2018 June Internationals
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What annoyed me about the game was the incessant fanboi-isms of the dreary comms team - ohhhh look at Radradra, how he can offload, what a fantastic play, blah farkin blah....
Do they not watch any rugby on telly in England? If they watched any SR, or French Top 14 they would note offloads, carries, tackles, and - yes - defence - of this calibre and quality throughout the comps. Just really fuckin irritating we have to put up with this shit. You would think all Eddie has to do is draft in a load of Fijians - and presto, all England woes are automatically fixed. -
@shadowtrooper said in 2018 June Internationals:
Will be interesting to see how the European based players slot in to the group as a whole, given SA fisheads seem to be desperately trying to squash Kilauea-type proportion of race issues which appear lava-like in their ability to de-rail.
Particularly looking forward to see how Frans Steyn, Vermeulen and Bismarck du Plessis go.wait, those guys are back in? BdP is 34. Steyn and Duane are 31. How many tests have they played since the 2015 RWC? Is that really good for SA/Bok rugby?
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@mariner4life said in 2018 June Internationals:
@shadowtrooper said in 2018 June Internationals:
Will be interesting to see how the European based players slot in to the group as a whole, given SA fisheads seem to be desperately trying to squash Kilauea-type proportion of race issues which appear lava-like in their ability to de-rail.
Particularly looking forward to see how Frans Steyn, Vermeulen and Bismarck du Plessis go.wait, those guys are back in? BdP is 34. Steyn and Duane are 31. How many tests have they played since the 2015 RWC? Is that really good for SA/Bok rugby?
Well now, that's exactly what I mean. You have 17 uncapped players, plus the usual suspects plus the European contingent, have you seen Frans Steyn and Vermeulen lately? Not saying they've put on weight, but "work ethic" isn't what springs to mind when you think of foreign-based players.Will be interesting to see how the cauldon is stirred, and if Rassie can keep a lid on it.
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@mikethesnow said in 2018 June Internationals:
With the horseshit spouted by the English commentators, Eddie, Hartley and Daly is Alistair Campbell on board with England?
Listening to the commentary team, you'd think England were winning this comfortably.
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@antipodean I guess they need to make it palable for the home crowd. Just stop the cheerleading and commentate on the game is what I say.
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I know I bang on about the quality of refereeing, but this game is dreadful. I feel sorry for any nation that has Mathieu Raynal. He makes O'Keefe look like referee of the year.
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https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/44278094
Flanker Siya Kolisi will become South Africa's first black Test captain in the three-match series against England next month. -
@kiwimurph Good decision. He's been good for the Sharks and along with du Preez, easy selection for the Boks.
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@antipodean Kolisi plays for the Stormers. But yes - well deserved - he's been a very good player for a long time. Seems like a top bloke too.
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@kiwimurph said in 2018 June Internationals:
@antipodean Kolisi plays for the Stormers. But yes - well deserved - he's been a very good player for a long time. Seems like a top bloke too.
What position does he play?
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@hooroo said in 2018 June Internationals:
@kiwimurph said in 2018 June Internationals:
@antipodean Kolisi plays for the Stormers. But yes - well deserved - he's been a very good player for a long time. Seems like a top bloke too.
What position does he play?
Looseforward
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@booboo said in 2018 June Internationals:
@hooroo said in 2018 June Internationals:
@kiwimurph said in 2018 June Internationals:
@antipodean Kolisi plays for the Stormers. But yes - well deserved - he's been a very good player for a long time. Seems like a top bloke too.
What position does he play?
Looseforward
Oh good. That makes me happy.
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@hooroo said in 2018 June Internationals:
@booboo said in 2018 June Internationals:
@hooroo err why?
because I thought he was a winger
Kolisi has over 100 Stormers caps and has played nearly 30 tests.....
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@kiwimurph said in 2018 June Internationals:
@hooroo said in 2018 June Internationals:
@booboo said in 2018 June Internationals:
@hooroo err why?
because I thought he was a winger
Kolisi has over 100 Stormers caps and has played nearly 30 tests.....
Excellent. Good for him. Sounds as though he has enough experience to be captain.
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Ireland or Australia?
England or SA?
Wales or Argentina?Who are people supporting?
Please note if you select England, your account will cease to function.
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Ireland, SA, Wales
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@billy-tell said in 2018 June Internationals:
Ireland or Australia?
England or SA?
Wales or Argentina?Who are people supporting?
Please note if you select England, your account will cease to function.
Normally it would be Ireland, but Australia are now getting my pity support.
Definitely South Africa. I really want them to get past the quota era, really hoping their players whatever their colour are now good enough and their coach can coach without one hand behind his back and one eye on the daggers.Wales v Arg, I don't mind. Probably leaning Argentina for SANZAAR reasons.
