Matty, Hang on to that one. She's a keeper. Great report. Have you signed her up to G&GR?
Watch for Mitchel's try celebration at 3:18, priceless. Drew really did have a great international season after a slight stumble at the start,
It's a shame we don't have the money to poach Van Zyl. The Boks would be far and away the toughest lineup in world rugby to break into for an up-and-coming lock, but you can be sure the Bok coaching staff will get a retainer cap on him ASAP unless someone can make him a better offer. I bet his agent's phone hasn't stopped ringing since the match. If he even has an agent yet. If he doesn't then his phone would be ringing off the hook from agents offering their services.
Worms wont make the Stormers first lock pairing. Behind Bekker and Fondse. He sure was the only WP player on the pitch and the only one bar Beast coming out of this with honour. Vokket Straus and Jacobs was piss poor in midfield. The cracks was in the tight 5 tho. Daniels should have started, Oosthuizen disappointing, Strauss wasnt bad but his lineout throws was dire. Thats where the problem was.Van Zyl was one of the guys who was most unlucky to miss out on a Bok callup. He is also a great leader - captains Western Province when Burger isn't around.
Hard as nails and pretty mobile. Slotted right into Bekker's spot when the latter got injured and called the lineout for WP all season.
Would be a great poach. Why not?
Class act in the speech after the game too. Was asked if he had a point to prove to selectors and handled it extremely well.
Who was that, Giteau?
Looks like BaXXies still can't get over himself.
His reaction when Gildenhuys flopped on him after his try was worth the price of admission on its own. If Gildenhuys had his wits about him and was willing to take a punch, then he could have easily niggled Bakkies into a red card.
could have easily niggled Bakkies into a red card.