Archive for February 7th, 2008

What is culture?

February 7, 2008
Posted by Deon

Last week was bit of a bummer as Helkom switch off some ADSL’s, But here we go again.
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Posted in Brannasnacht | 321 Comments »

Why women love (and I hate) rugby players

February 7, 2008
Posted by Rasputin

Seeing as it’s late on a Thursday afternoon, a little lighthearted opinion by a 3 times Olympic table tennis participant on why us rugger buggers hog the limelight in the Desperate Dan chin and testosterone stakes. We wish.
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Posted in General Discussions | 32 Comments »

This IS going to be great

February 7, 2008
Posted by Rasputin

Not sure if your wives will hand over the remote on a Monday night but I have the distinct feeling the Varsity Cup is going to an absorbing spectacle, only wish we could watch it. Varsity Cup – Rugby that Rocks!
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Posted in Other Tournaments | 5 Comments »

De Villiers’s prediction absurd

February 7, 2008
Posted by Rasputin

It was quite a surprise to hear national coach Peter de Villiers say that he expects at least three South African sides to make the semi-finals of the 2008 Super 14. He either is a big optimist by nature or is just not well informed about the rigors of the competition.
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Posted in General Discussions | 28 Comments »

Rossouw gives Bulls some pointers

February 7, 2008
Posted by Deon

With Stormers captain Jean de Villiers not training because of a hamstring strain and Corne Uys ruled out of the Super 14 after he suffered a knee ligament injury against Boland in a warm-up match one would think that the Bulls are already placing bets on how big the margin of victory will be...
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Posted in Super 14 | 1 Comment »

‘Foreign’ Boks to be frozen out

February 7, 2008
Posted by Deon

Springbok rugby coach Peter de Villiers has made it clear that overseas-based players who harbour international ambitions will stand little chance of playing for South Africa under his reign.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Springbok Team Analysis | 51 Comments »

Sharks maul Lions in Durban

February 7, 2008
Posted by Deon

A reasonable crowd of about 7 000 spectators turned out to watch the Lions and the Sharks do battle on a warm humid evening in Durban on Wednesday night in preparation for their respective opening matches in the Super 14 series next week.
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Posted in Super 14 | 11 Comments »

Fleck excited about 2008

February 7, 2008
Posted by Deon

Former Springbok centre and sport365 columnist Robbie Fleck is very excited ahead of the 2008 rugby season – for two reasons; the Varsity Cup and the Super 14.
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Posted in Super 14 | 8 Comments »

French edge out Baby Boks

February 7, 2008
Posted by Deon

The touring French under-20 team beat their South African Counterparts 15-10 in a closely contested match at the Velddrift Sports grounds near Saldana on Tuesday evening.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams | Comments Off