Sarel Pretorius coming home?

[PaarlBok]

Super Sarel will play next year for the Tin Ears.

Sad news for the Tahs, good news for the Tin Ears, hope to see him in the Bok jersey soon.

 

[Richo]

One of the unsung victims of a poor season. I'm sorry to see him go, even if his pass sucked.

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Super Sarel will play next year for the Tin Ears.

Sad news for the Tahs, good news for the Tin Ears, hope to see him in the Bok jersey soon.

and the Tin Ears are?

 

[Braveheart81]

and the Tin Ears are?

The Cheetahs.

Paarlbok's description of the name from an old thread.

Cheetahs is the SupeRugby name , was called for many a year VRYSTAAT = Free State or Orange Free State. Their nick was Blik Ore = Tin Ears and "Blik Ore" is the way we describe cauliflower ears , proud assets for fatties. They have produce some legend fatties in the past, so the real "Vrystater" is proudly "Blik Ore" = Tin Ears. A Cauliflower Ear looks like a empty trapped tin.

 

[Blue]

The Cheetahs.

Paarlbok's description of the name from an old thread.

Cheetahs is the SupeRugby name , was called for many a year VRYSTAAT = Free State or Orange Free State. Their nick was Blik Ore = Tin Ears and "Blik Ore" is the way we describe cauliflower ears , proud assets for fatties. They have produce some legend fatties in the past, so the real "Vrystater" is proudly "Blik Ore" = Tin Ears. A Cauliflower Ear looks like a empty trapped tin.

"trapped" in this case ="flattened" / "stepped on"

 

[GaffaCHinO]

thatnks for that.

 

[PaarlBok]

Sarel enjoy being a Tin Ear
Sport24

Sarel relishing Cheetahs' style


2012-08-22 22:42


Cape Town - Free Sate Cheetahs scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius says the Cheetahs' style of play suits his game far more than at the Waratahs in Australia.

He had a troubled season at the Australian outfit in this year's Super Rugby competition, and was dropped from their 22-man squad for the last few games of the tournament.

But "Super Sarel" - who was Super Rugby Player of the Year at the Cheetahs last year - is relishing a return stint with the Bloemfontein side.

"I feel like my old self again and it's nice if the coaches back you. It's nice to be back and it doesn’t even feel as though I've been away. It was a learning curve over there (Australia)," he told Volksblad.

He feels the No 9s are forced to play too much of a structured game in Australia.

"The Waratahs play a lot with the forwards and the scrumhalf only has to do the basic things well.

"Actually, he only needs to be a link between forwards and backs. At the Cheetahs the game plan suits me better."

Pretorius is also up against his former Currie Cup team-mates when the Cheetahs take on Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday. He's halfback partnership with fit-again Johan Goosen is surely an exciting prospect for many a running rugby fan.

 

[Athilnaur]

Happy to see it, Foley's haphazard (or so it seemed to me) selection policy drove me a little nuts, and Sarel was a victim of it. Very dangerous player ball in hand and a big engine and I wish him the best of luck, except vs the Rebels of course, in which case I trust he will stuff up every pass kkthx

 

[Blue]

Look out for a monster season from Sarel next year.

In combination with Goosen. Holy crap that is going to be good.

 

[TOCC]

He is still signed to the Tahs...
It was part of his initial contract to return home and play the Currie Cup

 

[Blue]

Oh. Misunderstood that.

Hopefully the next coach notices that he offer something.

He needs to work on his pass regardless.

 

[TOCC]

I believe he is still contracted but free to look elsewhere

 

[Hugh Jarse]

After this season, does anyone seriously think he will be back in Tahland next season?

We need him more than he needs us.

 

[Richo]

Yeah, my understanding is that the Tahs will release him if he can get another gig.

 

[Moono75]

So Sarel needs the spare bedroom or not? I have the missus relies out from Canada for Christmas.....I need to know if he's coming to the Force or not!

 

[NTT]

Sarels definitely back at the cheetahs, has agreed to 2 yr deal.

 

[Blue]

Sarels definitely back at the cheetahs, has agreed to 2 yr deal.

Awesome for them. This must be the first time in Super Rugby history where someone has gone back to the Cheetahs.

Usually they leave. Thanks Tahs.