Comments on: De Villiers best bet at 12

By: sharkfin

sharkfin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:07:32 +0000

Its unbelievable how much such an experienced team rely on John Smit,like they need daddy to hold their hand,its pathetic.On the other hand,hey,whatever it takes,if daddy holds everyones hands and it works,then why change it? Im just mal for Bissie cos hes the worlds best hooker and awesome at stealing ball too.Hes also lekker lus for anyone which is what we want.Pity they cant just have smit giving a pep talk on the big screen at crucial times in the game.Id feel for the tired Irish when Bissie and Deysel come on.Go Bokke

By: Crouching Tiger Hidden Bokke

Crouching Tiger Hidden Bokke — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:21:50 +0000

@Sharksgirl: Yeh he doesn't exactly get much opportunity.

By: Crouching Tiger Hidden Bokke

Crouching Tiger Hidden Bokke — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:21:05 +0000

Yeh its pretty sick delighting in Jacobs’ injury. He may be off form at the moment but he’s not stopped trying and at least he has shown his unwavering commitment to the Boks by not losing faith despite many years in the wilderness. Jacobs should be playing at 13 and perhaps should be used as an impact player to get him back in form. I have never ever considered Adi as a quota and I welcomed his inclusion next year. I hope he recovers quickly and can get back into form in the S14.

I feel for Olivier but JdV does seem to bring more to the table and I’ve not seen him pull off such stunning interceptions the way JdV can. Just hope him and Fourie are up for it on Saturday because BOD will be injecting himself with extra steroids for the game.

By: Bok fan

Bok fan — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:07:16 +0000

@Ratel Brussow (MSIUR): Never mind how Smit has played at 3, Bissie has not taken his opportunity at 2. Both brothers have had a really bad year in my opinion. I would take Smit at 2 over Bissie anyday especially come world cup time. If thids tour has proven one thing its that Smit must trim down in the off season and move back to 2

By: Sharksgirl

Sharksgirl — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:26:29 +0000

@David: shame poor Kanko Have to feel for him.

By: Sharksgirl

Sharksgirl — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:24:54 +0000

@Sharksgirl: to = too

By: Sharksgirl

Sharksgirl — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:24:30 +0000

@gunther: nor go to close to the pier in Durban with Bissie behind

By: Sharksgirl

Sharksgirl — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:22:19 +0000

@grant10: Yes apparently its an agreement that the unions have come to with SARU.

I never used to rate Craig, but this year he has proved me spectacularly wrong, and I am a newly aquired fan of his! Once he gets his throw ins a bit more accurate, we have another brilliant hooker, as fast as a wing

By: David

David — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:19:16 +0000

What I find interesting is the choice of both Deysel and Pottie on the bench. Looks as if they might move Danie to 4 at some point, and Pottie to 8. Can’t see any other reason for it. At leasy Kankos not in the mix.

By: grant10

grant10 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:10:21 +0000

@gunther: Classic!! LOL

By: grant10

grant10 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:09:35 +0000

@Ratel Brussow (MSIUR): Even Jannie Dup a better 3 than Smit….but lets leave that chat….

I said to a mate this smit at 3 deal will not see out the season…let me just enjoy my tiny moment in the sun?

By: gunther

gunther — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:07:30 +0000

@grant10:

I don’t think it will be too bad at the sharks yes bismarck has an attitude but he will get playing time and if something should happen to barney he will be right there…

mind you if i were john smit i would decline anthing to eat or drink from bissie and I would say thank you but no if he offered to spot me on the free weights…

By: grant10

grant10 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:07:29 +0000

@Ratel Brussow (MSIUR): CJ back in May boet....but i bow to your superior knowledge on the subject.

By: grant10

grant10 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:06:17 +0000

@Sharksgirl: yes…that is interesting….is that a directive by SARU?

If so Burden will be okay…i rate him highly by the way!

By: nama1

nama1 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:05:34 +0000

@siener: #263 Did you see that SA RUGBY's site credit Bekker with only two(2) caps. I maybe imagining it but I swear he has played more test matches than that. I wonder if Keo's boys will rectify it before they copy and paste.

By: Ratel Brussow (MSIUR)

Ratel Brussow (MSIUR) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:01:36 +0000

@grant10: Cause there is no better TH playing in SA currently. There is a void. And on best form JS vs Bissie? If BJ returns for WC the choice will be between him or Bissie to start. I would choose to start with BJ on bench as insurance.

By: Ratel Brussow (MSIUR)

Ratel Brussow (MSIUR) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:57:44 +0000

@grant10: Bru, hold on to your horses. Its just an end of year tour game. Last year Bissie played 2 with JS at TH until the game against England where Smit shifted back to 2. Bissie not 100%, doesn't make sense to start him and BJ doing well in squad. 3N won't include CJ or BJ unless they are playing in the country.

By: Sharksgirl

Sharksgirl — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:57:12 +0000

@grant10: I really do not think so. With this new "understanding" with the Unions, the Boks in 2010 can only play 500 mins of rugby and may not play any CC unless it is for testing fitness after injury. THose 500 mins = to either 6 full matches or 8 60 mins, so the hookers will have to rotate, Craig will get his game time and then in CC he will again be first choice. After 2011 I am almost 100% sure John will no longer be part of the equation.

By: nama1

nama1 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:57:06 +0000

@nama1: #272 Missie=Bissie

By: grant10

grant10 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:54:50 +0000

@Ratel Brussow (MSIUR): why?