2020 Super Rugby Unlocked / Currie Cup
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Bulls, Sharks, Lions, Stormers, Cheetahs, Griquas & Pumas will play a single round from 10 October to 21 November 2020 for the Super Rugby Unlock title. No play offs. Top of the log win it.
Teams take log points forward to the Currie Cup from 28 November to 9 January 2021 for the second round with a semi final 16 January and final on 23 January.
U21 competition between Bulls, WP, Cheetahs, Sharks & Lions.
SA Rugby schedules October/November
3 Oct
12:00 Western Province U21 v Blue Bulls U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
3 Oct
15:30 Free State U21 v Golden Lions U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
3 Oct
17:05 Springbok Green v Springbok Gold
DHL Newlands, Cape Town
Caste Lager Springbok Showdown
7 Oct
12:00 Blue Bulls U21 v Free State U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
7 Oct
15:30 Golden Lions U21 v Sharks U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
9 Oct
19:00 Cell C Sharks v Emirates Lions
Jonsson Kings Park, Durban
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
10 Oct
16:30 Toyota Cheetahs v Phakisa Pumas
Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
10 Oct
19:00 Vodacom Bulls v Tafel Lager Griquas
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
11 Oct
12:00 Western Province U21 v Sharks U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
11 Oct
15:30 Golden Lions U21 v Blue Bulls U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
15 Oct
12:00 Western Province U21 v Free State U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
15 Oct
15:30 Sharks U21 v Blue Bulls U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
16 Oct
19:00 Toyota Cheetahs v Vodacom Bulls
Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
17 Oct
16:30 Tafel Lager Griquas v Phakisa Pumas
Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
17 Oct
19:00 DHL Stormers v Emirates Lions
DHL Newlands, Cape Town
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
19 Oct
12:00 Western Province U21 v Blue Bulls U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
19 Oct
15:30 Free State U21 v Golden Lions U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
23 Oct
19:00 Phakisa Pumas v DHL Stormers
Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
24 Oct
16:30 Emirates Lions v Toyota Cheetahs
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
24 Oct
19:00 Vodacom Bulls v Cell C Sharks
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
30 Oct
19:00 Emirates Lions v Tafel Lager Griquas
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
31 Oct
16:30 Phakisa Pumas v Cell C Sharks
Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
31 Oct
19:00 Vodacom Bulls v DHL Stormers
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
6 Nov
19:00 Cell C Sharks v Toyota Cheetahs
Jonsson Kings Park, Durban
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
7 Nov
16:30 Tafel Lager Griquas v DHL Stormers
Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
7 Nov
19:00 Emirates Lions v Vodacom Bulls
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
13 Nov
19:00 Tafel Lager Griquas v Cell C Sharks
Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
14 Nov
16:30 Emirates Lions v Phakisa Pumas
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
14 Nov
19:00 DHL Stormers v Toyota Cheetahs
DHL Newlands, Cape Town
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
20 Nov
19:00 Vodacom Bulls v Phakisa Pumas
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
21 Nov
16:30 Toyota Cheetahs v Tafel Lager Griquas
Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
21 Nov
19:00 Cell C Sharks v DHL Stormers
Jonsson Kings Park, Durban
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
Teams take log points forward to the Currie Cup from 28 November to 9 January 2021 for the second round with a semi final 16 January and final on 23 January.
U21 competition between Bulls, WP, Cheetahs, Sharks & Lions.
SA Rugby schedules October/November
3 Oct
12:00 Western Province U21 v Blue Bulls U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
3 Oct
15:30 Free State U21 v Golden Lions U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
3 Oct
17:05 Springbok Green v Springbok Gold
DHL Newlands, Cape Town
Caste Lager Springbok Showdown
7 Oct
12:00 Blue Bulls U21 v Free State U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
7 Oct
15:30 Golden Lions U21 v Sharks U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
9 Oct
19:00 Cell C Sharks v Emirates Lions
Jonsson Kings Park, Durban
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
10 Oct
16:30 Toyota Cheetahs v Phakisa Pumas
Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
10 Oct
19:00 Vodacom Bulls v Tafel Lager Griquas
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
11 Oct
12:00 Western Province U21 v Sharks U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
11 Oct
15:30 Golden Lions U21 v Blue Bulls U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
15 Oct
12:00 Western Province U21 v Free State U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
15 Oct
15:30 Sharks U21 v Blue Bulls U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
16 Oct
19:00 Toyota Cheetahs v Vodacom Bulls
Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
17 Oct
16:30 Tafel Lager Griquas v Phakisa Pumas
Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
17 Oct
19:00 DHL Stormers v Emirates Lions
DHL Newlands, Cape Town
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
19 Oct
12:00 Western Province U21 v Blue Bulls U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
19 Oct
15:30 Free State U21 v Golden Lions U21
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
SA Rugby U21 Championship
23 Oct
19:00 Phakisa Pumas v DHL Stormers
Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
24 Oct
16:30 Emirates Lions v Toyota Cheetahs
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
24 Oct
19:00 Vodacom Bulls v Cell C Sharks
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
30 Oct
19:00 Emirates Lions v Tafel Lager Griquas
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
31 Oct
16:30 Phakisa Pumas v Cell C Sharks
Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
31 Oct
19:00 Vodacom Bulls v DHL Stormers
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
6 Nov
19:00 Cell C Sharks v Toyota Cheetahs
Jonsson Kings Park, Durban
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
7 Nov
16:30 Tafel Lager Griquas v DHL Stormers
Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
7 Nov
19:00 Emirates Lions v Vodacom Bulls
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
13 Nov
19:00 Tafel Lager Griquas v Cell C Sharks
Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
14 Nov
16:30 Emirates Lions v Phakisa Pumas
Emirates Airline Park, JHB
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
14 Nov
19:00 DHL Stormers v Toyota Cheetahs
DHL Newlands, Cape Town
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
20 Nov
19:00 Vodacom Bulls v Phakisa Pumas
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
21 Nov
16:30 Toyota Cheetahs v Tafel Lager Griquas
Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
21 Nov
19:00 Cell C Sharks v DHL Stormers
Jonsson Kings Park, Durban
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
Last edited by OomStruisbaai on Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:47 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Hopefully this means no RC this year or ever again.OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:47 pm Bulls, Sharks, Lions, Stormers, Cheetahs, Griquas & Pumas will play a single round from 10 October to 21 November 2020 for the Super Rugby Unlock title. No play offs. Top of the log win it.
Teams take log points forward to the Currie Cup from 28 November to 9 January 2021 for the second round with a semi final 16 January and final on 23 January.
U21 competition between Bulls, WP, Cheetahs, Sharks & Lions.
Fixtures to follow
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RC is from 7 Nov - 12 Dec. Can expect a squad of 40 players.
Not many SRU/CC matches for them
Not many SRU/CC matches for them
We should NOT play the RC.OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:08 am RC is from 7 Nov - 12 Dec. Can expect a squad of 40 players.
Not many SRU/CC matches for them
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They will probably pull most from the NH plus SARU need any cash flow to survive.Chilli wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:13 amWe should NOT play the RC.OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:08 am RC is from 7 Nov - 12 Dec. Can expect a squad of 40 players.
Not many SRU/CC matches for them
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You should ask Saru.
Probably mean that our rugby was locked down way to long and the competition will unlock Superrugby.
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In 1981 we had one week of trials in secret to prepare.handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 10:30 am Not playing in the RC will have major financial implications, but if we do play, I fear that we will be undercooked.
Catch 22.
There are both sides to a coin.
Our coaches know what needs to be done.
Agrred, the Rassie and Nienaber combo will make a plan. They managed to turn the Boks from losers into world beaters in 2 years. What's been interesting is that Nienaber has spend extra time in the Western Cape with the Stormers. Surely we can expect the bulk of them to feature for the Boks. With not a lof of time for combinations to click, it makes sense to pick the majority from 1 franchise and it seems they favour the Stormers. In my opinion, quite correct.OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:11 amIn 1981 we had one week of trials in secret to prepare.handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 10:30 am Not playing in the RC will have major financial implications, but if we do play, I fear that we will be undercooked.
Catch 22.
There are both sides to a coin.
Our coaches know what needs to be done.
Springboks, Stormers and WP supporter.
Does picking Malherbe count as 2 players?handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:24 am Agrred, the Rassie and Nienaber combo will make a plan. They managed to turn the Boks from losers into world beaters in 2 years. What's been interesting is that Nienaber has spend extra time in the Western Cape with the Stormers. Surely we can expect the bulk of them to feature for the Boks. With not a lof of time for combinations to click, it makes sense to pick the majority from 1 franchise and it seems they favour the Stormers. In my opinion, quite correct.
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Holy fok, is that recent? He was a lean (for a prop) mean machine in Japan.
Stole it off Twitter, I believe it is recent.average joe wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:44 am Holy fok, is that recent? He was a lean (for a prop) mean machine in Japan.
Yes he's always carried a few pounds, but that is quite something else.
One of the best, if not the best part of rugby is that it's a game for all shapes and sizes. You need the fatties and the fairies to win games. Sure, he has a diesel engine and it will take time to play full steam, but class is permanent.assfly wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:28 amDoes picking Malherbe count as 2 players?handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:24 am Agrred, the Rassie and Nienaber combo will make a plan. They managed to turn the Boks from losers into world beaters in 2 years. What's been interesting is that Nienaber has spend extra time in the Western Cape with the Stormers. Surely we can expect the bulk of them to feature for the Boks. With not a lof of time for combinations to click, it makes sense to pick the majority from 1 franchise and it seems they favour the Stormers. In my opinion, quite correct.
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Re Malherbe, let me point you to this -> https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/ ... nce-105734 and https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-wo ... frica.html and https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/2019 ... cup-final/
There are a few other articles, but I think I've made my point.
Springboks, Stormers and WP supporter.
I agree with all of those articles, and with your post. But you've got to agree he can lose a few kgs? He was in much better shape this time last year:handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:54 am One of the best, if not the best part of rugby is that it's a game for all shapes and sizes. You need the fatties and the fairies to win games. Sure, he has a diesel engine and it will take time to play full steam, but class is permanent.
Re Malherbe, let me point you to this -> https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/ ... nce-105734 and https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-wo ... frica.html and https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/2019 ... cup-final/
There are a few other articles, but I think I've made my point.

At least Sards knows he can get a few burger orders from him.
Even at his best, Frans looked a bit overweight, see RWC2019. Not sure if I believe twitter, but I'm sure Dobbo and co will whip him into shape sharpish. No matter who you are, fitness is not negotiable at that level.assfly wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:01 pmI agree with all of those articles, and with your post. But you've got to agree he can lose a few kgs? He was in much better shape this time last year:handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:54 am One of the best, if not the best part of rugby is that it's a game for all shapes and sizes. You need the fatties and the fairies to win games. Sure, he has a diesel engine and it will take time to play full steam, but class is permanent.
Re Malherbe, let me point you to this -> https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/ ... nce-105734 and https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-wo ... frica.html and https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/2019 ... cup-final/
There are a few other articles, but I think I've made my point.
At least Sards knows he can get a few burger orders from him.
Mind you, I think the majority of people came out of lock down a few kg's heavier. I know I did...
Springboks, Stormers and WP supporter.
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I lost 6KG and I had nothing to lose so mostly muscle mass but still. He must have really let himself go over lockdown as he was in the best form of his life prior. That's disappointing for a professional sportsman especially at national level. I hope the rest kept fit, would sure hate to see world campion Springboks wobbling and bouncing around like jelly when the rugby starts up again.
You know what they say about assumptions...average joe wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:20 pm I lost 6KG and I had nothing to lose so mostly muscle mass but still. He must have really let himself go over lockdown as he was in the best form of his life prior. That's disappointing for a professional sportsman especially at national level. I hope the rest kept fit, would sure hate to see world campion Springboks wobbling and bouncing around like jelly when the rugby starts up again.
Springboks, Stormers and WP supporter.
He looks worse than what I do.assfly wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:28 amDoes picking Malherbe count as 2 players?handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:24 am Agrred, the Rassie and Nienaber combo will make a plan. They managed to turn the Boks from losers into world beaters in 2 years. What's been interesting is that Nienaber has spend extra time in the Western Cape with the Stormers. Surely we can expect the bulk of them to feature for the Boks. With not a lof of time for combinations to click, it makes sense to pick the majority from 1 franchise and it seems they favour the Stormers. In my opinion, quite correct.
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No one trusts a skinny chef.Chilli wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:27 pmHe looks worse than what I do.assfly wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:28 amDoes picking Malherbe count as 2 players?handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:24 am Agrred, the Rassie and Nienaber combo will make a plan. They managed to turn the Boks from losers into world beaters in 2 years. What's been interesting is that Nienaber has spend extra time in the Western Cape with the Stormers. Surely we can expect the bulk of them to feature for the Boks. With not a lof of time for combinations to click, it makes sense to pick the majority from 1 franchise and it seems they favour the Stormers. In my opinion, quite correct.
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That wasn't the case in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Not only was there no evidence of players gaining weight whist locked down, but several players who have had long standing weight issues returned slimmer and fitter than ever. Most notably Akira Ioane, who finally made an All Black squad because of his improved body shape. I guess the difference may have been no fast food and less drinking/socialisng.handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:04 pm Mind you, I think the majority of people came out of lock down a few kg's heavier. I know I did...
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You know, I really tried being nice to you on this new board but I'm beginning to regret it now. What fokon assumptions? I didn't assume anything. Don't know were you get this kak about they'll whip him into shape in no time ether. They've been non-contact training for how long now and he still looks like he swallowed 4 scrumhalf's, what did he look like before they started whipping him then? I'm sure his coaches was just ecstatic when he showed up looking like a pregnant cow after lockdown. Fok you're such a stupid poster and with no Yank to mimic there's nowhere to hide your stupidity.handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:25 pmYou know what they say about assumptions...average joe wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:20 pm I lost 6KG and I had nothing to lose so mostly muscle mass but still. He must have really let himself go over lockdown as he was in the best form of his life prior. That's disappointing for a professional sportsman especially at national level. I hope the rest kept fit, would sure hate to see world campion Springboks wobbling and bouncing around like jelly when the rugby starts up again.
Calm down, princess. All I'm saying is how do you know that pic is legit? And you are rating his level of play on what? A pic from twitter? I think it's prudent to take a wait and see approach before we jump up and down and moan about player's fitness level.average joe wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:56 pmYou know, I really tried being nice to you on this new board but I'm beginning to regret it now. What fokon assumptions? I didn't assume anything. Don't know were you get this kak about they'll whip him into shape in no time ether. They've been non-contact training for how long now and he still looks like he swallowed 4 scrumhalf's, what did he look like before they started whipping him then? I'm sure his coaches was just ecstatic when he showed up looking like a pregnant cow after lockdown. Fok you're such a stupid poster and with no Yank to mimic there's nowhere to hide your stupidity.handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:25 pmYou know what they say about assumptions...average joe wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:20 pm I lost 6KG and I had nothing to lose so mostly muscle mass but still. He must have really let himself go over lockdown as he was in the best form of his life prior. That's disappointing for a professional sportsman especially at national level. I hope the rest kept fit, would sure hate to see world campion Springboks wobbling and bouncing around like jelly when the rugby starts up again.
I have this box where I put posters, when they can't argument or debate a point, they revert to insults and name calling. You've just joined nipper in that box.
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After their early exit in the 2019 RWC, one would hope that they would be eager to right the wrongs of the past.Carter's Choice wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:51 pmThat wasn't the case in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Not only was there no evidence of players gaining weight whist locked down, but several players who have had long standing weight issues returned slimmer and fitter than ever. Most notably Akira Ioane, who finally made an All Black squad because of his improved body shape. I guess the difference may have been no fast food and less drinking/socialisng.handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:04 pm Mind you, I think the majority of people came out of lock down a few kg's heavier. I know I did...
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@Average Joe!handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:03 pmCalm down, princess. All I'm saying is how do you know that pic is legit? And you are rating his level of play on what? A pic from twitter? I think it's prudent to take a wait and see approach before we jump up and down and moan about player's fitness level.average joe wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:56 pmYou know, I really tried being nice to you on this new board but I'm beginning to regret it now. What fokon assumptions? I didn't assume anything. Don't know were you get this kak about they'll whip him into shape in no time ether. They've been non-contact training for how long now and he still looks like he swallowed 4 scrumhalf's, what did he look like before they started whipping him then? I'm sure his coaches was just ecstatic when he showed up looking like a pregnant cow after lockdown. Fok you're such a stupid poster and with no Yank to mimic there's nowhere to hide your stupidity.
I have this box where I put posters, when they can't argument or debate a point, they revert to insults and name calling. You've just joined nipper in that box.

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I wasn't commenting on how he potentially would/could play. Would you agree he gained weight? A lot of fokon weight?
If I knew when that pic was taken, sure, but I don't attach a lot of value to twitter and for me, his level of play is all that matters. If he plays well, he can look like the Michelin Man, I don't care.average joe wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:24 pm I wasn't commenting on how he potentially would/could play. Would you agree he gained weight? A lot of fokon weight?
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TH fatties are suppose to be fat. Malherbe did his job in the WC final, he IA a proven fattie.
That he did.OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:32 pm TH fatties are suppose to be fat. Malherbe did his job in the WC final, he IA a proven fattie.
How long was the NZ lockdown? 19 hours?Carter's Choice wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:51 pmThat wasn't the case in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Not only was there no evidence of players gaining weight whist locked down, but several players who have had long standing weight issues returned slimmer and fitter than ever. Most notably Akira Ioane, who finally made an All Black squad because of his improved body shape. I guess the difference may have been no fast food and less drinking/socialisng.handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:04 pm Mind you, I think the majority of people came out of lock down a few kg's heavier. I know I did...

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At least their country isn't a 3rd world cesspit.handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:05 pmAfter their early exit in the 2019 RWC, one would hope that they would be eager to right the wrongs of the past.Carter's Choice wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:51 pmThat wasn't the case in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Not only was there no evidence of players gaining weight whist locked down, but several players who have had long standing weight issues returned slimmer and fitter than ever. Most notably Akira Ioane, who finally made an All Black squad because of his improved body shape. I guess the difference may have been no fast food and less drinking/socialisng.handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:04 pm Mind you, I think the majority of people came out of lock down a few kg's heavier. I know I did...
I wonder what happened in your life that was (or is) so bad that gives you pleasure from making comments like this?Carter's Choice wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:37 pmAt least their country isn't a 3rd world cesspit.handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:05 pmAfter their early exit in the 2019 RWC, one would hope that they would be eager to right the wrongs of the past.Carter's Choice wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:51 pm
That wasn't the case in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Not only was there no evidence of players gaining weight whist locked down, but several players who have had long standing weight issues returned slimmer and fitter than ever. Most notably Akira Ioane, who finally made an All Black squad because of his improved body shape. I guess the difference may have been no fast food and less drinking/socialisng.
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Well he isn't wrong is he. SA is a hot mess.Chilli wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:27 amI wonder what happened in your life that was (or is) so bad that gives you pleasure from making comments like this?Carter's Choice wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:37 pmAt least their country isn't a 3rd world cesspit.handyman wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:05 pm
After their early exit in the 2019 RWC, one would hope that they would be eager to right the wrongs of the past.
I am so looking forward to this..........................we open the Hotel on the same weekend.assfly wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:54 am First SA rugby since March. Can you believe it.
I've booked the couch for both games, told my wife that this is my therapy session. Going to brag a 6-pack of Windhoek and make a large bowl of nachos. Might cry a little.


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Some classy photos. Good luck with the opening. Sure it will go well.Chilli wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:54 amI am so looking forward to this..........................we open the Hotel on the same weekend.assfly wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:54 am First SA rugby since March. Can you believe it.
I've booked the couch for both games, told my wife that this is my therapy session. Going to brag a 6-pack of Windhoek and make a large bowl of nachos. Might cry a little.![]()
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Thanks Oom.OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:01 pmSome classy photos. Good luck with the opening. Sure it will go well.Chilli wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:54 amI am so looking forward to this..........................we open the Hotel on the same weekend.assfly wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:54 am First SA rugby since March. Can you believe it.
I've booked the couch for both games, told my wife that this is my therapy session. Going to brag a 6-pack of Windhoek and make a large bowl of nachos. Might cry a little.![]()
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The SA Rugby U21 Championship fixtures for 2020 are (kick-off times to be confirmed):
Sunday 4 October (Round One)
DHL Western Province v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Toyota Free State v Xerox Lions
Bye: Cell C Sharks
Thursday 8 October (Round Two)
Vodacom Blue Bulls v Toyota Free State
ADVERTISING
Xerox Lions v Cell C Sharks
Bye: DHL Western Province
Monday 12 October (Round Three)
DHL Western Province v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Toyota Free State
Friday 16 October (Round Four)
DHL Western Province v Toyota Free State
Cell C Sharks v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Xerox Lions
Tuesday 20 October (Round Five)
Toyota Free State v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v DHL Western Province
Bye: Vodacom Blue Bulls
Semi-finals:
Sunday 25 October
Final:
The SA Rugby U21 Championship fixtures for 2020 are (kick-off times to be confirmed):
Sunday 4 October (Round One)
DHL Western Province v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Toyota Free State v Xerox Lions
Bye: Cell C Sharks
Thursday 8 October (Round Two)
Vodacom Blue Bulls v Toyota Free State
ADVERTISING
Xerox Lions v Cell C Sharks
Bye: DHL Western Province
Monday 12 October (Round Three)
DHL Western Province v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Toyota Free State
Friday 16 October (Round Four)
DHL Western Province v Toyota Free State
Cell C Sharks v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Xerox Lions
Tuesday 20 October (Round Five)
Toyota Free State v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v DHL Western Province
Bye: Vodacom Blue Bulls
Semi-finals:
Sunday 25 October
Final:
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The SA Rugby U21 Championship fixtures for 2020 are (kick-off times to be confirmed):
Sunday 4 October (Round One)
DHL Western Province v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Toyota Free State v Xerox Lions
Bye: Cell C Sharks
Thursday 8 October (Round Two)
Vodacom Blue Bulls v Toyota Free State
ADVERTISING
Xerox Lions v Cell C Sharks
Bye: DHL Western Province
Monday 12 October (Round Three)
DHL Western Province v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Toyota Free State
Friday 16 October (Round Four)
DHL Western Province v Toyota Free State
Cell C Sharks v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Xerox Lions
Tuesday 20 October (Round Five)
Toyota Free State v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v DHL Western Province
Bye: Vodacom Blue Bulls
Semi-finals:
Sunday 25 October
Final:
The SA Rugby U21 Championship fixtures for 2020 are (kick-off times to be confirmed):
Sunday 4 October (Round One)
DHL Western Province v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Toyota Free State v Xerox Lions
Bye: Cell C Sharks
Thursday 8 October (Round Two)
Vodacom Blue Bulls v Toyota Free State
ADVERTISING
Xerox Lions v Cell C Sharks
Bye: DHL Western Province
Monday 12 October (Round Three)
DHL Western Province v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Toyota Free State
Friday 16 October (Round Four)
DHL Western Province v Toyota Free State
Cell C Sharks v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Xerox Lions
Tuesday 20 October (Round Five)
Toyota Free State v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v DHL Western Province
Bye: Vodacom Blue Bulls
Semi-finals:
Sunday 25 October
Final:
- OomStruisbaai
- Posts: 16056
- Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2020 12:38 pm
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The SA Rugby U21 Championship fixtures for 2020 are (kick-off times to be confirmed):
Sunday 4 October (Round One)
DHL Western Province v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Toyota Free State v Xerox Lions
Bye: Cell C Sharks
Thursday 8 October (Round Two)
Vodacom Blue Bulls v Toyota Free State
ADVERTISING
Xerox Lions v Cell C Sharks
Bye: DHL Western Province
Monday 12 October (Round Three)
DHL Western Province v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Toyota Free State
Friday 16 October (Round Four)
DHL Western Province v Toyota Free State
Cell C Sharks v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Xerox Lions
Tuesday 20 October (Round Five)
Toyota Free State v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v DHL Western Province
Bye: Vodacom Blue Bulls
Semi-finals:
Sunday 25 October
Final:
The SA Rugby U21 Championship fixtures for 2020 are (kick-off times to be confirmed):
Sunday 4 October (Round One)
DHL Western Province v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Toyota Free State v Xerox Lions
Bye: Cell C Sharks
Thursday 8 October (Round Two)
Vodacom Blue Bulls v Toyota Free State
ADVERTISING
Xerox Lions v Cell C Sharks
Bye: DHL Western Province
Monday 12 October (Round Three)
DHL Western Province v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Toyota Free State
Friday 16 October (Round Four)
DHL Western Province v Toyota Free State
Cell C Sharks v Vodacom Blue Bulls
Bye: Xerox Lions
Tuesday 20 October (Round Five)
Toyota Free State v Cell C Sharks
Xerox Lions v DHL Western Province
Bye: Vodacom Blue Bulls
Semi-finals:
Sunday 25 October
Final: