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If the Lions cant beat this WeePee team they dont deserve a semi final spot.

Western Province v Lions
(Athlone Stadium, Cape Town – Kick-off: 17:00; 15:00 GMT)
Teams:

Western Province: 15 Luke Burger, 14 Mnombo Zwelendaba, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Cornel Smit, 11 Tom Nel, 10 Jean-Luc du Plessis (captain), 9 Godlen Masimla, 8 Louw Nel, 7 Jarrod Taylor, 6 Junior Pokomela, 5 Connor Evans, 4 Adre Smith, 3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 2 Siyabonga Ntubeni, 1 Kwenzo Blose.
Replacements: 16 Andre-Hugo Venter, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Corne Weilbach, 19 George van der Westhuizen, 20 Chad Solomon, 21 Thomas Bursey, 22 Jurie Matthee, 23 Lloyd Koster.

Lions: 15 Quan Horn, 14 Boldwin Hansen, 13 Rynhardt Jonker, 12 Marius Louw (captain), 11 Edwill van der Merwe, 10 Gianni Lombard, 9 Sanele Nohamba, 8 Francke Horn, 7 Ruan Venter, 6 JC Pretorius, 5 Darien-Lane Landsberg, 4 Ruben Schoeman, 3 Asenathi Nthlabakanye, 2 PJ Botha, 1 Ruan Dreyer.
Replacements: 16 Morne Brandon, 17 Rhynhardt Runsburger, 18 Ruan Smith, 19 Raynard Roets, 20 Ruhan Straeuli, 21 Morne van den Berg, 22 Andries Coetzee, 23 Tyler Bocks

Referee: AM Jacobs
Assistant Referees: Local
TMO: Aimee Barrett-Theron

WP –
15 Luke Burger,
14 Mnombo Zwelendaba,
13 Juan de Jongh,
12 Cornel Smit,
11 Tom Nel,
10 Jean-Luc du Plessis (c),
9 Godlen Masimla,
8 Louw Nel,
7 Jarrod Taylor,
6 Junior Pokomela,
5 Connor Evans,
4 Adre Smith,
3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko,
2 Scarra Ntubeni,
1 Kwenzo Blose.
Subs: 16 Andre-Hugo Venter, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Corne Weilbach, 19 George van der Westhuizen, 20 Chad Solomon, 21 Thomas Bursey, 22 Jurie Matthee, 23 Lloyd Koster.

Sards I posted it just above your post.

Sards wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 2:35 pm In the under 19s

Sharks play the Bulls at Loftus

Cell C Sharks Under 19s


1. Bradley Stanfliet
2. Ethan Bester
3. Nicholas Snyman
4. Garren Muller
5. Sphephelo Mbonambi
6. Matthew Fick
7. Connor Carson
8. Hugo – Ben Horn
9. Dallyn Beukes
10. Stehan Heymans (Captain)
11. Minenhle Ngcamu
12. Drico Marx
13. Tholithemba Sibisi
14. Somanga Jho
15. Hendrik Pienaar

Replacements
16. Andrew Davis
17. Faasen Laubscher
18. Siyabonga Dube
19. Trent Roux
20. Darren Ruth
21. JP Beyer
22. AJ Knoetze
23. Monde Mkhize

WP currently leading the U19

Beat Bulls and Valke but lost to the Sharks

WP............17
Sharks......16
Bulls.........12
Leopards. 10
Cheetahs...9
Valke..........1

Sharks dropped a game against the Cheetahs last weekend.
Dissapointing result. But the Cheetahs will take that confidence into their match against WP

What happen to Jurenzo Julies? Surfing iso rugby.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 3:10 pm Sards I posted it just above your post.

Every other side besides Cheetahs, Pumas and Sharks ( and Griffons who have no chance ) need WP to lose to have a shot at the quarters. One slip and the final match against the Sharks becomes WPs most important match of the season. WP wins then the rest are pretty much out of it

Oh my word. Dumb rugby from the Sharks. Griffons beating them hands down in kicking game

Apparently the coach wanted them to kick everything first half. Testing the kick and chase. Back to running rugby. Bonus point in the bag , topping the log, 15 minutes to go. Just need to chip away at the points difference between them and Cheetahs.

35 to 9.......10 minutes to go

Oh my word.....what a bullshit overturn of a try

Stompies will like this, looks like the Sharks have been shadow banned by Elon Musk on Twitter

What appears vs what should appear for eg Cheetahs

Sharks go top of the log on 43 points. 5 points difference between them and Cheetahs and 5 log points .

Sards wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 1:40 pm Oh my word. Dumb rugby from the Sharks. Griffons beating them hands down in kicking game

We were never going to lose to the Purple People Eaters. No chance.

Edwill just tears it up......
Such pace

That WP loss let's all the other teams in. Lions were the lowest ranked looking for a quarter final now tied on points with WP

Sards worry about WeePee making the semis.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 5:23 pm Sards worry about WeePee making the semis.

No. WP was number 4 and last qualifying union. So that's where the cut off is. You flatter yourself. I am just trying to work out who the Sharks will be against in the quarters. Lions are 11 points difference behind WP. So still in it.

Bulls play Pumas tomorrow and Cheetahs play Griquas.
Could be some moves tomorrow

Sards wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 6:22 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 5:23 pm Sards worry about WeePee making the semis.

No. WP was number 4 and last qualifying union. So that's where the cut off is. You flatter yourself. I am just trying to work out who the Sharks will be against in the quarters. Lions are 11 points difference behind WP. So still in it.

Bulls play Pumas tomorrow and Cheetahs play Griquas.
Could be some moves tomorrow

WP will win everything from here.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 6:57 pm WP will win everything from here.

I watched Weepee v Lions. If WP were any softer they would be made out of slaptjips.

If the Bulls pull of a bonus point win tomorrow it's goodnight WP. Bulls get Griffons next week and that's 5 points. WP get Griquas next week......Griquas also in the hunt.

_Os_ wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 7:09 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 6:57 pm WP will win everything from here.

I watched Weepee v Lions. If WP were any softer they would be made out of slaptjips.

Clayton Blommetjies went to the bench for tomorrow. He is a big factor in WP being in the hunt. WP would have to pull in their entire URC backline to win from here

The fairy tale here would be Griquas getting 5 today.
Would push them 2 clear at 4th position

$harks fans gushing about beating a semi professional team while playing their URC team.

Oh how the mighty hath fallen.

Chilli wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 5:25 am $harks fans gushing about beating a semi professional team while playing their URC team.

Oh how the mighty hath fallen.

I don't think anybody is gushing. It makes perfect sense for the lads who have taken it this far to start and some URC beef on the bench. Most of us don't want any tinkering with the CC starting side as they have a fantastic defensive structure.

This is not about falling. This is about rebirth. Dominating all the structures below URC

In the under 19s
Bulls beat Sharks
Cheetahs bt WP

Bulls and Cheetahs move up the log. WP and Sharks stil on same points

Sharks need to sort out their shit

Chilli wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 5:25 am $harks fans gushing about beating a semi professional team while playing their URC team.

Oh how the mighty hath fallen.

Spot on. The goalposts moved.

Cheetahs and Griquas drew. Cheetahs move safely onto second place.
There is now a conglomeration of sides in 4th position.

Bulls currently leading the Pumas. Could go clear in 4th

Come now ouboet. Back to the CC. Join the rest of us

Sards wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 6:49 pm Come now ouboet. Back to the CC. Join the rest of us

WP is still in 4th. They will take it from here.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 6:58 pm

Sards wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 6:49 pm Come now ouboet. Back to the CC. Join the rest of us

WP is still in 4th. They will take it from here.

Aah. Back again. Welcome. There are 4 teams sitting on the same number.

Next week WP play Griquas who are level with WP.

WP delivered the most Springbok camp players but there are enough quality to rule the CC.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun May 28, 2023 12:11 pm WP delivered the most Springbok camp players but there are enough quality to rule the CC.

Dobson said he wants some silverware so is loading the CC side with URC players. Will probably beat Griquas. Who will be playing their hearts out for 4th spot.
Bulls have an easy 5 pointer against Griffons so will take maximum points.
Sharks have Lions who are also in the running for 4th spot. Sharks Might just throw this game to keep it interesing. Cheetahs and Pumas fight it out for 2nd spot.

Current log
Sharks..........43
Cheetahs ....41
Pumas.........36
WP...............31
Lions...........31
Bulls............31
Griquas.......30

Sards wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 4:12 am Current log
Sharks..........43
Cheetahs ....41
Pumas.........36
WP...............31
Lions...........31
Bulls............31
Griquas.......30

It would be so nice to end this horror season with something to put into the trophy cabinet.

Sards wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 4:09 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun May 28, 2023 12:11 pm WP delivered the most Springbok camp players but there are enough quality to rule the CC.

Dobson said he wants some silverware so is loading the CC side with URC players.

There will only be a few URC players, mostly from the URC bench who havent played a lot. So you can calm down.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 10:47 am

Sards wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 4:09 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun May 28, 2023 12:11 pm WP delivered the most Springbok camp players but there are enough quality to rule the CC.

Dobson said he wants some silverware so is loading the CC side with URC players.

There will only be a few URC players, mostly from the URC bench who havent played a lot. So you can calm down.

I don't care who is on 4th place
Just adding some spice to those that need to win to qualify.
Bulls will definitely get 5 points so may overtake WP

1 Sharks 43
Best finish: First
Worst finish: Third
Remaining matches
Sharks v Lions
Western Province v Sharks

2 Cheetahs 41
Best finish: First
Worst finish: Fifth
Remaining matches
Pumas v Cheetahs
Blue Bulls v Cheetahs

3 Pumas 36
Best finish: First
Worst finish: Seventh
Remaining matches
Pumas v Cheetahs
Griquas v Pumas

4 Western Province 31
Best finish: Third
Worst finish: Seventh
Remaining matches
Griquas v Western Province
Western Province v Sharks

5 Lions 31
Best finish: Third
Worst finish: Seventh
Remaining matches
Sharks v Lions
Griffons v Lions

6 Bulls 31
Best finish: Third
Worst finish: Seventh
Remaining matches
Bulls v Griffons
Bulls v Cheetahs

7 Griquas 30
Best finish: Third
Worst finish: Seventh
Remaining matches
Griquas v Western Province
Griquas v Pumas

8 Griffons 9
Best finish: Eight
Worst finish: Eight
Remaining matches
Bulls v Griffons
Griffons v Lions

Its a real bun fight for that 4th spot.....
That makes it so much more interesting.
WP have to win with a bonus point to keep in 4th as the Bulls will definitely get one. Next week its the table topping Sharks so that could be the last points on offer for WP this weekend. Bulls get Cheetahs next week and that will be epic.
Lions need to beat the Sharks and next week get 5 points against Griffons so definitely in the hunt still.
Griquas have WP this weekend and Pumas next weekend so sadly think that unless they beat WP this weekend , they are out of it.

Will the perpetual chokers win it this year or will the coal miners from mpumaganga take it again?

average joe wrote: Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:26 am Will the perpetual chokers win it this year or will the coal miners from mpumaganga take it again?

It's CC.....not URC when discussing the Chokers

Make the finals and win fokol. Mind you, you only seem to win one every 5 years so you're due one.