Australia v South Africa

TarJak · 08-23-08, 05:14 AM

Only a few hours to go until the Wallabies come up against the Sprinboks. Should be a good match with both side having plenty to play for. No quater will be asked or given though as the long standing rivalry is continued. The midweek football tie between Aus and SA turned out to be a very even affair but hopefully the Wallabies can make it a bit more one sided this time.

Can Robbie Deans experience in winning in SA break a 7 year drought for the men in gold? Lets hope so.

Go Wallabies.

Von Tonner · 08-23-08, 05:48 AM

I agree with you in that this is going to be one heck of a match - simply put, we HAVE to win. Just hope the ref, during the course of the game, does not become a closet team member of either side.

Go Bokke Go!

Jimbuna · 08-23-08, 07:18 AM

To the victor the spoils

Good luck to you both

TarJak · 08-23-08, 04:49 PM

And the spoils go to the Wallabies 27-15 for their firt win in SA since 2001. Was a tough match with quite a few injuries on both sides. The Wallabies defense in the fist half was awesome and one of their best performances so far this season.

I just hope that the injuries don't impact preparation for the next match too much.

Jimbuna · 08-24-08, 06:53 AM

hehe....I just knew when my notification of mail for this thread showed your name, who the victors were.

Konovalov · 08-24-08, 03:00 PM

About time we won over there. I was getting sick of all the excuses such as altitude and everything else. This Kiwi coach has done wonders for our Wallabies.

tomcat · 08-25-08, 01:53 AM

Go Springboks !

Von Tonner · 08-25-08, 05:59 AM

First off - congrats TarJak.

If this is how our present coach views these loses then the Springboks may never ever regain their dominance in world rugby

"there are rumblings in SA Rugby as a result of the team's third successive Tri-Nations defeat, especially after the Springboks were booed at the end of the match in Durban and also while they were getting into their bus. "It's not nice, but one has to live with it," De Villiers said. "The supporters are justly dissatisfied. South Africans are proud people. They want to be winners and support a winning team."
"I have a new style of playing that I want to establish. Rome wasn't built in a day. I ask the public to give us more time to master the things we are trying to do.
"When we throw together all the elements and play according to the style I have in mind, we'll be hard to stop."
Springbok captain Victory Matfield also understands the emotions of the supporters. "We're the Springboks, we're World Cup champions and we've lost two home games in succession.

This guy De Villiers has such a tight contract that to get rid of him will cost around R5million. His performance clause was dropped from 75% down to 50% and then only to be accounted for after 2 years.

Anyhow, may I present the new Springbok jersey to all rugby lovers so you may recognise us when next we take to the park to implement the new way of playing rugby according to our esteemed coach.

Jimbuna · 08-25-08, 08:47 AM

assol :hmm:

Von Tonner · 08-25-08, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

assol :hmm:

A play on the Bok's sponsors, "SASOL" (South African Coal Oil Company)

Jimbuna · 08-25-08, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Tonner

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

assol :hmm:

A play on the Bok's sponsors, "SASOL" (South African Coal Oil Company)

Ah, right....I was thinking of something completely different

08-23-08, 05:14 AM	#1
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Australia v South Africa Only a few hours to go until the Wallabies come up against the Sprinboks. Should be a good match with both side having plenty to play for. No quater will be asked or given though as the long standing rivalry is continued. The midweek football tie between Aus and SA turned out to be a very even affair but hopefully the Wallabies can make it a bit more one sided this time. Can Robbie Deans experience in winning in SA break a 7 year drought for the men in gold? Lets hope so. Go Wallabies.

08-23-08, 07:18 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	To the victor the spoils Good luck to you both __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-24-08, 06:53 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	hehe....I just knew when my notification of mail for this thread showed your name, who the victors were. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-24-08, 03:00 PM	#6
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	About time we won over there. I was getting sick of all the excuses such as altitude and everything else. This Kiwi coach has done wonders for our Wallabies. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

08-25-08, 08:47 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	assol :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-23-08, 05:48 AM	#2
Von Tonner Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 711 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	I agree with you in that this is going to be one heck of a match - simply put, we HAVE to win. Just hope the ref, during the course of the game, does not become a closet team member of either side. Go Bokke Go!

08-23-08, 04:49 PM	#4
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	And the spoils go to the Wallabies 27-15 for their firt win in SA since 2001. Was a tough match with quite a few injuries on both sides. The Wallabies defense in the fist half was awesome and one of their best performances so far this season. I just hope that the injuries don't impact preparation for the next match too much.

08-25-08, 01:53 AM	#7
tomcat Nub Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go Springboks !

08-25-08, 05:59 AM	#8
Von Tonner Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 711 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	First off - congrats TarJak. If this is how our present coach views these loses then the Springboks may never ever regain their dominance in world rugby "there are rumblings in SA Rugby as a result of the team's third successive Tri-Nations defeat, especially after the Springboks were booed at the end of the match in Durban and also while they were getting into their bus. "It's not nice, but one has to live with it," De Villiers said. "The supporters are justly dissatisfied. South Africans are proud people. They want to be winners and support a winning team." "I have a new style of playing that I want to establish. Rome wasn't built in a day. I ask the public to give us more time to master the things we are trying to do. "When we throw together all the elements and play according to the style I have in mind, we'll be hard to stop." Springbok captain Victory Matfield also understands the emotions of the supporters. "We're the Springboks, we're World Cup champions and we've lost two home games in succession. This guy De Villiers has such a tight contract that to get rid of him will cost around R5million. His performance clause was dropped from 75% down to 50% and then only to be accounted for after 2 years. Anyhow, may I present the new Springbok jersey to all rugby lovers so you may recognise us when next we take to the park to implement the new way of playing rugby according to our esteemed coach.