Currie Cup

[Sards]

Interesting stat Sharks have won 4 out 5 of their last away games in both formats

Why not 5 out of 5?

That's pretty much the norm for the Sharks. It's at home where they struggle. They would invariably lose to 1 team on tour and it would be a tough game. That's when we were aligned to the SH. That's why I enjoyed Soup rugby so much. It's tough as nails to humble the Kiwis at home. And it's a more exciting match generally than up north. You lose focus and suddenly they have 60 on you. Yeah it's happened to the Sharks at times. Especially the Crusaders.

[OomStruisbaai]

Interesting stat Sharks have won 4 out 5 of their last away games in both formats

Why not 5 out of 5?

That's pretty much the norm for the Sharks. It's at home where they struggle. They would invariably lose to 1 team on tour and it would be a tough game. That's when we were aligned to the SH. That's why I enjoyed Soup rugby so much. It's tough as nails to humble the Kiwis at home. And it's a more exciting match generally than up north. You lose focus and suddenly they have 60 on you. Yeah it's happened to the Sharks at times. Especially the Crusaders.

Against which team was that loss?

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks team: 15 Inny Radebe 14 Yaw Penze 13 Jeremy Ward12 Murray Koster 11 Marnus Potgieter 10 Boeta Chamberlain 9 Sanele Nohamba 8 Celimpilo Gumede 7 Thembelani Bholi 6 James Venter (capt) 5 Reniel Hugo 4 Le Roux Roets 3 Wiehahn Herbst 2 Fez Mbtaha 1 Dian Bleuler.

Replacements: Dan Jooste, Khwezi Mona, Lourens Adriaanse, Corne Rahl, OJ Noah, Bradley Davids, Jordan Chait, Curwin Gerste.

[Sards]

Great to see Curwin in action this weekend

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks: 15 Inny-Christian Radebe, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Jeremy Ward, 12 Murray Koster, 11 Marnus Potgieter, 10 Henry Chamberlain, 9 Sanele Nohamba, 8 Celimpilo Gumede, 7 Thembelani Bholi, 6 James Venter (Captain), 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Le Roux Roets, 3 Wiehahn Herbst, 2 Fezokuhle Mbatha, 1 Dian Bleuler.
Replacements: 16 Dan Jooste, 17 Khwezi Mona, 18 Lourens Adriaanse, 19 Corne Rahl, 20 OJ Noa, 21 Bradley davids, 22 Jordan Chait, 23 Curwin Gertse.

Pumas: 15 Tapiwa Mafura, 14 Sebastian de Klerk, 13 Alwayno Visagie, 12 Eddie Fouche, 11 Jade Stighling, 10 Tinus de Beer, 9 Lucky Dlepu, 8 Willie Engelbrecht (captain), 7 Anele Lungisa, 6 Daniel Maartens, 5 Shane Kirkwood, 4 Malembe Mpofu, 3 Simon Raw, 2 Corne Fourie, 1 Ruan Kramer.
Replacements: 16 Llewellyn Classen, 17 Dewald Maritz, 18 Ignatius Prinsloo, 19 Darrien Landsberg, 20 Phumzile Maqondwana, 21 Chriswill September, 22 Devon Williams, 23 Ali Mgijima.

Date: Friday, March 4
Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Kick-off: 19.00 (17.00 GMT)
Referee: Jaco Peyper
Assistant referees: Morne Ferreira, Local
TMO: Marius Jonker

[OomStruisbaai]

Cheetahs: 15 Cohen Jasper, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 Robert Ebersohn, 12 Frans Steyn, 11 Malcolm Jaer, 10 Siyabonga Masuku, 9 Ruan Pienaar (captain), 8 Mihlali Mosi, 7 Jeandré Rudolph, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Victor Sekekete, 4 Aidon Davis, 3 Marné Coetzee, 2 Wilmar Arnoldi, 1 Cameron Dawson.
Replacements: 16 Louis van der Westhuizen, 17 Alulutho Tshakweni, 18 Conraad van Vuuren, 19 Ockie Barnard, 20 Andisa Ntsila, 21 Rewan Kruger, 22 Reinhardt Fortuin, 23 David Brits.

Lions: 15 Tiaan Swanepoel 14 Rabz Maxwane 13 James Mollentze 12Tyler Bocks 11 Divan Rossouw 10 Fred Zeilinga 9 Jurich Claasens 8 Jarod Cairns 7 Emmanuel Tshituka 6 Sibusiso Sangweni 5 Simon Dinisio 4 Lunga Ncube 3 Asenathi Ntlabakanye (captain) 2 PJ Botha 1 JP Smith
Replacements: 16 Dameon Venter 17 Banele Mthenjane 18 Chergin Fillies 19 Izan Esterhuizen 20 MJ Pelser 21 Ginter Smuts 22 James Tedder 23 Luke Rossouw.

Date: Saturday, March 5
Venue: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Kick-off: 17.00 (15.00 GMT)
Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni
Assistant Referees: Morne Ferreira, Local
TMO: Ben Crouse

[Sards]

Sharks: 15 Inny-Christian Radebe, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Jeremy Ward, 12 Murray Koster, 11 Marnus Potgieter, 10 Henry Chamberlain, 9 Sanele Nohamba, 8 Celimpilo Gumede, 7 Thembelani Bholi, 6 James Venter (Captain), 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Le Roux Roets, 3 Wiehahn Herbst, 2 Fezokuhle Mbatha, 1 Dian Bleuler.
Replacements: 16 Dan Jooste, 17 Khwezi Mona, 18 Lourens Adriaanse, 19 Corne Rahl, 20 OJ Noa, 21 Bradley davids, 22 Jordan Chait, 23 Curwin Gertse.

Pumas: 15 Tapiwa Mafura, 14 Sebastian de Klerk, 13 Alwayno Visagie, 12 Eddie Fouche, 11 Jade Stighling, 10 Tinus de Beer, 9 Lucky Dlepu, 8 Willie Engelbrecht (captain), 7 Anele Lungisa, 6 Daniel Maartens, 5 Shane Kirkwood, 4 Malembe Mpofu, 3 Simon Raw, 2 Corne Fourie, 1 Ruan Kramer.
Replacements: 16 Llewellyn Classen, 17 Dewald Maritz, 18 Ignatius Prinsloo, 19 Darrien Landsberg, 20 Phumzile Maqondwana, 21 Chriswill September, 22 Devon Williams, 23 Ali Mgijima.

Date: Friday, March 4
Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Kick-off: 19.00 (17.00 GMT)
Referee: Jaco Peyper
Assistant referees: Morne Ferreira, Local
TMO: Marius Jonker

Inni is popping up everywhere

[OomStruisbaai]

Running out of cash?

[Sards]

Running out of cash?

Maybe he has dried out.

[OomStruisbaai]

Griquas: 15 Rynhardt Jonker, 14 Munier Hartzenberg, 13 Christopher Hollis, 12 Alex-Zander du Plessis, 11 Luther Obi, 10 Theo Boshoff, 9 Stefan Ungerer, 8 Sibabalo Qoma, 7 Hanru Sirgel, 6 Niel Otto (captain), 5 Derik Pretorius, 4 Mzwanele Zito, 3 Janu Botha, 2 Janco Uys, 1 Eddie Davids.
Replacements: 16 Gustav du Rand, 17 Kudzwai Dube, 18 Andries Schutte, 19 Johan Retief, 20 Michael Amiras, 21 Raegan Oranje, 22 Andre Swarts, 23 Sango Xamlashe.

Bulls: 15 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Stedman Gans, 12 Cornal Hendricks, 11 Richard Kriel, 10 Chris Smith, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Muller Uys, 7 Arno Botha, 6 Marcell Coetzee (captain), 5 Janko Swanepoel, 4 Walt Steenkamp, 3 Robert Hunt, 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Simphiwe Matanzima.
Replacements: Schalk Erasmus, 17 Lizo Gqoboka, 18 Kowie Roos, 19 Reinhardt Ludwig, 20 WJ Steenkamp, 21 Keagan Johannes, 22 Juan Mostert, 23 Lionel Mapoe.

Date: Saturday, March 5
Venue: Griqua Park, Kimberley
Kick-off: 14.30 (12.30 GMT)
Referee: AM Jacobs
Assistant referees: Griffin Colby, Local
TMO: Egon Seconds

[OomStruisbaai]

Jake White playing his URC team against Griquas.

[Chilli]

Jake White playing his URC team against Griquas.

They need a bit of winning.

[Chilli]

What happened to Le Roux Roetz going to France?

I see that he is in a bit of shape.

[Chilli]

10-12 @ 1/2 time

[OomStruisbaai]

The 7 flanker of the Pumas is having a great game.

[Sards]

Ok game from the Sharks. Just remember these boys are playing to get into the URC squad. I thought Bohli had a good game. Worked very hard. But this is probably his level. I was keeping an eye on Boeta and Inny . Boeta looked like he really lacks confidence. But his kicks at post were ok. At URC level they all have to go over. But a HUGE improvement. I think the coaching squad takes the boys with problems aside and gives them extra coaching. It definitely shows in Bosch's tackling and Boetas kicking. I also think it's great that they take them out the system for awhile and slowly let them build confidence in the CC before throwing them into the URC. Gives me confidence in our coaching structures.

[assfly]

A pretty awful game to watch. Sharks by far the better team, but didn't seem interested in making an effort. They just seemed happy with bullying them up front, staying in their half and picking up the easy points. I haven't seen a scrum get demolished like that in a long time, it was borderline unsafe to continue.

At least the Pumas put in a good effort, and scored a great try.

I forgot what an excellent player James Venter is. Great to see a player who has such a good tackling technique, instead of running chest-first like so many other players do.

I really like Gumede. I think he could turn into a great 8.

[OomStruisbaai]

Cheetahs will win the CC this year.

[OomStruisbaai]

Vok Fillies replacing Nakananye.

[Chilli]

Cheetahs will win the CC this year.

The Bulls will.

[Chilli]

A pretty awful game to watch. Sharks by far the better team, but didn't seem interested in making an effort. They just seemed happy with bullying them up front, staying in their half and picking up the easy points. I haven't seen a scrum get demolished like that in a long time, it was borderline unsafe to continue.

At least the Pumas put in a good effort, and scored a great try.

I forgot what an excellent player James Venter is. Great to see a player who has such a good tackling technique, instead of running chest-first like so many other players do.

I really like Gumede. I think he could turn into a great 8.

Terrible game.

[OomStruisbaai]

A pretty awful game to watch. Sharks by far the better team, but didn't seem interested in making an effort. They just seemed happy with bullying them up front, staying in their half and picking up the easy points. I haven't seen a scrum get demolished like that in a long time, it was borderline unsafe to continue.

At least the Pumas put in a good effort, and scored a great try.

I forgot what an excellent player James Venter is. Great to see a player who has such a good tackling technique, instead of running chest-first like so many other players do.

I really like Gumede. I think he could turn into a great 8.

Terrible game.

Boeta vs Bosch. Battle of the kick.

[OomStruisbaai]

Boland vs SWD

[OomStruisbaai]

U20 WP 30-29 Bulls

[Sards]

Currie Cup log

Cheetahs.....18
Sharks..........18
Bulls.............15
Griquas........10

[OomStruisbaai]

Cheetahs will destroy the $hark$

[Sards]

WP get Cheetahs next not Sharks

Sharks go against the Blue Bulls

Lions against Griquas

[Sards]

Currie Cup log

Cheetahs.....18
Sharks..........18
Bulls.............15
Griquas........10

That's basically your top 4.
The rest are far off. At least they are all on equal games now.
Griquas have the Lions next , basically 5 points.
Cheetahs have WP.....another full house for Cheetahs
Bulls vs Sharks will be a cracker


How does relegation work

[OomStruisbaai]

There is no relegation.

(Read the OP)

Wednesday, 16 March

Bulls v Sharks

Cheetahs v Western Province

Griquas v Lions

[Sards]

There is no relegation.

(Read the OP)

Wednesday, 16 March

*Bulls v Sharks

Cheetahs v Western Province *

*Griquas v Lions

Putting my money where my mouth is.....guaranteed wins *

[Sards]

Lions only unbeaten side in Under 20s
The spiritual home of South African rugby

[OomStruisbaai]

Western Province: 15 Tristan Leyds, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Mnombo Zwelendaba, 12 Cornel Smit, 11 Angelo Davids, 10 Kade Wolhuter, 9 Thomas Bursey, 8 Keke Morabe, 7 Marcel Theunissen, 6 Nama Xaba (captain), 5 Ben-Jason Dixon, 4 Connor Evans, 3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 2 JJ Kotze, 1 Kwenzo Blose.
Replacements: 16 Lukhanyo Vokozela, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Corne Weilbach, 19 Simon Miller, 20 Roelof Smit, 21 Godlen Masimla, 22 Timothy Swiel, 23 Rikus Pretorius.

Cheetahs: 15 Cohen Jasper, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 Evardi Boshoff, 12 Frans Steyn, 11 Malcolm Jaer, 10 Siya Masuku, 9 Ruan Pienaar (captain), 8 Mihlali Mosi, 7 Jeandré Rudolph, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Victor Sekekete, 4 Ockie Barnard, 3 Aranos Coetzee, 2 Marnus van der Merwe, 1 Schalk Ferreira.
Replacements: 16 Dandrè Delport, 17 Alulutho Tshakweni, 18 Marné Coetzee, 19 Sergio Moreira, 20 Andisa Ntsila, 21 Rewan Kruger, 22 Reinhardt Fortuin, 23 Rosko Specman.

Date: Wednesday, March 16
Venue: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Kick-off: 17.45 (15.45 GMT)
Referee: Morne Ferreira
Assistant referees: Cwengile Jadezweni and Jaco Kotze
TMO: Quinton Immelman

[OomStruisbaai]

Teams:
Bulls

15 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Lionel Mapoe, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Madosh Tambwe, 10 Morne Steyn, 9 Keagan Johannes, 8 WJ Steenkam, 7 Arno Botha (captain), 6 Cyle Brink, 5, Janko Swanepoel, 4 Walt Steenkamp, 3 Kowie Roos, 2 Schalk Erasmus, 1 Lizo Gqoboka

Substitutes: 16 Johan Grobbelaar, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Jacques van Rooyen, 19 Ruan Nortje, 20 Elrigh Louw, 21 Marco Jansen van Vuren, 22 Chris Smith, 23 Cornal Hendricks

Sharks

15 Inny Radebe, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Marnus Potgieter, 12 Murray Koster, 11 Curwin Gertse, 10 Tito Bonilla, 9 Cameron Wright, 8 Celimpilo Gumede, 7 Thembelani Bholi, 6 James Venter (captain), 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Emile van Heerden, 3 Wiehahn Herbst, 2 Fez Mbatha, 1 Dian Bleuler

Substitutes: 16 Dan Jooste, 17 Braam Reyneke, 18 Lourens Adriaanse, 19 Jeandre Labusagne, 20 Ntsika Fisanti, 21 Sanele Nohamba, 22 Jordan Chait, 23 Ethan Fisher

Date: Wednesday, March 16
Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Kick-off: 20.00 (18.00 GMT)
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant referees: Paul Mente, Local
TMO: Egon Seconds

[OomStruisbaai]

Cheetahs by 50
$hark$ by 50

[Sards]

Cheetahs by 50
$hark$ by 50

I see the Tit has been relegated to the Currie Cup. That can only mean that Boeta is going to move up to the URC.......with Bosch

[OomStruisbaai]

Griquas: 15 Rynhardt Jonker, 14 Munier Hartzenberg, 13 Sango Xamlashe, 12 Zander du Plessis, 11 Luther Obi, 10 Theo Boshoff, 9 Johan Mulder, 8 Sibabalo Qoma, 7 Hanru Sirgel, 6 Niel Otto (captain), 5 Derik Pretorius, 4 Mzwanele Zito, 3 Janu Botha, 2 Simon Westraadt, 1 Eddie Davids.
Replacements: 16 Janco Uys, 17 Kudzwai Dube, 18 Andries Schutte, 19 Luyolo Dapula, 20 Michael Amiras, 21 Stefan Ungerer, 22 Ashlon Davids, 23 Prince Nkabinde

Lions: 15 EW Viljoen, 14 Rabz Maxwane, 13 Manuel Rass, 12 Matt More, 11 Divan Rossouw, 10 James Tedder, 9 Ginter Smuts, 8 Emanuel Tshituka, 7 Ruan Venter, 6 Jarod Cairns, 5 Simon Dionisio, 4 Lunga Ncube, 3 Jannie du Plessis (captain), 2 Morne Brandon, 1 Jean-Pierre Smith.
Replacements: 16 Jacque-Louis du Toit, 17 Okuhle Siyeni, 18 Asenathi Ntlabakanye, 19 MJ Pelser, 20 Mark Snyman, 21 Jurich Claasens, 22 Luke Rossouw, 23 James Mollentze.

Date: Wednesday, March 16
Venue: Griqua Park, Kimberley
Kick-off: 15.30 (13.30 GMT)
Referee: Griffin Colby
Assistant referees: Ashleigh Murray-Pretorius, Local
TMO: Ben Crouse

[Chilli]

Cheetahs by 50
$hark$ by 50

Fuck me.
Are you drunk Oom?
Griquas by 11
WP by 30
$harks by 67

[Sards]

Cheetahs by 50
$hark$ by 50

Fuck me.
Are you drunk Oom?
Griquas by 11
WP by 30
$harks by 67

The 2 of you are on pappegaaitwak

[OomStruisbaai]

Cheetahs by 50
$hark$ by 50

Fuck me.
Are you drunk Oom?
Griquas by 11
WP by 30
$harks by 67

Komaan Chilli. Paarwater have no idea selecting that midfield. We have depth but he stcik with overrated Smith and who ever. JdJ is back so he have Prinsloo, du Plessis and JdJ. Frans will kill these youngster. You have a solid experience pack compare to our youngsters. Our back 3 are midgets, maybe dangerous.

If Kade Wolhuter get that backline firing, he can go straight back to the Stormers

Jake White overplay his URC team.

[OomStruisbaai]

The Cheetahs vs WP game is poor. Lots of handling errors. Only that massive penalty by Wolhuter the difference.