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assfly wrote: Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:47 am I know the premier teams now struggle in the Currie Cup without a lot of their stars, but WTF Bulls!
There were a lot of URC players in that Bulls team. The Pumas ook like in a different league on saturday. They are above average URC level.
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We all know Jake White has a terrible record staying long term at teams. Perhaps his time has come...
Springboks, Stormers and WP supporter.
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handyman wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:29 am We all know Jake White has a terrible record staying long term at teams. Perhaps his time has come...
Shame man, the guy had health issues, His absence maybe the reson for the struggling. Myself think their and the $hark$ problems is more to do with the contracting of players. Dobson got this right.
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DHL Western Province: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Suleiman Hartzenberg, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Jean-Luc du Plessis, 11 Ruhan Nel, 10 Kade Wolhuter, 9 Paul de Wet, 8 Keke Morabe, 7 Willie Engelbrecht, 6 Marcel Theunissen, 5 Connor Evans, 4 Ernst van Rhyn (captain), 3 Sazi Sandi, 2 Andre-Hugo Venter, 1 Kwenzo Blose.
Replacements: 16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 19 Dylan de Leeuw, 20 Ben-Jason Dixon, 21 Hacjivah Dayimani, 22 Godlen Masimla, 23 Bruce Sherwood.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:08 pm DHL Western Province: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Suleiman Hartzenberg, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Jean-Luc du Plessis, 11 Ruhan Nel, 10 Kade Wolhuter, 9 Paul de Wet, 8 Keke Morabe, 7 Willie Engelbrecht, 6 Marcel Theunissen, 5 Connor Evans, 4 Ernst van Rhyn (captain), 3 Sazi Sandi, 2 Andre-Hugo Venter, 1 Kwenzo Blose.
Replacements: 16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 19 Dylan de Leeuw, 20 Ben-Jason Dixon, 21 Hacjivah Dayimani, 22 Godlen Masimla, 23 Bruce Sherwood.
Bulle A team

Vodacom Bulls: David Kriel, Quewin Nortje, Cornal Hendricks, Harold Vorster, S’bu Nkosi, Chris Smith, Zak Burger; Elrigh Louw, Cyle Brink, Marco van Staden, Ruan Nortje (captain), Ruan Vermaak, Mornay Smith, Johan Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp.
Replacements: Bismarck du Plessis, Simphiwe Matanzima, Francois Klopper, Janko Swanepoel, WJ Steenkamp, Embrose Papier, Morne Steyn, Stedman Gans.
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If you compare the teams, it's full urc vs CC.
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Match information:

Airlink Pumas vs Fidelity ADT Lions
Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Date: Friday, 17 March at 17h00

Vodacom Bulls vs DHL Western Province
Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Date: Friday, 17 March at 19h05

NovaVit Griffons vs Toyota Cheetahs
Venue: Down Touch Investments Stadium, Welkom
Date: Sunday, 19 March at 14h00

Windhoek Draught Griquas vs Cell C Sharks
Venue: Windhoek Draught Park, Kimberley
Date: Sunday, 19 March at 16h05
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Lions nearly upset the Pumas. The 10 knocked it on on full time.
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Bulls leading WP 19-18 at HT. WP playing well specially Kade Wolhuter.
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Decent first half

The URC team just in the lead.
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41-33 WP
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Dobson bring u19s in and they just perform. Even the Prince of flyhalfs have been excellent tonight. Godlen however still struggles.

The real test is coming up urc Leinster away cc $hark$ away.
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Kade Wolhuter has been good again. He is a better kicker then Bosch but he can defend and distribute aswell.
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Sharks: 15 Thaakir Abrahams, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Murray Koster (captain), 12 Francois Venter, 11 Marnus Potgieter, 10 Fred Zeilinga, 9 Cameron Wright, 8 Henco Venter, 7 Dylan Richardson, 6 James Venter, 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Hyron Andrews, 3 Hanro Jacobs, 2 Fez Mbatha, 1 Khwezi Mona.
Replacements: 16 Dan Jooste, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Athenkosi Khethani, 20 Marco de Witt, 21 Damon Royle, 22 Bradley Davids, 23 Lionel Cronje.

Date: Sunday, March 19
Venue: Griqua Park, Kimberley
Kick-off: 16.05 (14.05 GMT)
Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni
Assistant referees: Local
TMO: Ben Crouse
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Dobson
One of the most impressive aspects of the win was that, while both teams were missing Springboks, Western Province fielded a blend of experience and youth against close to the most experienced outfit the Vodacom Bulls could field.

“The whole thing is about building depth and creating more opportunities,” said Dobson. “At one stage we had used the most players in the URC, which was our goal.

“As I said, there are 24 guys training in Cape Town for the trip to Leinster. The best thing about it – we might win nothing this season – but in terms of creating a sustainability in this team, it’s a big achievement.

“We did have some Springboks out there – Scarra [Ntubeni] and Juan de Jongh – but also some really exciting youngsters. Kade Wolhuter and Bruce Sherwood, the youngest guy ever to play for Western Province.”
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THANK F#CK!!
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VdM can pass, who knew.

Phew, can relax and enjoy the other 2 games. :crazy:
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Oops wrong thread :oops:
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Must be a Sards multi.
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Wright scores against oom's true team, the Griquas.
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_Os_ wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:42 pm Wright scores against oom's true team, the Griquas.
:thumbup: Sards won't be happy.
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Look a lot better this week. Front row depth building nicely.
Backline still a mess . Wright is soooo wrong
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Sharks need to maintain a decent winning margin.

Need at least 9 points difference to take 3rd spot
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Oh dear. Sharks need to wake up
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You would think the sharks would learn not to kick the ball.

It's embarrassing
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The Griqua with the scrum cap and the bandage wrapped over the top of, looks like he's wearing a turban.
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Die $hark$ se wiele het afgekom.
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Just tuning in now, to this very interesting non knock-on call in the maul.
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:lol:

Bad call, clear knock.
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_Os_ wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:38 pm :lol:

Bad call, clear knock.
Hilarious. Who is the TMO
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Game, set en match. Groot Gat is never easy. Whitehead controlling it nicely.
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Wow no interest from the team in looking for someone to pass to.

Why are we still playing old journeymen in this game. They've got nothing to offer the young players in leadership or good experience
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Sards wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:41 pm
_Os_ wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:38 pm :lol:

Bad call, clear knock.
Hilarious. Who is the TMO
Ben Crouse
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Griquas are better than the Purple People Eaters,

Oom is getting windgat.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:52 pm
Sards wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:41 pm
_Os_ wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:38 pm :lol:

Bad call, clear knock.
Hilarious. Who is the TMO
Ben Crouse
There he give you a try.
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_Os_ wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:53 pm Griquas are better than the Purple People Eaters,

Oom is getting windgat.
Not at all. $hark$ wait till the end before they play the right gameplan. Kicking cost them.
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Journey man Cronje cost you another bonuspoint.
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Next weekend they get WP at home. Should be an easy game for them.
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Oom from Noord Kaap stands up arches his back so far his head is facing towards sky and starts crowing.
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_Os_ wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:05 pm Oom from Noord Kaap stands up arches his back so far his head is facing towards sky and starts crowing.
:lol: I am on the deck at the most southern point of Africa nice fire going , enjoying a lekker charge office coffee.


Cheers Griekwa Biltong Boere!!
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