On Saturday JP Duminy and Dale Steyn opened the gate to the Aussie kraal, and yesterday Steyn chased the sheep out with 5/67 – limiting Captain Pout’s side to 247 runs.
And now the Proteas are on the brink of a historic series victory over the number one side in the game . . .
South Africa need another 153 runs, with ten wickets in hand and 90 overs in which to do it in after the bowlers – lead by Dale Steyn – came to the party yesterday and removed the last signs of resolve from the home side.
Steyn took 10/154 in the match, showing ample proof of his standing as the game’s best bowler in 2008.
The closest South Africa has come to a series victory over Oz in Oz was when Jack Cheetham’s young side surprisingly drew the five match series 2-2 in 1953.
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December 29th, 2008 at 11:04 am
I really enjoyed putting these
few lines together
December 29th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Reply to Boertjie @ 11:04 am:
He he he – have to admit the agony and angst I went trhough these last 4 days – are becoming a bit much for my ‘health’.
But what joy – what elation
December 29th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Allow me to bring one comment over from the previous thread:
“The Brand commented on 29 December 2008 at 9:35 am: Reply to this comment
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 8:36 am:
I had a look at who appears on the list – only 2 Saffas
the other being Fanie de Villiers
Hadlee was a seriously good player – sometimes it is sad to be soooo young – we have such a limited view of performance
and therefore – Standards for Comparison.
(Boertjie would love that comment
)”
December 29th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
the bowlers have been very good, but the real difference is the SA batsman this time out who are actually putting up decent scores that can be defended and not folding under pressure. frighteningly, they are no longer reliant on kallis to the extent they once were.
December 29th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Sir Richard Hadlee was one of the
all-time great all-rounders and
arguably the best player ever
produced by NZL.
Debut 1971/72, test cricket for 18 yrs.
86 Tests 431 wkts @ 22.29
3124 runs @ 27.16 2×100
Member of the 85/86 side that beat
Oz in Oz 2-1. Took 33 wkts in the
series @ 12.15 incl 9/52 and 6/71.
36 x 5 in inns, 9 x 10 in test.
Quick bowler.
Also a good commentator.
December 29th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Reply to cab @ 12:47 pm:
Let’s hope they can put it
together tomorrow. Stranger
things have happened – like
when Fanie destroyed Oz for
111, chasing 117 for victory.
Or was it 112?
December 29th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Its great getting back to the office just in time to watch a great victory,I hope.
I have always rated Duminy as a batter that will make his mark.
I have been proved hopelessly wrong by Prince and Amla, never rated them and to honest still don’t see how they get runs but its in the book and well done to them.
Dale Steyn has been a revelation this year. He is also from Phalaborwa, his Mom stays across the road from my sister.
I more humble and 100% nice guy you will battle to find. He is a real pussycat and how he gets that killer instinct to function only he will know.
Lekker nuwe jaar almal and may it be a good one.
December 29th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Reply to jj @ 1:57 pm:
Gaan jy vannag in die kantoor
sit en kyk hoe ons hulle frommel?
Welkom terug.
Goed om te hoor Steyn is
so ‘n aangename mens.
December 29th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Reply to Boertjie @ 1:46 pm:
ja, bliksem Boer, dont mention that one. Sydney, vinnige vanie did a dale steyn in that one.
what of the two RWC games where we cruising and donald get runs out and Gibbs drops catch – cant believe how anyone case lose a cricket WC like that, two games in a row.
December 29th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Reply to Boertjie @ 1:44 pm:
And I have a signed mini bat from the man
December 29th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 6:11 pm:
You keep on surprising me
Setting the alarm clock again?
Hehehehe.
December 29th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Okay first off thanks Oom Boer.
I am back now after a veryyyyyy looooooonnnngggggg XMas celebration.
Thanks for keeping the threads alive!
Will be in full force from now on, and I am actually setting my alarm too for (hopefully) an historic win in Oz land tomorrows…
December 29th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Reply to Boertjie @ 6:58 pm:
yes and I have to work in the morning! Going to be a loooong day
I just hope with a good start! 
Never trust these Aussies! I would like Smith and Neil to finish it off!
December 29th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
:em48:
RKS
LL :rant:
P :rant: :rant:
SH
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December 29th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Reply to Duiwel @ 8:26 pm:
Butch James is joining the Sharks for 2009…
December 29th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Reply to Morné @ 8:38 pm:
jy
December 29th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Naand Duiwel
December 29th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Morne roer die kak nou aan soos ‘n meester
Is jy nie miskien wpw nie?
December 29th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
BTW
As a result of his brilliant form at the Cheetahs this year, Rassie has managed to secure Kleintjips Rossouw as first choice WP / Stormers flyhalf for 2009
December 29th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Reply to DavidS @ 9:15 pm:
Jou attempt suck dude.
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 9:12 pm:
I could not think of anything else to say!
How are you okes?
Had a great festive season?
I have been pissed for 6 days running now!
December 29th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Reply to DavidS @ 9:15 pm:
i was under the impression that he retired from rugby due to that bad injury e got. Or are also just
December 29th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Reply to Morné @ 9:18 pm:
doing well, been sleeping a lot
last night is a nice -14°C 
We start training in 2 weeks
BTW you reminded me that I have a bottle of whiskey somewhere
ek gooi gou ‘n dop 
December 29th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
DROSTER DAWIE -
is jy nog hier?
December 29th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 9:20 pm:
Hahahaha, good on you man!
And BTW, I know, it is my bad and I feel kak because of it too (believe me I really do), but I am sending you something ‘special’ in addition to the shit I am supposed to send you.
No lies though (honestly), it is not my fault, I am waiting on other dudes to get the shit back to me.
But you will (even if I have to deliver it personally – I wish) get your shit (and a little something extra signed by the King Corne).
December 29th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
hey Boertjie, what the Aussies going to do for the next test?? Win or lose this one they will need to replace Symonds and Lee and probably Hayden
December 29th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Reply to DavidS @ 9:15 pm:
Kaaaak storie – Kleintjips has
officially retired. Says he’s
had too many knocks to the head.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Reply to Morné @ 9:24 pm:
Shit…
Gave it away…
BTW, ran into Rob Fleck today (by chance) in Simonstad (of all places) today…
Got a kiddie and a HOT wife!
December 29th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Reply to Morné @ 9:24 pm:
I am a patient person, I could outlast Wessels in a blocking contest!
Sounds great and looking forward to it
December 29th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 9:24 pm:
Dunno, seems they have little
talent in the wings.
Talks about Hayden going, even
Ponting as captain, even the
selectors. Jury is out.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Reply to Morné @ 9:26 pm:
I watched the Classic Boks play in that tournament in Bermuda and loved seeing guys like Fleck, Kayser, Paulse, Skinstad etc. having fun
Still have the moves!
PS: Kayser is still one of my ALL TIME fav players!
December 29th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Reply to Morné @ 9:26 pm:
I am signing off (for now) though, I will be back at 2 tomorrow (CAT) to give live commentary on the game though, so see (whoever) is left standing then.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Reply to Boertjie @ 9:28 pm:
let them squirm! The bigger they get the HARDER they fall and all the more enjoyable for me
December 29th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Reply to Morné @ 9:29 pm:
I plan to be there but the last 2 nights things did not quite work out like that
December 29th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Reply to Morné @ 9:29 pm:
Running very thin on GB’s, end
of month. But plan to pop in at
some stage when I rise for a piss
or so.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Oom Boer, dankie dat jy na die site gekyk het in the laaste week!
Waardeer dit moer baie!
December 29th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 9:26 pm:
Blok hom dood Kepler!
Okay guys, till 2, cheers for now.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 9:18 pm:
Of course I’m stirring…
Just check how the WP’s leapt up and denied it!
Ek is hier Boer
BTW
That was a STERLING effort in the wee hours of the morning
I was dealing with kids who pissed on a sleeper couch and a bedonderde wife who told our 6 week old to “f–kof jou klein bliksem” at 02:00 this morning
I haven’t been pissed probably for over two years…
December 29th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
I haven’t been pissed probably for over two years…
Not entirely true
I was pissed at S14 2007 final…
Last time for me…
December 30th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Naand Oom Dawie,
P :rant: :rant:
Naand lmal,
Toppie waars jy,
G
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S
T
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:em48:
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December 30th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Hi Duiwel
Iemand hier?
December 30th, 2008 at 1:41 am
Hzit Minora,
bed natgepis?
December 30th, 2008 at 1:41 am
150 needed to create history!!!
December 30th, 2008 at 1:44 am
Nee Duiwel – ou trouvideo uit die kas gekrap om vir laaties te wys, nou kan ek nie ‘n fok slaap nie, “nostalgia attack”
December 30th, 2008 at 1:46 am
howzit? I am an idiot for getting up at this time to watch a game, especially because I am going to work in a few hours!
But history is made only a few times while work is every bloody day
December 30th, 2008 at 1:49 am
Just heard that Shane Watson is also out for 6 weeks due to a stress fracture in his lower back. The Aussie bad luck continues!!!
December 30th, 2008 at 1:52 am
Hi JT.Luckily I am still on leave so can catch-up on some sleep later today.
4 runs – Smith!!!
46/0
December 30th, 2008 at 1:52 am
OMG Macca on double figures!!
December 30th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Brett Lee is battling with his injury. Mac – appeal for lbw, not given.
48/0
December 30th, 2008 at 1:56 am
These Aussies are going to be a real bore today with appealing at every little thing
I only have Aussie commentators and LOVE IT!!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:02 am
I am also listening to the Aus commentary. They are already discussing which players should be dropped – demanding wholesale changes. Symonds, Siddle, Hayden, Lee and Hauritz is in the crosshairs.
I laaaaik it!!!!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:04 am
I can’t believe it! Rain is coming and this might steal victory from us!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:05 am
Bowling change – Johnson to Macca.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:06 am
come on SA get on with it! 20/20 style! Win the bloody thing so I can go back to bed!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:08 am
ag no please no rain.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:09 am
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 2:04 am:
Screw that – be positive. NO RAIN!!!!!
:nono: :nono: :nono: :nono:
December 30th, 2008 at 2:09 am
Reply to cab @ 2:08 am:
I hope it is only the Aussie commentators blowing it out their $§”$
December 30th, 2008 at 2:11 am
hello u 2, do u know if there is an online radio site?i tried radio sonder grense, but got blesnok bridges rather than richie at the wacka…
December 30th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Stadium looks pretty empty and lacking in aussies
December 30th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Lots of SAFFA’s in the small crowd. Wish I could be there to rub the Aussies noses in it!!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:12 am
Reply to cab @ 2:11 am:
watch it on justin.tv!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:13 am
try http://www.justin.tv/cricguy for example
December 30th, 2008 at 2:15 am
Macca can’t hit a beachball with his bat at the moment!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:15 am
Hi Cab
Try radio2000.co.za
December 30th, 2008 at 2:16 am
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 2:12 am: Reply to Minora @ 2:15 am:
thanks will try both.
yoh nervewracking.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:17 am
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 2:15 am:
I cannot recall a single shot that came out of the middle of Macca’s bat this morning – he is totally out of form.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:19 am
Smith is on it!! 4 AGAIN off a Lee no-ball.
69/0
December 30th, 2008 at 2:19 am
Reply to Minora @ 2:17 am:
you mean this tests series!?
IMO drop him until he gets his form back and bring in Prince and move Amla to opener with Smith.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:22 am
Macca should have been out and the next ball he edges for four! LOVE IT! Squirm you ba…ds
December 30th, 2008 at 2:23 am
Smith on 50!! Great series for Smith!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:24 am
Morning, morning!
I join you as Smith reaches his 50.
Got my sons Flings, 2 litres of water (that will change soon) and cricket is on.
79/0, our boys going strong.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:26 am
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 2:19 am:
December 30th, 2008 at 2:27 am
wahooo…smith gets 50, dont wanna jinx them.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:27 am
Reply to Morné @ 2:24 am:
goeie more!
I am chaoing billtong (my last reserves)
December 30th, 2008 at 2:28 am
At least it is warming up here, only -5°C at the moment
December 30th, 2008 at 2:31 am
lol, the flings and biltong are out.
i dont care if macka does not hit one out of the middle – stay there boeta.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:35 am
Drinks – SA 81/0
Almost less than 100 to get now!
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 2:28 am:
Jy bly maar in a kak plek hoor!
Reply to cab @ 2:31 am:
Same here, dont give a toss what he does not do, as long as he does something and that is not to get out!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Less than 100 to get now!
LOL, got to love this shit.
They are showing the classic catches competition on the TV now, and choices A, B and C are 3 of AB de Villiers’ catches he took in the Perth test!
We are just killing the Aussies everywhere this test series!
87/0
December 30th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Reply to Morné @ 2:35 am:
less than a 100 needed now
It is quite fun living in a country that actually have SEASONS! Never had that before!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:40 am
Reply to Morné @ 2:38 am:
its actually quite unbelievabe, dont wanna talk to soon, but 87/0, fantastic opening partnership on 5th day.
were ABs catches pretty special? damn agile that one.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:41 am
And a very good morning
to everyone. Bet we sound
like a meeting of sufferers
from insomnia.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:43 am
McKenzie SIX!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:43 am
Reply to Boertjie @ 2:41 am:
hehehe just thought the same thing!
PS: Finaly a GOOD shot by McKenzie! This could just be what he needs!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:44 am
And Mackie know gets into the swing of things and smashes the spinner for a 6!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:45 am
Reply to Boertjie @ 2:43 am:
nou praat jy groot kak?
December 30th, 2008 at 2:46 am
my bliksem, its true, wonder if they worried about weather.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:46 am
Oh and its Smith 58 and Mackie 30 BTW
99/0
December 30th, 2008 at 2:47 am
Reply to cab @ 2:46 am:
nah it is the way SA are playing these days! They go for it if it is on! The confidence is there!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:49 am
CAB
Reading Good-bye Dolly Gray
by Rayne Kruger.
Reckon it’s better that Pakenham’s
book.
Can be hard to find, got mine
via internet (1959 issue).
December 30th, 2008 at 2:49 am
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 2:47 am:
unbelievable, what happen to the days of platneus wessells grinding out another block?
December 30th, 2008 at 2:50 am
Mackie survives an LBW, repay shows inside edge.
100 up for SA.
101/0
December 30th, 2008 at 2:50 am
Reply to Boertjie @ 2:49 am:
let me have a look online for that one quickly.
yessus better go to bed, but dont want to miss anything.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:50 am
“Good number of Saffas in crowd
and they are in a great spirit.”
December 30th, 2008 at 2:51 am
Must get some :coffee:
BRB
December 30th, 2008 at 2:54 am
Reply to cab @ 2:50 am:
you watching on justin.tv??
December 30th, 2008 at 2:57 am
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 2:54 am:
no watching commentary on cricinfo.
am a bit dom when it comes to signing up to these streaming things.
December 30th, 2008 at 2:58 am
great praise by the commentators for Smith as captain and what he has/had to deal with behind the scenes in SA cricket – one word used: remarkable
December 30th, 2008 at 2:59 am
Reply to cab @ 2:57 am:
did my link not work?? no need to sign up for anything!
December 30th, 2008 at 3:00 am
biggest appeals coming from the commentary box!! What arseholes!! :rant:
December 30th, 2008 at 3:00 am
On Radio 2000 myself – quicker
than cricinfo.
Talk that Smith will be returning,
missing third test to have them see
to his elbow.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:02 am
Reply to Boertjie @ 3:00 am:
so Prince as captain then?
December 30th, 2008 at 3:03 am
Minora gone for a shave?
Or did the bastard desert us?
December 30th, 2008 at 3:03 am
Aussies getting desperate now.
Mackie survives an appeal (clearly arm) no glove involved.
110/0
December 30th, 2008 at 3:04 am
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 3:00 am:
Macca went for a pull and missed it and the ball clipped his arm on the way to the keeper. Ponting looked like he kaked in his pants when he did not get the decision from the umpire!
Squirm you foookers
December 30th, 2008 at 3:05 am
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 3:02 am:
yip, I think that follows. Steyn
apparently terribly nice guy.
Yesterday bragged he is now also
a batsman, becuase he got his first
batting injury.
Gave Smith placings credit for half
his wickets.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:08 am
Aussies taking there time, it is so bloody obvious they are doing it to so the rain can come and save their arses!
December 30th, 2008 at 3:08 am
Uh oh – light drizzle
December 30th, 2008 at 3:09 am
Reply to Boertjie @ 3:03 am:
I am here and as sharp as ever!!!
December 30th, 2008 at 3:10 am
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 3:04 am:
lol, munter must squirm u are right.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:12 am
Reply to Boertjie @ 3:03 am:
Die laaste ou wat my ‘n bastard genoem het hang nounog agter my kakhuisdeur!!
December 30th, 2008 at 3:14 am
Smith’s year: Averaging 75+ and scored 1600+ plus!
And now he is out!
December 30th, 2008 at 3:14 am
Smith gone.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:15 am
Smith lbw OUT!
121/1
fRaction unlucky.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:15 am
Reply to Minora @ 3:12 am:
what do you use him for??
NO please do not answer that 
December 30th, 2008 at 3:16 am
LBW, could have gone either way, but not the worst call I ever saw.
121/1
December 30th, 2008 at 3:16 am
oh poep, daar gaan biff, iets het uit die hol geskyt.
ag nee…
December 30th, 2008 at 3:17 am
Smith somewhat unlucky, but good knock anyway.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:17 am
Reply to Minora @ 3:12 am:
Moet baie droog en eensaam wees.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:19 am
That lbw was outside the line but Warne is adamant that it was inside even though it was clear on the TV replay
December 30th, 2008 at 3:20 am
now mackenzie must step up and see it thru.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:21 am
rain is still threatening!! I have a bad feeling about that, we will probably need 10 to win and it will start raining and not stop
December 30th, 2008 at 3:23 am
Amla FOUR!
130/1
December 30th, 2008 at 3:24 am
geez these guys play positively, 4 from amla, amazing.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:27 am
An Aussie was taking his driving test and the instructor says ‘Can you make a U-Turn’.
The Aussie replies, ‘make her turn, I could make her eyes water’
December 30th, 2008 at 3:28 am
Sun is back out
December 30th, 2008 at 3:29 am
1 more over of lunch?
alright better be off, got work tomoro.
good luck you muckers.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:30 am
FFS Amla, stop flicking
and start hitting!
December 30th, 2008 at 3:30 am
I am off to! Need to work too
51 still needed at Lunch
December 30th, 2008 at 3:31 am
Lunch, 132/1
December 30th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Why lunch?
Who’s hungry?
Just serve him a pie
and a beer!
Works for me.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:34 am
OK, s’pose I’ll pick
it up later and share
in the shouting.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:49 am
Giddy-up… just closed off a few trades early to head over to the Gee and see Macca hit the winning runs… (absolute shocking weather, rain around the corner, swirling winds)…
December 30th, 2008 at 4:00 am
Reply to bryce_in_oz @ 3:49 am:
Each train-stop and the weather looks better… phew… but this is Melbourne (Four seasons in one day)…
December 30th, 2008 at 4:02 am
Reply to bryce_in_oz @ 3:49 am:
Well tell them to make this @#$^&#* lunch short then!
Cant have this rain out
December 30th, 2008 at 4:23 am
Only 37 away now…
December 30th, 2008 at 4:29 am
150 up
Mackie hits a 4, 151/1
Mackie on 48
December 30th, 2008 at 4:32 am
Brett Lee has had enough, he is heading off the park…
December 30th, 2008 at 4:33 am
C’mon Mackie… nerve wracking stuff!
December 30th, 2008 at 4:33 am
Phew… very hard earned 50 there!
December 30th, 2008 at 4:34 am
That drop catch by Hayden… another omen…
December 30th, 2008 at 4:35 am
Mac get his 50, looked like a drop catch in the slips, Hayden fluffs it, difficult but still a chance in my books.
It has probably been the most difficult 50 I have seen anyone score!
Says something about the bowling attack when a player is so out of form and still socres 50…
Mackie was bowled off a no-ball as well yesterday…
Maybe just the luck he needs
AND WE ARE ONLY 26 AWAY!
December 30th, 2008 at 4:37 am
Hows the weather Bryce?
December 30th, 2008 at 4:40 am
Reply to Morné @ 4:35 am:
50 is a 50… and Siddle and Johnsons bowling has been pretty darn good… on a mangled pitch…
Bout time we had all the luck in a series…
December 30th, 2008 at 4:41 am
Suns out… wind is swirling… and the ‘OLE OLEs’ have started in earnest… (would prefer a Josholoza)… plenty of young South Africans down here in the general admission stands…
December 30th, 2008 at 4:51 am
Reply to bryce_in_oz @ 4:41 am:
Yup, see it on tv here too.
Shozoloza has started as well as they show the SA fans.
December 30th, 2008 at 4:55 am
Reply to Morné @ 4:51 am:
I’m not far behind those young kids from PE and to the left of the big bunch with RSA flags… pretty good atmosphere now… but of course…
Mackie to hit the winning runs please!
December 30th, 2008 at 4:55 am
170/1
Only 13 away from history!
I am going to have a smoke, and crack open a beer now.
December 30th, 2008 at 4:57 am
Reply to bryce_in_oz @ 4:55 am:
Run onto the park when Mackie hits those runs Bryce!!!
December 30th, 2008 at 5:02 am
5 away!
December 30th, 2008 at 5:02 am
3 now
December 30th, 2008 at 5:04 am
Aussie commentators full of praise for SA
December 30th, 2008 at 5:04 am
2 to win
December 30th, 2008 at 5:04 am
Yobbo Bay 13 now totally filled with singing Protea fans… AWESOME!
December 30th, 2008 at 5:05 am
And there we have it!
December 30th, 2008 at 5:06 am
Sorry bryce, Amla hit those runs but who gives a shit!
December 30th, 2008 at 5:06 am
WOOOO HOOOOOO… pandemonium… that’s me over and out… party time!
December 30th, 2008 at 5:08 am
Smith runs to the pitch, grabs a stump and thanks the fans.
Good scenes playing out now.
December 30th, 2008 at 5:09 am
Most of the SA team runs across to the SA fans (probably where bryce is sitting) and hig 5′s all round with the fans.
December 30th, 2008 at 5:11 am
The SA commentators also on the park now, saw one of them give Smith a hug.
December 30th, 2008 at 5:13 am
Must be a real kak feeling being an Aussie now losing a test for the first time at home to SA…
We have sent better teams to Aus and could not do it.
Well done Smith and the boys!
December 30th, 2008 at 5:14 am
Brett Lee on tv now, reckons he is going to be out for 6 to 8 weeks.
So he is gone for the 3rd test.
December 30th, 2008 at 5:28 am
Reply to Morné @ 5:13 am:
Got to shake Ntini’s hand… he almost pulled us over the boundary fence… lol… he got a moerse smooch on the mouth from a big mamma too… lol!
Not a good year for Aussie sports-fans… lost the 3N to NZ, lost the league world cup to NZ, lost the Indian test series and now the first RSA home series win…
Here’s hoping for a whitewash and not an Ellis Park like backlash…
RSA fans won’t be leaving the Gee for quite some time… I’m certainly not going back to work!
December 30th, 2008 at 7:16 am
Well done Proteas!!!!! Lekker one Bryce!!!
December 30th, 2008 at 10:03 am
A W E S O M E !!!
Well done boys !!!
December 30th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Great stuff Bryce – thanks for the “inside-lane”
December 30th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Was listening on 2000
when they got the
winning runs.
December 30th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
What a November & December! Snotting the poms in Twickenham and Unbeaten on the NH tour! back to back wins in the 7s world series beating Fiji and NZ and the poms to do it! Series win in Australia…
Can’t get better than this for us fans and can’t get any worse for our livers
December 30th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 12:41 pm:
Not over yet… we need to play the exact same team (doubt Prince will be fit after seeing him interviewed) and white-wash them to take the world number one spot…
No Lee, no Symonds, no Watson and 3 brand new caps and Hayden still more interested in fishing and cook-books…
Giddy-up!
December 30th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Must note that Morkel was limping quite badly when he came up to say hello to some fans…
December 30th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Its fun reading all the comments after our victory. Being a ardent cricket fan for the last 60 plus years forgive me for harping on this victory, its been a while coming and in the interim we have had to take a lot of Aussie banter such as chocking, dropping the world cup etc.
Like rugby, let’s rate the players as we enjoy doing after a rugby test.
1. Smith. He has scored runs in every inning on tour. His captaincy has been such that even the hard Aussie commentators are impressed. In the second innings of the second test his aggression at the crease and dominance put the Aussies on the back foot from the word go. He has matured as a player and become a player that will make most world teams. Rating 9/10
2. Mackenzie. Always remember he is a make shift opener. He has battled for runs but stuck to it and though never pretty, he guts it out and got a 50. He dropped a sitter in the slips that cost us but has been great at gulley taking amazing catches. Rating 6/10
3. Amla. Never ceases to amaze me. His wristy timing of the shots is a joy to watch. On his first tour of Oz he has made number 3 his own and contributed with some breathtaking catches at short leg. Nothing spectacular but a solid performance all round. Rating 7/10
4. Kallis. Lean period with the bat for him but chipped in with some reasonable scores that kept the middle order ticking. He was great to fall back on with his bowling and impressed with wrapping up the tail on most occasions, passes 250 test wickets, and took some blinders at second slip. A genuine all-rounder. His calming influence must be worth a lot to the team. Rating 8/10
5. AB. Disappointed in the second test but his ton under great pressure in the first assures a great future. Took some incredible catches and is a brilliant all round fielder. Rating 7/10
6. JP. What a performance by the young man. Two tests against Oz in Oz and he came up trumps. He has all the shots but his mental toughness and ability to concentrate has been proved at this level. He has a great future and is a must for the 3rd test. His fielding and speed to the ball is breathtaking. He did what he had to do, that is score runs. Rating 9/10
7. Bouch. Not the time of his life. Expected more runs from him but his continuous chatting and advice to bowlers comes with years of experience. Rating 6/10
8. Harris. Surprised me, and I think the Aussies as well. Could have been our weak link had they got to him. Nice variation and tight over after over. His runs in the second inning were priceless. Rating 7/10
9. Morkel. Only in the second innings did he hit his straps as a bowler. This kid has it all and is going to become an awesome bowler; the fact that he can bat a bit is great for any team. Rating 5/10
10. Steyn. Enough said. Batting for 4 hours and taking 10 sticks says it all. Rating 10/10
11. Ntini. The work horse. Never tires and always gives his best. He chipped in with some wickets and has formed a great partnership with Steyn. Rating 7/10
Thanks, I enjoyed that. Would love to hear your thoughts.
December 30th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Reply to bryce_in_oz @ 1:24 pm:
According to the commentators we are now #1… White wash them in Aus and again in SA
December 30th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Reply to JT – http://www.rugby-innsbruck.at @ 1:58 pm:
Still #2… we need to win the Sydney test to officially be top of the world… let’s just hope our boys don’t do an Ellis Park with their minds on Noosa Beach already…
December 30th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
skoon pokken briljant is all i can say.
fantastic, go have some beers and check out some white pointers.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Reply to cab @ 3:40 pm:
Huh… lol?
December 30th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Hi BRYCE
Must have been marvellous being there!
Did Morne contact you re article RW?
December 30th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Howzit manne
I was just woken by a friend to tell me about this this morning.
Smses flowing
Brilliant stuff
December 30th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Reply to DavidS @ 3:57 pm:
I was just woken by a friend to tell me about this this morning
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December 30th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Reply to Boertjie @ 3:57 pm:
No he didn’t… I was only there for the last hr or of play (after being at ever other day)… managed to hang with the Protea supporters taking over the notorious Bay 13… and got to shake Ntini’s hand… and get my mug on tele for a split second…
No doubt they will/have shown the footage over there of Ntini getting a moerse smooch from a big Tannie from the Cape… I was the guy shaking his hand directly before that…
Went to a bar on the Yarra River a walk up form the Gee where some of the fans were hooking up… was a bit of a laugh… didn’t know there were so many Japies of all colours here in Melbourne… and plenty youngsters too…
Off on hols from tomorrow (by that I mean zero tolerance from the ‘old dear’ to me being on the computer for the entire period)… so I’ll bid y’all a Happy New Year… finally a live test series in Aus to be proud of…
December 30th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Reply to bryce_in_oz @ 3:52 pm:
i say they can now kickback in bondi, sydney and give poor Gibbsy something, must be thirsty.
good new year too u and yours brycie.
right, nou wat?
Boer, Dawie – yessus eveything can only be an anti-climax from here on in. rugby world champs, rugby 7′s champs, beaten oz in oz…its all been done.
December 31st, 2008 at 12:42 am
The Aussies are not happy AT ALL. They are even worse than Saffas when they lose. Calling for allround changes. I do not think Hayden or Lee would set foot in Brisbane soon. They will be pummled.
Any case, just popped in to wish everyone a prosperous 2009. May the good fortunes haunt you everyday.
Gotto get back to work. Later.
December 31st, 2008 at 1:26 am
Reply to cab @ 5:59 pm:
May we FINALLY win the 3N too in 2009… and of course RSA crime levels half and COPE emerge as a real force with real MO…
Signing off… cheers all…
December 31st, 2008 at 1:27 am
Reply to bryce_in_oz @ 1:26 am:
Fok me… screw the 3N… almost forgot the Lions tour… a MUST!
December 31st, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Happy new year to everyone! Have a good one!
more like get booze and slow down on the finess 
Get fit and slow down on the booze 2009! :nono: or probably
January 1st, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Happy New year everyone
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January 1st, 2009 at 8:39 pm
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January 1st, 2009 at 10:36 pm
BABELAS
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Happy everything to all.