Comments on: De Villiers still on track

By: Michael Big Boss Kaniki

Michael Big Boss Kaniki — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:37:11 +0000

Hey there Lads…its seems old “Jon” has forgotten one thing. Win all you want, (tri-nations) that is…But no one really cares unless you win the world cup huh?! I dare you to argue. If not, then tell me why we know the All Blacks to be the kings of chocking. Hey, if Im outta order let me know, but all I know is that Jake White did it, and he’s revered so much more on the international front that dear old G. Henry.

Point is, unlike football where you have 20+ games a year\season to “prove” yourself (excluding Romans Chelsea), rugby requires years. Esp in the SA domain where sports admin is highly mixed with personal vendettas and politics.

So win all the Tri-Nations you want, but I guess building a team that wins the big ones isnt too bad. Then again, I guess it does not matter if we NEVER beat NZ in NZ. If we beat them at home, as well as Aus we’ll still win the triphy right?

Oh well…use it dont use Jon…

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By: Siyabonga Ntshingila

Siyabonga Ntshingila — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:19:09 +0000

Well Paddy boet, good queastion. Where is he?

I find him to be an opposite of sorts to Adi jacobs. Solid on defence but somewhat limited going forward. With Ricky,Butch and Jean inside him, do you really need extra defensive ballast at the expense of vision, quick feet and hands?

You know what I like that though?In the absence of Jaqcue Fourie, we have 3 black players putting up their hands for the position.All on merit too.

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By: Paddy II

Paddy II — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:16:11 +0000

Siyabonga

Re: Number 13… you mention only Bobo as a suitable replacement for Jacobs, but can you tell me: where is Wayne Julies?

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By: Siyabonga Ntshingila

Siyabonga Ntshingila — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:48:02 +0000

In an ideal world,yes you would be correct.This isn’t it though mate.

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By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:37:29 +0000

Siya, only people who are utterly BORN to lose and keep on losing could ever come up with “I’d rather lose for the next two years” etc etc.

One does not breed a culture of winning and dominance by losing first.

You breed it by winning today.

And then winning tomorrow too. And the day after that.

Once you lose, you tend to keep on losing. And vice versa. Really, that’s why NZ has not lost to SA on home turf for a decade.

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By: Reggie

Reggie — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:27:40 +0000

Great article, If I read keo, then I get sick, because the default position for the black coach and players is to fail or to be substandard. That’s what is expected of him until he does well and then he is OK till the next game, at least. Just look at the comments on all the black players, except Habana. he has done well so far, non of the players have disgraced themselves, except maybe Tonderai and Pienaar (who has lost his confidence) and they should be applauded for that. Finish and klaar !

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By: Ndumiso Ngcobo

Ndumiso Ngcobo — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:54:33 +0000

You know, the media is always on government’s case about the jobs-for-pals and political connections.

Somebody please give this man a column. You’ve outdone yourself again.

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By: Stevland

Stevland — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:48:52 +0000

Heita from the False Teeth Capital of the World.
Totally off the subject quickly, apparently Snoek after a mini absence last year is back in abundance. Moving right along then, excellent piece mate, now you know, what I know aboutn Rugga is dangerous, so Im’a keep my comment pertaining to the subject at hand limited………

GO BOKKE!!!!!!! Ball in hand or in the air….Mina I dont care!!!!

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By: Phresh

Phresh — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:33:59 +0000

uSum mor,

I’m a Durban boy too but if I know anything about Bolla Conradie and internationals, especially against New Zealand and Australia, he becomes a demon on steroids. Ruan Pienaar is a great ball player and distributor but to win against sides like the aussies and kiwi’s you need that and a little extra. A bald head wouldn’t hurt either especially against Georgy.

Phresh

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By: Siyabonga Ntshingila

Siyabonga Ntshingila — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:10:42 +0000

I hear you there fFresh but I’d rather lose to the all-blacks the next two fixtures if it means then establishing a long-term dominance over them and retaining the world cup. In the international game you need long-term vision. Doubt PdV will start Frans Steyn over Butch anyway.

Brent, mate, name me a better fetcher than Luke (Schalk excepted). Agree with you on not over-anaylsing.

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