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Re: Player Ratings: Not explosive but effective

OricAL — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 08:39:01 -0000

Giving PSDT '7' and Kolisi '6' is simply abhorrent.... I challenge anyone to watch the game again and watch the contributions of each. If Kolisi is a '6', the PSDT is a 15... Kolisi simply did NOTHING. The only time his name was even mentioned by the commentary, was when referring who the captain is. He did nothing. PSDT is a complete machine - easily the most industrious flank in world rugby.

As for WLR - he should be waterboy next game. Frankly, his contribution is woeful. Put in Colbe or Frans S.

Re: Saracens: A tribute to Schalk Burger

OricAL — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 04:30:19 -0000

LEGEND.

Re: Sinckler was a 'cheap target'

OricAL — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:02:13 -0000

Cheap shots indeed. England might want to consider their kicking away possession (giving Wales nearly 2/3 possession) and the Welsh themselves actually running the ball from everywhere - and being very disciplined in doing so. England had bad discipline - resulting in a high penalty count (which the welsh didn't fully capitalise on...). In this game, EJ tactics were beaten fair n square.

Re: No racism, as Ashwin 'walks out' again

OricAL — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 05:21:27 -0000

Apologies, typo.

Re: No racism, as Ashwin 'walks out' again

OricAL — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 05:14:21 -0000

Frankly, the only 'racism' in this whole sorry sage has come from Willemse and the Sports Minister Tokozile Xasa. Both of these individuals should issue formal apologies to the nation for fermenting racial tensions and creating unnecessary division and mistrust. Mr. Xasa should then resign.

Re: Allister falls on his sword

OricAL — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:45:53 -0000

'Shock' announcement...? Really?

Re: New Bok coach a real bolter

OricAL — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:05:42 -0000

Great coaches take average players, and make a great team. Davids took on a behemoth of a task at the Kings - and pulled off some pretty spectacular game play and player camaraderie. He was against it big time, but they punched above their expectations. With a greater talent pool at his disposal, hopefully he can restore the Boks.

Re: VIDEO: Horrific head kick sends player to hospital

OricAL — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:10:46 -0000

I'm not sure what shocks me more - the kick, or the fact that his team mates didn't jump in and pummel him senseless until the police and ambulance arrived.... Coward.

Re: Quo vadis Springboks?

OricAL — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:26:16 -0000

Ok, so it looks like the writing is on the wall for AC - indications are end December. However, WHY WAIT? It's seems to be pretty much a done deal, so get an incumbent coach in immediately. Lets be honest, whoever comes in next won't be worse!! Plus, it gives the new coach an immediate intro into Int. coaching on a tour with 3 games in 3 weeks, and the supporters will understand new coach, so won't expect much. JUST GET ON WITH IT!!

Re: VIDEO: Irish pundits rip into Boks

OricAL — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 02:22:17 -0000

Living in Europe, I normally go to at least one, sometimes 2 EOTY
games. It's normally a good opportunity for a weekend trip to go see
some European city, have beers with the local supporters and 'catch the
match'. It's been great. Thing is, I normally go in a group of
friends and family - sometimes up to 15-20 people. Each one paying for
match fees, flights/travel, hotels, food etc etc. This year NOBODY I know is
going. None. And I'm sure we're not the only group doing this. How
much money will ALL the supporting cities and rugby unions be losing?
This is the only way the powers that be will learn that their political
meddling is destroying the Boks - not improving it. When you hit them
financially, they will do something. Rugby is simply a business for
these political parasites, so lets make them feel 'something'.

Re: LIVE NOW: Ireland v South Africa

OricAL — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 14:50:53 -0000

Hmmm, whats the word...? Oh yes, Pathetic!

Re: Player Ratings: Much better Boks

OricAL — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 16:01:23 -0000

PSdT deserves at least an 8....

Re: LIVE NOW: South Africa v New Zealand

OricAL — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 13:30:47 -0000

Finally the commitment we've been waiting for!! Kitshoff, EE, Marx and PSdT had blinders!!

Re: LIVE NOW: New Zealand v South Africa

OricAL — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 06:06:08 -0000

I can’t believe what I just saw… Yes NZ were good – but 57-0? SA really are falling further and
further back. AC subbing players that were actually doing things (JLDP, Serfontein), yet keeps on the likes of Cassim, Rhule and so on – for what? Marx and Rhule were shocking, any hooker that can’t
throw is a liability. Simple as. Why were they not subbed straight earlier? Just those 2 players cost us at least 3, maybe 4 tries – right at crucial stages too. Paige was good when he came on – did much more that FH. AC doesn’t have a clue. It’s time he takes it on the chin and admits
it to himself, be honourable and bow out.

Re: LIVE NOW: Australia v South Africa

OricAL — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 08:17:49 -0000

Scrappy... But Kitshoff was immense. PSDT man of match.

Re: Rian Malan on Zille tweet: SA wounds too raw for colonial truth. Brilliant.

OricAL — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 02:28:44 -0000

Great article.

Re: Parisse warns Italy will continue to bend rules

OricAL — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 13:33:17 -0000

Controversial...? Nope, just smart coaching...

Re: Report: US Intel Met Secretly With Mossad, Plotting to Hide Intelligence From Trump

OricAL — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 09:19:17 -0000

The US is utterly and totally enslaved to Israel. As Bibi has brazenly bragged in the past that Israel owns America through congress and the Senate. 2% of the US population - yet the majority in Congress and the Senate. Israel is financially plundering the US - and most Americans don't even know it. Israel is no friend of the US. Lets not forget the Israeli agents that were arrested right after 911 and then mysteriously released and flown back to Israel...

Re: Strauss backs Springbok overhaul

OricAL — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 06:38:21 -0000

Fix no.1: Ban all government interference.
Fix no.2: Make all school rugby, weight category instead of age category - this will force the skills up.
Fix no.3: For the national side, select from the best international coaches - schools and provinces do, so should the national squad.

Re: Player Ratings: As bleak as can be

OricAL — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 15:20:46 -0000

1??? That much???

Re: LIVE CHAT: England v South Africa

OricAL — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 11:55:14 -0000

Why do we bother... totally outplayed. Again. On paper, man-for-man that was a win for the Boks, Instead, the Boks get humiliated by a MUCH better coached side. Only when the Bok supporters STOP going to the games, will the powers that be change the coaching structure. Pathetic and sad.

Re: SA Rugby faces 'major' overhaul

OricAL — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:00:00 -0000

So... assuming that 200,000 people will flock to country with their wallets, (which is HIGHLY doubtful...), lets run the numbers. R27.3 Billion divided by 200,000 is R136,500 per person. Which at today's Sterling Exchange rate is roughly 7,950 quid / person... Really? 200,000 people paying nearly 8,000 quid for a holiday to watch rugby? What utter nonsense! The historical ACTUAL average amount tourists spend is a fraction of this!!!! Do some simple research!

Ok, so yes there are other revenue streams like TV and so on, but common... they will never plug such a massive shortfall!! This is just more stupid ideas to allow a few key connected people at the top to make huge money on special contracts - just like the Football world cup!

Put the energies, money and time to sort out the national team instead!

Re: Where to now for 'embarrassed' Boks?

OricAL — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 05:26:48 -0000

It really makes me sad that supporters will pay with their hard-earned money to go watch this team - which then keeps AC and his fellow pathetic 'coaches' in their jobs. If fans stopped going to the matches, they would soon be sacked, policies changed and things might just change.

Re: PLAYER RATINGS: Masterclass

OricAL — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 16:21:10 -0000

NZ coaching, talent, players, school, club and talent focused structures, 10/10. (see what happens when a government promotes the PROPER way of doing things....)

Re: Boks like a 'broken record'

OricAL — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 15:13:05 -0000

Substandard coaching delivers substandard performance, which delivers substandard results. It's inevitable. We need to bring in an international coach with pedigree.