The Rugby Thread

[Irishnev]

We didn’t even mention Toulouse - that was some “hit” for the red card

[Buzzo]

We didn’t even mention Toulouse - that was some “hit” for the red card

I missed the game as I was out.

Saw the second half of the Leicester Montpellier.

[Buzzo]

[ame]https://twitter.com/lionsofficial/status/1401493921054826499[/ame]

[Zapater]

Springboks squad

Props: Thomas du Toit, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Frans Malherbe, Ox Nché, Trevor Nyakane, Coenie Oosthuizen

Hookers: Joseph Dweba, Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi, Scarra Ntubeni

Locks: Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg, Franco Mostert, Marvin Orie, RG Snyman

Loose forwards: Dan du Preez, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi, Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese

Utility forwards: Jean-Luc du Preez, Rynhardt Elstadt

Scrum-halves: Faf de Klerk, Herschel Jantjies, Sanele Nohamba, Cobus Reinach

Fly-halves: Elton Jantjies, Handré Pollard, Morné Steyn

Midfielders: Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel, Wandisile Simelane, Frans Steyn

Outside Backs: Aphelele Fassi, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, Sbu Nkosi, Yaw Penxe, Rosko Specman, Damian Willemse

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Would have chosen Marcel Coetzee and Cornal Hendricks. It's likely that Duane Vermeulen won't be available to play because of injury, so perhaps Coetzee will indeed get a late call up. Not sure how Simelane is better (well, he is darker...) than Hendricks, but okay.

[Irishnev]

Been hearing about this guy since he was 16......just broke into the Leinster and Irish set up this year....going to be a star

[ame="https://twitter.com/premiersportstv/status/1403447474992422912"]https://twitter.com/premiersportstv/status/1403447474992422912[/ame]

[Buzzo]

Forward pass to the 9?

[Buzzo]

The Pro14 becomes The United Rugby Championship.

[ame]https://twitter.com/PRO14Official/status/1404717060354084865[/ame]

[ame]https://twitter.com/PRO14Official/status/1404715299031719936[/ame]

[Irishnev]

Good news - better standard and hopefully less of a monopoly. The games vs the SA sides will also be a better prep for European games

[Buzzo]

I love how quick they are to adapt within the Pro14 (or now the URC). They accept the need to move things forwards on an almost yearly basis. Has to be good for every single aspect of the game including revenues and then quality.

[Buzzo]

The Bristol vs Quine game was mental yesterday. Quinn’s 28-0 down came back, to lead then draw in 80mins. They then won in ET. I only saw from about 50 mins.

Then Exeter reasonably comfortable against Sale. Tuilagi very lucky not to get a red.

Hard to look past Exeter in the final.

[Gray]

Was a great match. Looking forward to going to the final Saturday. Hoping for another upset

[Buzzo]

Lions team vs Japan.

Depleted squad so not much choice. But good to see early Scottish involvement. Ample opportunity for players to show what sort of form they are in.

[ame]https://twitter.com/lionsofficial/status/1407277284868907012[/ame]

[Irishnev]

Lions team vs Japan.

Depleted squad so not much choice. But good to see early Scottish involvement. Ample opportunity for players to show what sort of form they are in.

https://twitter.com/lionsofficial/st...77284868907012

Depleted.......p’ah.......those Irish lads are staying in with Tadgh F joining them

[Buzzo]

I'm looking forward to the game. I know someone who is going. I'm very jealous.

[Irishnev]

I'm looking forward to the game. I know someone who is going. I'm very jealous.

Ya looking forward also