RA$$NABER OUT!

[Sandstorm]

All I know is I am over this side and the cancer they represent....

*yawn*

[boere wors]

I was watching PSdT on Use it or Lose it last night. He spoke about the mental challenge the Boks faced being in the bubble and not being able to see friends and family.

I suspect the Boks are mentally in a bad place right now, long before they even get onto the field. Rassie managed to manage it when we were in Japan for so long, but some of these guys have been in the Bok bubble since June.

Can imagine that and it looks like it. Guys are on the road for 3 month now. I would loose interest as well tbh

[Sards]

All I know is I am over this side and the cancer they represent....

*yawn*

Exactly.....a huge yawn

[OomStruisbaai]

Maybe give JLDP a shot....and Dan

Is JLdP in the squad?

You never know who is in the squad because Rassie doesn't change the team

Are u stupid to think he can fly a player over for a test in Australia within a week?

[OomStruisbaai]

I was watching PSdT on Use it or Lose it last night. He spoke about the mental challenge the Boks faced being in the bubble and not being able to see friends and family.

I suspect the Boks are mentally in a bad place right now, long before they even get onto the field. Rassie managed to manage it when we were in Japan for so long, but some of these guys have been in the Bok bubble since June.

Can imagine that and it looks like it. Guys are on the road for 3 month now. I would loose interest as well tbh

Well they are professional sportsmen and get paid a fortune.

No excuse.

[Sards]

Is JLdP in the squad?

You never know who is in the squad because Rassie doesn't change the team

Are u stupid to think he can fly a player over for a test in Australia within a week?

2 weeks quarantine

[Sards]

I was watching PSdT on Use it or Lose it last night. He spoke about the mental challenge the Boks faced being in the bubble and not being able to see friends and family.

I suspect the Boks are mentally in a bad place right now, long before they even get onto the field. Rassie managed to manage it when we were in Japan for so long, but some of these guys have been in the Bok bubble since June.

Can imagine that and it looks like it. Guys are on the road for 3 month now. I would loose interest as well tbh

Well they are professional sportsmen and get paid a fortune.

No excuse.

Exactly. If they don't feel up to it give someone who wants it a chance...

Anyway. I will leave the geniuses to sort this out....my opinion is well documented. I have hated our game plan from day 1.

[Sards]

Some wisdom...
" we should get rid of the A and B team mentality. Because that is when players feel entitled..."

[boere wors]

I was watching PSdT on Use it or Lose it last night. He spoke about the mental challenge the Boks faced being in the bubble and not being able to see friends and family.

I suspect the Boks are mentally in a bad place right now, long before they even get onto the field. Rassie managed to manage it when we were in Japan for so long, but some of these guys have been in the Bok bubble since June.

Can imagine that and it looks like it. Guys are on the road for 3 month now. I would loose interest as well tbh

Well they are professional sportsmen and get paid a fortune.

No excuse.

It is no excuse, right. But it doesnt change the fact that it can become a problem mentally.

[OomStruisbaai]

Can imagine that and it looks like it. Guys are on the road for 3 month now. I would loose interest as well tbh

Well they are professional sportsmen and get paid a fortune.

No excuse.

It is no excuse, right. But it doesnt change the fact that it can become a problem mentally.

I know everything about working away from home. Done it for ages. You need a very good Mrs to support you and it's your choice. They are lucky to have a hobby for a job and earn more then most.

[Chilli]

When playing rugby is your job, and part of your job is that you have to be away from home for a while then rather quit ( like that lock did) and go home. Rather have a mentally tougher guy there, than someone can't cope.

[Sards]

Today feels so empty....
Like that tea bag that has been squeezed of all flavor.

I don't quite think Nienaber understands the impact back home.

To say that the coaches got their planning wrong is just not good enough.

Ah well. There is plenty of shit going on with the Sharks in the new tournament to keep me occupied the next few days.

Seriously not looking forward to the ABs match. It's going to be a slaughter

[Chilli]

Today feels so empty....
Like that tea bag that has been squeezed of all flavor.

I don't quite think Nienaber understands the impact back home.

To say that the coaches got their planning wrong is just not good enough.

Ah well. There is plenty of shit going on with the Sharks in the new tournament to keep me occupied the next few days.

Seriously not looking forward to the ABs match. It's going to be a slaughter

It is going to be a long week.

[assfly]

When playing rugby is your job, and part of your job is that you have to be away from home for a while then rather quit ( like that lock did) and go home. Rather have a mentally tougher guy there, than someone can't cope.

Ja I agree to a point, these guys are getting paid well to do this. But we're still dealing with human beings here who also need their emotions and mental health managed. I wonder what support they are getting.

It's a good point about NJvR. I wonder what the personal reasons were?

A couple of scribes have also commented that away from the field the Boks are a bit ratty at the moment.

[Chilli]

When playing rugby is your job, and part of your job is that you have to be away from home for a while then rather quit ( like that lock did) and go home. Rather have a mentally tougher guy there, than someone can't cope.

Ja I agree to a point, these guys are getting paid well to do this. But we're still dealing with human beings here who also need their emotions and mental health managed. I wonder what support they are getting.

It's a good point about NJvR. I wonder what the personal reasons were?

A couple of scribes have also commented that away from the field the Boks are a bit ratty at the moment.

Duanne looked disinterested in the last 2 tests
Eben has gone from a fire breathing, baby eating monster to a polite guy, just going through the motions.


There is something wrong in the squad

[FalseBayFC]

When playing rugby is your job, and part of your job is that you have to be away from home for a while then rather quit ( like that lock did) and go home. Rather have a mentally tougher guy there, than someone can't cope.

Ja I agree to a point, these guys are getting paid well to do this. But we're still dealing with human beings here who also need their emotions and mental health managed. I wonder what support they are getting.

It's a good point about NJvR. I wonder what the personal reasons were?

A couple of scribes have also commented that away from the field the Boks are a bit ratty at the moment.

True - but these are twenty something year olds staying in first class hotels. Etzebeth's club salary is about R15 million rand. My grandpa was in Tobruk at that age. Although I don't for an instant think that NJVR wasn't justified in his decision. We aren't privy to what it was. If its depression or another mental health issue then its the right decision.

[OomStruisbaai]

When playing rugby is your job, and part of your job is that you have to be away from home for a while then rather quit ( like that lock did) and go home. Rather have a mentally tougher guy there, than someone can't cope.

Ja I agree to a point, these guys are getting paid well to do this. But we're still dealing with human beings here who also need their emotions and mental health managed. I wonder what support they are getting.

It's a good point about NJvR. I wonder what the personal reasons were?

A couple of scribes have also commented that away from the field the Boks are a bit ratty at the moment.

True - but these are twenty something year olds staying in first class hotels. Etzebeth's club salary is about R15 million rand. My grandpa was in Tobruk at that age. Although I don't for an instant think that NJVR wasn't justified in his decision. We aren't privy to what it was. If its depression or another mental health issue then its the right decision.

Well if you compare the All Blacks. They wanted to go on strike for not Xmast at home. They get maternity leave. Maybe that treatment makes the Springboks homesick.

[FalseBayFC]

When playing rugby is your job, and part of your job is that you have to be away from home for a while then rather quit ( like that lock did) and go home. Rather have a mentally tougher guy there, than someone can't cope.

Ja I agree to a point, these guys are getting paid well to do this. But we're still dealing with human beings here who also need their emotions and mental health managed. I wonder what support they are getting.

It's a good point about NJvR. I wonder what the personal reasons were?

A couple of scribes have also commented that away from the field the Boks are a bit ratty at the moment.

Duanne looked disinterested in the last 2 tests
Eben has gone from a fire breathing, baby eating monster to a polite guy, just going through the motions.


There is something wrong in the squad

I think Duanne's tank may be a little empty physically. The fire may still be there but the body not responding. He'll almost certainly announce retirement from international rugby after this tour. He's signed on for a season in Ireland and deserves a chance to go and bolster his nest egg.

Eben also looks a bit flat physically. The Aussies played a high tempo game and the big lads didn't have their usual zip. A bit run off their feet.

[Chilli]

When playing rugby is your job, and part of your job is that you have to be away from home for a while then rather quit ( like that lock did) and go home. Rather have a mentally tougher guy there, than someone can't cope.

Ja I agree to a point, these guys are getting paid well to do this. But we're still dealing with human beings here who also need their emotions and mental health managed. I wonder what support they are getting.

It's a good point about NJvR. I wonder what the personal reasons were?

A couple of scribes have also commented that away from the field the Boks are a bit ratty at the moment.

True - but these are twenty something year olds staying in first class hotels. Etzebeth's club salary is about R15 million rand. My grandpa was in Tobruk at that age. Although I don't for an instant think that NJVR wasn't justified in his decision. We aren't privy to what it was. If its depression or another mental health issue then its the right decision.

Yeah, it would be interesting to hear why he left .

These guys are being well paid to do a job.

[Chilli]

Ja I agree to a point, these guys are getting paid well to do this. But we're still dealing with human beings here who also need their emotions and mental health managed. I wonder what support they are getting.

It's a good point about NJvR. I wonder what the personal reasons were?

A couple of scribes have also commented that away from the field the Boks are a bit ratty at the moment.

Duanne looked disinterested in the last 2 tests
Eben has gone from a fire breathing, baby eating monster to a polite guy, just going through the motions.


There is something wrong in the squad

I think Duanne's tank may be a little empty physically. The fire may still be there but the body not responding. He'll almost certainly announce retirement from international rugby after this tour. He's signed on for a season in Ireland and deserves a chance to go and bolster his nest egg.

Eben also looks a bit flat physically. The Aussies played a high tempo game and the big lads didn't have their usual zip. A bit run off their feet.

They started off flat.........

[Chilli]

3 losses on the trot with another one on the cards this weekend coming..........how many losses until we start looking for a replacement coach?

[Sards]

3 losses on the trot with another one on the cards this weekend coming..........how many losses until we start looking for a replacement coach?

I would like to see Nienaber select and coach that team first. I suspect he is still playing Rassie's Jakeball 2007 plan

[Sards]

My biggest concern is the affect the bok gameplan is going to have on our youngsters going forward....what kind of future are we looking at for them. Are we ever going to be able to break this cycle

[Sandstorm]

My biggest concern is the affect the bok gameplan is going to have on our youngsters going forward....what kind of future are we looking at for them. Are we ever going to be able to break this cycle

Is there any thread you haven’t posted this exact statement on? Brexit? Billboard 500?

[Sards]

My biggest concern is the affect the bok gameplan is going to have on our youngsters going forward....what kind of future are we looking at for them. Are we ever going to be able to break this cycle

Is there any thread you haven’t posted this exact statement on? Brexit? Billboard 500?

I think I am more concerned that you are stalking me. I will need to adjust my privacy immediately

[Chilli]

3 losses on the trot with another one on the cards this weekend coming..........how many losses until we start looking for a replacement coach?

I would like to see Nienaber select and coach that team first. I suspect he is still playing Rassie's Jakeball 2007 plan

I have to admit that I see nothing of Rassie or his coaching in these teams thst have lost the last 3 tests.

Rassie's current gameplan is what it is, but he ignites passion and mongrel into the team.
The teams that have lost the last 3 tests have a lemsip and a walk, then go play.

I'd rather win ugly........

[sorCrer]

3 losses on the trot with another one on the cards this weekend coming..........how many losses until we start looking for a replacement coach?

I would like to see Nienaber select and coach that team first. I suspect he is still playing Rassie's Jakeball 2007 plan

I have to admit that I see nothing of Rassie or his coaching in these teams thst have lost the last 3 tests.

Rassie's current gameplan is what it is, but he ignites passion and mongrel into the team.
The teams that have lost the last 3 tests have a lemsip and a walk, then go play.

I'd rather win ugly........

A lemsip and a walk?

[Chilli]

I would like to see Nienaber select and coach that team first. I suspect he is still playing Rassie's Jakeball 2007 plan

I have to admit that I see nothing of Rassie or his coaching in these teams thst have lost the last 3 tests.

Rassie's current gameplan is what it is, but he ignites passion and mongrel into the team.
The teams that have lost the last 3 tests have a lemsip and a walk, then go play.

I'd rather win ugly........

A lemsip and a walk?

They are so unfit they can't even run onto the field.


Wank. It was meant to be wank.

[Sards]

3 losses on the trot with another one on the cards this weekend coming..........how many losses until we start looking for a replacement coach?

I would like to see Nienaber select and coach that team first. I suspect he is still playing Rassie's Jakeball 2007 plan

I have to admit that I see nothing of Rassie or his coaching in these teams thst have lost the last 3 tests.

Rassie's current gameplan is what it is, but he ignites passion and mongrel into the team.
The teams that have lost the last 3 tests have a lemsip and a walk, then go play.

I'd rather win ugly........

It's the same team Rassie chose second test Argentina and BILs. Remember. We lost to NZ at RWC and never faced a SH side till the Argies....before that was NH team's....the first Argies test when Rassie was tied up in the final BILs test Nienaber selected

[sorCrer]

I would like to see Nienaber select and coach that team first. I suspect he is still playing Rassie's Jakeball 2007 plan

I have to admit that I see nothing of Rassie or his coaching in these teams thst have lost the last 3 tests.

Rassie's current gameplan is what it is, but he ignites passion and mongrel into the team.
The teams that have lost the last 3 tests have a lemsip and a walk, then go play.

I'd rather win ugly........

It's the same team Rassie chose second test Argentina and BILs. Remember. We lost to NZ at RWC and never faced a SH side till the Argies....before that was NH team's....the first Argies test when Rassie was tied up in the final BILs test Nienaber selected

Wiese will be back this weekend.

[OomStruisbaai]

You know that Frans Malherbe is a smoker. He need to take an entjie break every 10 minutes.

Smoke or not, he had Moody's number.

[Sards]

It's the same team Rassie chose second test Argentina and BILs. Remember. We lost to NZ at RWC and never faced a SH side till the Argies....before that was NH team's....the first Argies test when Rassie was tied up in the final BILs test Nienaber selected

Wiese will be back this weekend.

Yay

[Sards]

You know that Frans Malherbe is a smoker. He need to take an entjie break every 10 minutes.

Smoke or not, he had Moody's number.

I don't think we won a single scrum penalty...they won 2 I think

[OomStruisbaai]

You know that Frans Malherbe is a smoker. He need to take an entjie break every 10 minutes.

Smoke or not, he had Moody's number.

I don't think we won a single scrum penalty...they won 2 I think

I think you did not watch the test you posted 10 posts you was at you laaities cricket and he scored a duck, exc

[Sandstorm]

You know that Frans Malherbe is a smoker. He need to take an entjie break every 10 minutes.

Smoke or not, he had Moody's number.

I don't think we won a single scrum penalty...they won 2 I think

I think you did not watch the test you posted 10 posts you was at you laaities cricket and he scored a duck, exc

[Sards]

You know that Frans Malherbe is a smoker. He need to take an entjie break every 10 minutes.

Smoke or not, he had Moody's number.

I don't think we won a single scrum penalty...they won 2 I think

I think you did not watch the test you posted 10 posts you was at you laaities cricket and he scored a duck, exc

You obviously didn't listen.....

I remember the commentator saying that the ABs got another scrum penalty....maybe I was wrong.

[Sards]

I don't think we won a single scrum penalty...they won 2 I think

I think you did not watch the test you posted 10 posts you was at you laaities cricket and he scored a duck, exc

You are a sad person

[OomStruisbaai]

I don't think we won a single scrum penalty...they won 2 I think

I think you did not watch the test you posted 10 posts you was at you laaities cricket and he scored a duck, exc

You obviously didn't listen.....

I remember the commentator saying that the ABs got another scrum penalty....maybe I was wrong.

Maybe the Xhosa commentators.

[Sards]

64 minutes...bok scrum penalty
71 minutes...bok scrum penalty

[OomStruisbaai]

64 minutes...bok scrum penalty
71 minutes...bok scrum penalty

Did you read what you posted?