International Rugby Results

[kindaconfuzed]

Grant etc

Does anyone have a view on the rugby results over the weekend?

Kinda -wondering

[handmade]

The results should be available at:

http://www****gby.co.za (News24.com)

or

http://www.sarfu.org.za/

or is this just a dig at us local rugby fanatics down here in the Southern hemisphere :-). Not that we don't deserve it if you know what I mean.

[kindaconfuzed]

Handmade

The latter I'm afraid it was just too tempting to let pass, after years of being the underdogs. Funny how silent the web is at the moment and how many over there didn't get a chance to see it.

But then I realise it isn't over till the fat lady sings.

Kinda - hopin we keep it up

[handmade]

The silence is kinda eerie :-). Almost as if everyone is waiting to hear the deaths rattle of the SA coach (not in a physical sense).

At least we aren't like the Columbians, who shoot their players and coaches. We are a lot more civilized. We have been taught by the British when we were once part of the colonial system. We simply defame, humiliate and slander them in the press, encourage them to take their expertise to other rugby countries where they are paid more money and then have them up for treason if they set foot in the country again :lol:

I'm kinda like Nigel in a way. Sort of hoping that the coach has some hidden agenda. It's better than the reality of considering that they actually were beaten by a bunch of whiskey drinking scots. Yikes! it's almost too much to contemplate :-).

I think I'll definitely be watching the cricket on Saturday.

[kindaconfuzed]

Handmade

Don't worry about the defamation and humiliation this is just good management techniques and all part of the motivation process. I know quite a few companies that operate the same culture and are unlikely to change, after all they (the managers) wouldn't have got to their elevated positions without being good managers.

And the cycle just goes on repeating itself, oh when will we learn.

Kindaconfuzed by it all!

[Grant]

Since Saturday I decided to use my Springbok rugby jersey as waste cloth. I can't bring myself to wear the thing in public anymore.

When we played France I thought we just had a bad day, no a very, very bad day. Aganist the Scots it dawned on me that this might just be the future of S.A. rugby. When the politicians get involved and particularly when the minister of sport makes racist statements dotted with 4 letter words, purely because he hasn't the intelligence, education, wit or vocabulary, it's time to watch British soccer on the tube, even though I am a die hard rugby fan. I am convinced that even Aston Villa (a badly rated English soccer team, 14th in the English premiership league. Sorry coudn't resist this one :-)) would give the Springboks a whipping at rugby. This mainly due to the dirty play Aston Villa are notorius for.

[kindaconfuzed]

Grant

Its pleasing to see the state of your mindset with regard to the rugby and it seems the football isn't much better (tee hee) but I think my gloating maybe shortlived.

As for your Springbok jersey well I could hand it over to the local pub for the door mat but then peeps might trip over it, similar to some of your players.

I thought you were an OK guy (Okkie but not sure if this phrase is still used or has it gone the way of biltong and Greek Cafes) until you told us yer supported Aston Villa which will take some explaining. If I had your intelligence I perhaps I could have used loads of metaphors here but alas my mental capacity does not match yours.

Now the team to support is Liverpool, how we keep winning with only one striker is amazing, imagine what we could do if we got a couple. Now we look promising but its a bit like a supermarket cake, great to look at but doesn't taste too special (now you seem to have taught me to use metaphors after all).

I'm sure the bok will spring (ha ha) back and then I'm gonna go in hidin for a while, but to be beaten by Scotland of all peeps is pretty dire (and no apologies to any Scotsman reading this) and not to mention humilating but it could have been worse you could have been beaten by Ireland - ha ha!

The dangerous aspect to all of this is that England might begin to think they are world beaters and then we can only fall flat on our face.

Grant - keep yer chin up and no more cryin inter yer beer (or as the Scots call it a pint of heavy), after all its not likes its proper beer yer drink there anyway.

Kinda - gleeful

[Anonymous]

S.A. Breweries will have 'ye guts fer garters' if you aren't carfeful, not to mention the local South Africans. If you think rugby is a religion down here you should hear what they have to say about their beer. It's the one thing that is consistent in South Africa, whatwith the political interference in sport and all. When you are happy you have a beer, when sad you have a beer and even when you're tired you have a beer, or even if you're just plain thirsty you have a beer. S.A. Breweries are really good marketers or we South Africans are just plain gullible. Now I know the Brits have a thing about their beer and all and they probably invented pubs, but it really takes a seriously lacking taste bud to drink the bitter beer up there and you know what they say about 'you are what you eat' so essentially Brits must just be 'seriously lacking' :-).

Liverpool are in for a hiding soon. Manchester United will soon have them eating dust again. As for the Gunners, well they seem to in danger of dropping into 1st division if they're not careful.

[handmade]

I see we are now into rugby, beer or soccer and beer. The favourite pastime of typical Boere and Pommies. I would tread lightly on this one Kinda, as Python rightly states that Rugby in South Africa is a religion, but beer is a demi god most boere will kill for :-).

I am amazed that in typical South African fashion Python is a Man United fan. I am not sure what Man United has done to win the favour of most South Africans, but for one thing it's can't be for playing good soccer :wink: . mmmm I begin to wonder if Sir Alex's trip to Cape Town was to buy some more fans. He's really become a celebrity down this side of the world, but in typical Man United fashion he didn't really score with his recent 'legwork' in Cape Town :-).

I reluctantly will admit to supporting The Owls (Sheffield Wed.), although of late I am beginning to wonder if my loyalty is perhaps in some way perverted or has something to do with the fact that I just can't see myself supporting Liverpool, Villa, Gunners or God forbid Man United. The Owls did have Kevin Keagan plus they have interesting traditions, grim determination and their supporters are usually not a rowdy bunch of drunk hooligans more interested in beer than in soccer.

In South African rugby of late we have beer drinking hooligans who now run onto the pitch and attack the ref during international test matches. If memory serves me correct the ref was a Irishman and since Saturday I would not recommend any Scottish ref for any games in South Africa :-). This would be good advice for the next few years as South Africans do have a problem with bearing grudges when it comes to rugby and beer.

[kindaconfuzed]

Grant, Handmade & Python (guest)

Oh how sweet you lot are (just like yer beer) if it wasnt for the fact there's a big pond between us now yer wudin be talkin to me like that!!

I have to agree with yer Handmade, why do people keep on supportin MU with their manager Rudolph Red Nose - does he drink or what. The only other person with a redder one (other than Rudolph) is Smichael.

Now we all know what old Fergie was up to in CT its just a pity he couldn't get his leg over at his age in such a small space. He was obviously set up because no normal guy would get into a car with a woman after a few beers!! Don't think you can joke about this or we might get the sack!!! - whatever finally happened to that reporter, time to dish the dirt I think.

I must admit to having to see him in a different light but then we dont have to worry too much, because the MU board are goin to hit the MOTIVATION button soon which means his days are numbered. Fergie has already started to attack the fans who have dared to be critical of his management.

Now for yer beer, when I had an immature pallet I used to like Lion but on a recent visit I didn't see many drinking it and when I did find a place that sold it it was awful. I had to look again to see if someone had put a lolipop in there.

I am heartened though as a restuarant in Plett (opposite CNA on the corner with a Parrot at the cash till - now yer wonderin what the parrot has got to do with it - visit and all will be revealed about this parrot) when I saw they sold Belgium beer so someone has taste. Now I know you SA's are going to try to convince yerselves that the parrot drinks the Belgium beer but I don't think you should go that route.

As yer beer drinkin palates mature you will find you want to move on from the sweet stage to a more fuller hop (e) flavour but then you guys are going to be lost cos there's no wher for yer to go with these new refined pallets (sic).

Liverpool will do the bus' when they get another player who can score so watch out. I know of other Liverpool supporters who live in Knysna so take care on match day. So watch out you Man U, or Sheffield for that matter, and just keep out of the Long Bar when Liverpool are playing. You will recognise me cos I will be trying to get a decent beer - well I can but try.

See ya all
Kinda - fun teasing you lot

[Grant]

Sorry guys but I just could'nt resist this one. :D

Springbok rugby practice was delayed nearly two hours today after a
player reported finding an unknown white powdery substance on the practice field. Head coach Strauli immediately suspended practice while police were called to investigate.

After a complete analysis, Scotland Yard forensic experts determined
that the white substance unknown to players was the try line.

Practice was resumed after special agents decided the team was unlikely
to encounter the substance again. (SAPA) :roll:

[Anonymous]

Grant

Thats cracked me up and I'm laughin all the way to the pub for a warm beer.

Lol

[kindaconfuzed]

Grant too much!

The boks coach while being interviewed said,

"I've had to draw a line in the sand and my players know they can't cross it"


Scotland yard interviewed a Bok and he admitted to being a rugby player. The coach has been quoted as saying, "there's no place in the modern game for attitudes like that."


Latest news just out, the Bok coach has invited the players wives over to increase motivation, the girls don't mind playing as long as there are hairdryers in the changing room.

Kinda fun

[handmade]

And then there is Charles Glass. I suppose we could always crack a Castle if we lose. Considering that it's such a BIG if I recokon we can start now

Cheers guys...