19-11-2006, 09:28 PM
I think the thing about Bok rugby that worries me the most is commitment. I have seen it in the Tri Nations and last weekend, it reminds of a time just after the '95 world cup when they started talking about money and not the game. The was big problems then and now again. There seem to be no pride in most of the players.
Get rid of JW, Smit and a few regular so called stars and they will be a force again. If possible have a look at games where Vic Matfield play for the Bokke with Bakkes Botha as partner, then a game where Vic has ontother partner. He only "seem" to want to partner with Bakkes. I'm talking against a Bulls player !! I've been in the UK too long
To cut a long story short. Drop JW, Smit and Vic, then get a coach and players whao WANT to play and deserve to be there, then, and only then will they become a force in world rugby again.
Ask yourself this question. What does the UK and in particilar Ireland and England teams and supporters think about us, the Bokke and the SA supporters ? JW leave 13 of the top players at home nd think he will beat the Irish and English with his 2nd / 3rd team. I think that's a slap in the face and show disrespect to these nations.
Get rid of JW, Smit and a few regular so called stars and they will be a force again. If possible have a look at games where Vic Matfield play for the Bokke with Bakkes Botha as partner, then a game where Vic has ontother partner. He only "seem" to want to partner with Bakkes. I'm talking against a Bulls player !! I've been in the UK too long
To cut a long story short. Drop JW, Smit and Vic, then get a coach and players whao WANT to play and deserve to be there, then, and only then will they become a force in world rugby again.
Ask yourself this question. What does the UK and in particilar Ireland and England teams and supporters think about us, the Bokke and the SA supporters ? JW leave 13 of the top players at home nd think he will beat the Irish and English with his 2nd / 3rd team. I think that's a slap in the face and show disrespect to these nations.
Afrikaans Leef
Blou Bulle CC Champs 2003 / 2003
Blou Bulle CC Champs 2003 / 2003