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It is dificult to say at this stage how involved Ruan will be. Heyneke Meyer is a big admirer of him, but he also is a huge fan of Fourie Du Preez. It seems, at least from media speculation, that Fourie Du Preez will play and captain the Boks against England, so I think the whole matter hinges on th...

"Heyneke Meyer has confirmed that Ruan Pienaar will join the Springbok squad for their planning camp in Durban. The scrumhalf has been in outstanding form for Ulster this season and was nominated for the European Rugby Player of the Year award. According to SuperSport.com, Pienaar will be the t...

I cant see how the Terblanche incident merited anything more than a penalty, if anything Ford should have been penalized for provocation. This whole provocation issue is something I would like the IRB to have a look at, it is ridiculous that you can get away with pulling people's hair, pushing anoth...

Positives were that Roman Prat didn't think that the ball was out in the build up to P3's try! And that he didn't think 1f deserved a yellow for slapping the ball out of blair's hands! It was a gutsy performance, and a deserved win, but I think we dodged a few bullets with a few of the major reffin...

If we're looking at bringing up our youth in the next few seasons, is an international not what we want? Somebody who will bring the Academy guys along and will be missing for the Internationals so that we can play our young guys there without criticism. By the way, Spies has said he's not playing ...

Completely far fetched I know (hence posting in the wish list thread) but what about going after David Pocock as our last NIQ signing. He's out of contract for next season with the Reds trying to sign him from the Western Force, point being he hasn't signed a new contract. Would be an unreal signin...

by ruckover » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:22 pm Presuming that if we do get Brussow or Kankowski our back row for next year will be: 6. Ferris 7. Brussow/Kankowski 8. Henry Dont watch too much Sharks rugby but I thought Kankowski was an out and out 8? Am I wrong? Yes Kankowski is an out and out 8. I think h...

I think that team looks awful. Jackson at inside centre? Not one of Tuohy or Muller in the 2nd row? Darcy at wing at not FB? Very weak looking back row. Got to ask about Macklin - what is the point of him being in the squad if with 2 THs unavailable he isnt played even in a game the coach is clearl...

Just throwing it out there but since the majority of our NIQ players have came from Sharks/Blues are there any Blues or Sharks players coming out of contract that play in the back row? The Sharks have a very experienced player called Jacques Botes who should be coming to the end of his contract, mu...

Not long until my second favourite Rugby Competition kicks off (First favourite of course being the HEC), and what a way to start with our mates from Blues playing Crusaders! :cheers: Will anyone be watching? Bound to be a few who, despite the early Kick Off times do enjoy it. Early days I know but...

I agree with everything that people have said regarding Clancy. When a referee dominates a game that much, you know he has had a howler. The only thing I can think that may have influenced his performance is the fact that Super rugby is just about to start and there has been an IRB directive about b...

Overall a rather scratchy performance and most of the players looked incredibly rusty, although that said it was unsurprising given that most have not been playing for the past 3 weeks, team disruptions and off field speculations/issues. + Defense - overall I though the defensive shape and mettle we...

I have to agree it was a bit of a strange decision, as there were only 3 minutes on the clock and even if the Dragons had scored they would still have been a point shy. Maybe big John had watched a re run of the game from last year last night or something and wanted the game sown up completely, who ...

I think there is good reason to believe that the coach is coming from SA....just playing hard ball as I understand it and thats why the announcement was vague on the matter today. Hmm interesting? Know anymore about who it would be? I know of the following SA coaches that are possibly available; Jo...

I was just wondering if anyone knew if Ulster will extend Stefan's contact up till the end of the season? I know there was talk of him extending if they got to the quarters. I think he's been very good for Ulster and the back three look very composed with him around, so would love him to stay if it ...