PDV strikes again

[FrankLind]

Controversial former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers hasn't taken long to criticise the new set-up, labelling Heyneke Meyer's South African squad "too white".
With two wins, two draws and two losses from his first six tests in charge, Meyer is under pressure to get the Boks firing for their home Rugby Championship tests against the Wallabies and All Blacks.
He might be under pressure to change his mix of players too, if De Villiers' campaign gathers pace.

De Villiers, the first non-white head coach of the Boks, from 2008-11, isn't happy with the racial composition of the current side

"It's just the little things that bother me. We need to know in what country we do live. And at this moment we are turning a lot of black people against ourselves by making the team white and nobody will talk about these things but I just have to. And that is what... actually we're breaking up our country again," De Villiers told Ballz Radio in an interview in South Africa.
The Springboks started three non-white players against the All Blacks in Dunedin last weekend - wing Bryan Habana, fullback Zane Kirchner and prop Tendai Mtwarira. Backline utility de Jongh came off the bench.
"We do have a lot of great [black] players who can make a difference. You have Gio Aplon - here in Cape Town - who can make a hell of a difference. You've got Juan de Jongh, an exciting player who can make a difference. We never played (Siya) Kolisi - who's now injured, he was never given a chance," said De Villiers, who is director of rugby at the University of the Western Cape, after losing the Springboks job following last year's World Cup quarter-final exit.
"There are a lot of players like Chiliboy Ralepelle (who is also injured). He was the one guy who can make that 10 per cent difference that you need from a replacement to come onto the field.
"We're turning all the black support against the Springboks. Wherever I go I hear people talking negative about the Springboks."


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[Braveheart81]

What a load of crap.

JP Pietersen is injured as well and would definitely be in the team if fit.

Mvovo has played some of the games.

There's probably more black players in the mix now than there were when PDV was the coach.

 

[Brisbok]

He obviously can't handle not having any attention anymore. The scary thing is that because of the fragile relationship between Government and Sport (particularly rugby) in South Africa, you can't 100% rule out ridiculous comments like these having some kind of impact.

Chilliboy Ralapelle - fit and available for large parts of de Villiers' tenure, but very rarely selected

Juan de Jongh - fit and available for the majority of de Villiers' tenure, but very rarely selected

Aplon - usually only selected to cover other injuries.

 

[kronic]

 

[Braveheart81]

He obviously can't handle not having any attention anymore. The scary thing is that because of the fragile relationship between Government and Sport (particularly rugby) in South Africa, you can't 100% rule out ridiculous comments like these having some kind of impact.

Chilliboy Ralapelle - fit and available for large parts of de Villiers' tenure, but very rarely selected

Juan de Jongh - fit and available for the majority of de Villiers' tenure, but very rarely selected

Aplon - usually only selected to cover other injuries.

I also like that during his tenure, PDV used John Smit well past his prime to keep both Chiliboy and Beast out of his team.

 

[Mank]

"We're turning all the black support against the Springboks. Wherever I go I hear people talking negative about the Springboks."

Yup Pieter, that's because you live in Cape Town.

 

[Brumby Jack]

I think he meant this team is too Blue Bull.

 

[Dam0]

Obviously PdV is off his rocker. I have to ask however if he is just a reflection of the current opinions in SA rugby and government. Is this opinion one that is likely to be shared by other coaches and administrators in and around South African rugby? Or alternatively is he just having a whinge because no-one is paying him any attention?

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Got to give it to PDV. At least he never fails to entertain - even if it is for all the wrong reasons.

 

[PaarlBok]

He do have a valid point regarding Kolisi, should have been in the team from the start. Snor know the soft targets regarding our politics and sport. If we keep on losing our min of sport will agree with his sentiments.

 

[Jnor]

Damn I forgot about Kolisi, he was great this season - just a bit glad he's not playing

 

[tigerland12]

Fucking looney this bloke is.

 

[Shiggins]

Is it just me or does everyone read his stuff in his voice.