De Villiers stars in Munster show
20 Dec 2009
Jean de Villiers scored Munster’s third try in their impressive 37-14 away win against Perpignan.
De Villiers had been dropped for the past two matches, but came on as a reserve for Lifeimi Mafi with 18 minutes to go and starred in their bonus point win in France. With the score at 23-14 with 10 minutes to go, De Villiers beat four tacklers to produce one of his trademark breaks to secure the result.
Munster couldn’t score a try last week in the same fixture, but produced an outstanding bonus-point performance to knock the French side out the group.
In other results, Gloucester beat Glasgow 19-6 and Stade Francais defeated Ulster 29-16.
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20 Dec 2009, 18:59 pm
well done Stormer
20 Dec 2009, 19:00 pm
did BJ play for Ulster?
20 Dec 2009, 19:08 pm
reaching grant (the author not G10) he only played 18 minutes and Munster were on top but it was a good finish and does his chances of a starting place no harm.
@grant10: he did but it wasn’t televised, Ulster went down in Paris to Stade.
20 Dec 2009, 19:17 pm
@Big Hit: thanks BH
20 Dec 2009, 19:33 pm
Was a brilliant individual effort.
But as Mr Hit mentioned above, Munster were well on top.
Still good to see from Jean. Classy player.
20 Dec 2009, 19:52 pm
Saw it! AWESOME JEAN!
but no seriously, it’s time to come home
Grant, Smit has another book signing tomorrow… you should come
20 Dec 2009, 22:35 pm
Great stuff Jean bugger!
All class that guy. Come back bud the Stormers need you!
20 Dec 2009, 23:07 pm
interesting perspective on the nz stuff site about all blacks dominate the decade, and it includes the top test team of the decade. stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/3179823/All-Blacks-dominate-decade-sans-World-Cups
the team includes, fdp, matfield, juan smith and john smit. honourable mentions for percy, jaque fourie, jdv, bakkies, os and burger.
worried that we havent had a prop really dominate for a very long time!
21 Dec 2009, 00:01 am
Now this is the Munster De Villiers signed up for, the side that can thrash the French Champions away from home. They’re back baby.
21 Dec 2009, 01:17 am
Yes he played well while he was on
But wonders what they are thinking makeing him as a reserve???
55 boks caps ????
21 Dec 2009, 01:44 am
WP du preez played well to.
Scrummed well did what he was asked to do
21 Dec 2009, 01:50 am
@CoachPete:
Yes I meant to say bad form for not mentioning the best SA player on the pitch Wian Du Preez, he was impressive today. Hopefully Munster can hold on to him after his two months are up, which honestly wouldn’t surprise me. Players who go to Munster always seem to stay longer than they’re supposed to.
21 Dec 2009, 02:11 am
@grant10:
You are an idiot!
21 Dec 2009, 02:17 am
the munster coach is not in awe of jean de villiers and he is not afflicted with the same prejudices as the saffa s14 coaches.
21 Dec 2009, 02:54 am
@Pearl Rose:
Well then he should not have brought him over to Munster
21 Dec 2009, 03:15 am
@Pearl Rose:
Who’s he in awe of? Earl?
21 Dec 2009, 04:51 am
Every time I see Wian du Preez on screen for Munster, I keep having to ask myself who he is, forgetting that he’s in for Horan. Good player, carries well.
JDV’s try was immense – his power is truly astonishing. Mafi hasn’t justified his place in the last two matches and, as many of the commentators stated at the time, Jean needed that try to properly establish himself as a Munster player.
Tony McGahan was very complimentary of his reaction to being dropped – he seems like the consummate professional, which is something you might not always get with somebody who’s achieved everything such as himself. Here’s hoping he sticks around in Ireland until the end of the season (and this coming from a Leinster fan!)
21 Dec 2009, 07:28 am
It takes time for a new player to fit into a team especially when it is a completly different culture and playing style and enviroment. This can be seen in all sports. Freddie was absolutely rubbish for the Sharks at first but slowly got into it.
21 Dec 2009, 08:13 am
@SpringbokSarah: LOL….Only if i can have an honest few minutes chat with Smit…
@The Analyst: Thanks..
21 Dec 2009, 08:18 am
@Tomsta:
Mils Muliaina at fullback is a absolute joke!
21 Dec 2009, 08:30 am
@grant10: John Smit is probably itching to get your advice on front row play grant, get down to that next book signing, our country needs you to explain to john how “turbo reverse” is bad and playing any prop at 3 ahead of him, whilst not ensuring victory, at least prevents you from having nightmares
while you are there, just whisper “luke for captain 2011, whaddayathink smitty?” in johns ear and i am sure you will get all the honesty you require.
lmao!
21 Dec 2009, 08:36 am
Smit is no fool….doesent need my advice….only needs to read the latest SA Rugby Magazine to see what the rugby intelligentsia are saying.
Bur sharks go ahead and play sMIT AT 3….PLEASE DO, ESPECIALLY AGAINST STORMERS….
wOULD BE NICE TO GET A 3 RD WIN IN A ROW OVER THE SHARKS.
21 Dec 2009, 08:46 am
@grant10:
super 14 grant, thats where its at.
in the games wp won, was smit there or not?
remind me the stats this year when smitty was playing for the sharks vs wp in the s14 please?
again, give smitty advice at the book signing, go for it!
after all, you played at a high level, even if it was in the backline, and you obviously were close enough to the pack to master the intricacies of front row play.
you and sarah, go tell the turbo reverse sp-ecialist to leave luke alone and play 2 because, because, because!
he is a nice guy, i am sure he will heed your advice
21 Dec 2009, 08:47 am
the mere fact that you Rangerman still indicate the view that Smit at 3 is even remotely a good idea shows your complete lack of rugby acumen , hence my preference not to engage with you on rugby matters…..
i listen in awe with your wildlife and related tales…..but when it comes to rugby i would sincerely rather talk to my Retriever than you …..you are , together with Ratel Brussow or whatever his nick is, undoubtedly the most 1 eyed, brainwashed ,idiot i have ever encountered on this blog.
21 Dec 2009, 08:51 am
you the only guy i know that believes a auto turbo boost reversegear scrum is a good thing…..bloody hell man….
anyway, off to the Waterfront to do some shopping, Rangerman, have a good day. If i do bump into Smit i will be sure to tell him that i believe he must go back to hooker if he seriously harbours the desire to go to WC 2011 …..and certainly will mention hat the Luke jibes were, in my opinion, uncalled for.
21 Dec 2009, 08:57 am
@grant10: thats just fine grant.
me, i think you have some very good points but you tend to get your teeth into an idea and then harp on about it until the very sight of one of your posts makes a lot of people ill as we are subjected to the 112th repetition of the same thing from you.
you have called for smits retirement, for his removal from the 3 position, for luke to be captain for 2011 wc and you think i am brainwashed?
btw, dont get upset man, you were saying to sarah that you wanted an honest chat with John and i just encouraged you?
what gives?
21 Dec 2009, 08:59 am
@grant10: have a nice day grant, and i look forward to JS once again turbo reversing your ideas on his suitablility for the no 3 position, as he did in hamilton……
21 Dec 2009, 09:05 am
my final take on Smit for everyones clarity.
He must move to 2 if he wants to remain in contention for a Bok spot, he is not an international class 3.
I am happy that he start as Bok 2 , but Gary Botha and Bismarck will obviously push him hard here. Right now i would choose Smit if i was coach.
If PDV says Smit needs to compete for the 3 jersey, i would, if i was Smit, retire.
Luke Watson would, in my opinion, become a Bok skipper contender if anything had to happen to Matfield, if both Matfield and Smit were not to make the 2011 WC that is.
Watson would be in a similar difficult position as Smitis, in that he may not be the best in the 6 or 8 jersey. Spies and Brussow still the best currently in my opinion.
Spies should not be unfairly judged, that scrum in turbo reverse made life difficult for him…
outta here now.
21 Dec 2009, 09:09 am
Here is wishing everyone a very Happy Holidays.
May you share a safe, festive and blessed holidays with your family!!!
21 Dec 2009, 09:16 am
@PissAnt: Thanks PissAnt and have a great one yourself.
21 Dec 2009, 09:22 am
@grant10: nicely put grant, i dont agree with you on it and cannot actually believe that you are mentioning gary botha all of a sardine, just because he is coming back to the bulls?
gary was shown up when js got injured and he was 1st choice for about 7 minutes.
he is about as likely to play in 2011 as butch james is.
luke will not be on the wc train so how can he be captaincy material?
take off the province glasses my friend.
it has been pointed out to you, ad nauseum, that we did not “turbo reverse” the whole year but you have chosen to ignore anything that threatens your take on things.
we also had the most successful year ever and strangely, when your saviours bj and cj played, we lost (even when we achieved scrum dominance)??????????
go figure.
oh well, i wish you and yours happy holidays man!
plenty of time for our rugby theories to be put to the test next year eh?
PA, right back at you mate!
21 Dec 2009, 09:22 am
Agree with Grant, Smit’s best position is at 2, end of story.
21 Dec 2009, 09:25 am
@bok1906: and you are entitled to your opinion mate.
who would you have in place of JS at 3 considering the restrictions on overseas based players?
21 Dec 2009, 09:36 am
ok, i am out.
again, best wishes for the holidays people of the keosphere!
21 Dec 2009, 09:54 am
@whatever: world cup winning coach jake white is in awe of earl! he has said publicly that he rates earl very highly and can be our own steven larkham if given an extended run at 10. What do u say to that whatever? Should the world listen to you when it comes to recognising talent of someone like jake?
@rangerman: since we do not need a good tighthead, they should have jannie du plessis at 3, him and smit have a lot in common, they both play for the sharks and are super PAP at tighthead.
21 Dec 2009, 11:30 am
@grant10: I got few minutes with him yesterday to as him some questions, you can too
21 Dec 2009, 12:42 pm
@rangerman: whatever i say to you will mean nothing…..you deem me anti Smit so my opinion is kryptonite to your superman persona.
So instead of engaging with me do yourself a favour and buy the latest SA Rugby Magazine and read what numerous expperts have to say on the subject…..not just an aging flyhalf who knows sweet f all about the front row.
21 Dec 2009, 12:44 pm
@SpringbokSarah: i just got back from Waterfront now….his only there at 14 h30 to 16 h30….i wasnt too keen on a 2 hr wait….the blonde would of decimated my cr card!!
Anyway, i really would of liked to have had a chat to him…..but next time. What did you say to him?
21 Dec 2009, 13:11 pm
@grant10: hey grant don’t be such a miser, let the blonde burn that card!!
Otherwise i hope you’re having a good time whatever you’re up to…myself i’m amongst the rolling hills of the transkei absorbing nature & listening to her quiet whispers…
21 Dec 2009, 13:28 pm
@Transformation:
As long as you’re staying away from the Umya
You can smoke some Umfincafincane though, no problems there…
21 Dec 2009, 13:54 pm
@WP Till I Die: that goes without saying, i got a puff of some of the skunk from the pondoland @ an umgidi i went to on saturday… :p
On wednesday i will most definitely lighting up some of the potent piff in port st johns!!
21 Dec 2009, 14:12 pm
@Transformation:
I don’t even want to know what else went down at that umgidi…
21 Dec 2009, 14:14 pm
Is de villiers ***???
21 Dec 2009, 14:19 pm
@wallabie.: 43 – Walla, Huh?
Why you up so late again Walla? Are you on your summer holidays yet?
21 Dec 2009, 14:28 pm
@Puma:
I am doing a little research on a client that I am going to trial my products early next year…..long story.
so been doing this now I am winding down and have a chat with some people who are in the middle of their day.
You up to much for Christmas?
21 Dec 2009, 14:28 pm
Whats the difference between Tiger Woods and Santa Claus?
21 Dec 2009, 14:34 pm
@wallabie.:
Santa stops after just three ho’s?
21 Dec 2009, 14:38 pm
@WP Till I Die:
Santa does not pay for his Ho’s.
21 Dec 2009, 14:38 pm
@wallabie.: 45 – Here in Umhlanga like always this time of year. Have my daughter coming over and my sister and her family. The normal stuff. Should be good.
You watched any of the crici Walla? Jeeper it was exciting towards the end of the game yesterday.
Normally watch Oz this time of year too but have not seen too much. Been a bit hectic. Heard WI are playing some good crici again even though they got beat.
21 Dec 2009, 14:39 pm
@Puma:
No summer holidays for me this year.
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