Super Rugby 2017

I sincerely trust that the Kings will achieve their goals this season, it is not 2016 and though the same structure the teams are more seasoned this time around, especially the two newcomers which will display an improvement over their lacklustre beginnings. The Aussies will also show more dedication to this competition. Hoping to see the Kings take victory over the Force.

Good luck to Ferreira, his team and their supporters.

EDIT: Corrected my mistake
 
http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SuperRugby/sharks-finalise-super-rugby-squad-20170216

Sharks finalise Super Rugby squad

Sharks’ 27-man touring squad

Forwards: Chiliboy Ralepelle, Coenie Oosthuizen, Etienne Oosthuizen, Franco Marais, Jacques Vermeulen, Jean Droste, Jean-Luc du Preez, Juan Schoeman, Lourens Adriaanse, Philip van der Walt, Ruan Botha, Stephan Coetzee, Stephan Lewies, Tendai Mtawarira, Tera Mtembu, Thomas du Toit

Backs: Andre Esterhuizen, Clement Poitrenaud, Cobus Reinach, Curwin Bosch, Jeremy Ward, Kobus van Wyk, Lukhanyo Am, Lwazi Mvovo, Michael Claassens, Pat Lambie (captain), Sbu Nkosi

Sharks’ 45-man Super Rugby squad

Forwards: Beast Mtawarira, Chiliboy Ralepelle, Coenie Oosthuizen, Daniel du Preez, Etienne Oosthuizen, Franco Marais, Francois Kleinhans, Hyron Andrews, Jacques Vermeulen, Jean Deysel, Jean Droste, Jean-Luc du Preez, John-Hubert Meyer, Juan Schoeman, Keegan Daniel, Khaya Majola, Lourens Adriaanse, Philip van der Walt, Ruan Botha, Stephan Coetzee, Stephan Lewies, Tera Mtembu, Thomas du Toit

Backs: Andre Esterhuizen, Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Clement Poitrenaud, Cobus Reinach, Curwin Bosch, Garth April, Hanco Venter, Inny Radebe, Jeremy Ward, Johan Deysel, Kobus van Wyk, Lukhanyo Am, Lwazi Mvovo, Marius Louw, Michael Claassens, Odwa Ndungane, Pat Lambie (captain), Rhyno Smith, Rowan Gouws, S’bura Sithole, Sbu Nkosi, Tristan Blewett
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I wonder when Robert du Preez will be recruiting his son...
 
Just wrapped a shoot with the Kings in the new kit - looks pretty good.
 
Fulcrum29 said:
http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SuperRugby/sharks-finalise-super-rugby-squad-20170216

I wonder when Robert du Preez will be recruiting his son...
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Is Nepotism like that allowed? Oh wait. This isn't the ANC we're talking about :p

Must say, I have wondered about this. There must be some urge to do so. Perhaps he is just waiting for it to be a no-brainer to go after him?

bwana said:
Just wrapped a shoot with the Kings in the new kit - looks pretty good.
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You the official photographer of the Kings? Imagine that it would be a good 'job' to have.
 
Kings and Chippa Utd now both kitted out by Canterbury

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bwana said:
I think funds can get a bit tight without a major sponsor (other than the municipality).
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That's why I think they should reach out to the community and bring on board some budding photographer who would do it for free (or a minimal fee). It would mean more to the photographer to be able to say that he/she was the official photographer to the Kings Super Rugby franchise. As something he/she could stick on their CV, the Kings would score as I'm sure said photographer would go all out in producing quality shots for them. It's a win/win in my book.
 
Agent_Smith said:
That's why I think they should reach out to the community and bring on board some budding photographer who would do it for free (or a minimal fee). It would mean more to the photographer to be able to say that he/she was the official photographer to the Kings Super Rugby franchise. As something he/she could stick on their CV, the Kings would score as I'm sure said photographer would go all out in producing quality shots for them. It's a win/win in my book.
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Problem is sports photography isn't cheap, far from it, your equipment needs to be able to handle all sorts of conditions that most gear isn't designed to handle... a budding photographer is unlikely to have what's necessary to do a good job.
 
http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SuperRugby/lions-name-40-man-super-rugby-squad-20170216

Lions name 40-man Super Rugby squad

Justin Ackerman, Ruan Ackermann, Fabian Booysen, Cyle Brink, Andries Coetzee, Robbie Coetzee, Ruan Combrinck, Ross Cronje, Hacjivah Dayimani, Faf de Klerk, Ruan Dreyer, Lourens Erasmus, Andries Ferreira, Corne Fourie, Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Elton Jantjies, Johannes Jonker, Jaco Kriel, Robert Kruger, Sylvain Mahuza, Lionel Mapoe, Malcolm Marx, Howard Mnisi, Franco Mostert, Jacques Nel, Marvin Orie, Shaun Reynolds, Sitembiso Sithole, Courtnall Skosan, Dillon Smit, Kwagga Smith, Dylan Smith, Michael Tambwe, Armand van der Merwe, Jaco van der Walt, Jacques van Rooyen, Hencus van Wyk, Anthony Volmink, Harold Vorster, Warren Whiteley
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bwana said:
Problem is sports photography isn't cheap, far from it, your equipment needs to be able to handle all sorts of conditions that most gear isn't designed to handle... a budding photographer is unlikely to have what's necessary to do a good job.
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No for sure! And you would know better than me what is needed. I just think though, there ARE ways for a cash strapped franchise like the Kings to get themselves out there without breaking the bank.
 
Agent_Smith said:
No for sure! And you would know better than me what is needed. I just think though, there ARE ways for a cash strapped franchise like the Kings to get themselves out there without breaking the bank.
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AFAIK, due to their participation in SR, they also have access to agencies like Gallo for match coverage. I'm not sure to what extent though.
 
http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SuperRugby/sanzaar-enhances-super-rugby-tmo-protocol-20170217

SANZAAR enhances Super Rugby TMO protocol

Cape Town - SANZAAR, the southern hemisphere's rugby governing body, on Friday announced that it has made an amendment to the television match official (TMO) protocol for the 2017 Super Rugby season.

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So what is different in 2017?

Should the referee or one of his team (assistant referees or TMO) wish to initiate a review of a decision (via replay by the TMO), the referee will first state to the TMO his "on-field decision" based on his real-time view. The TMO will then review the given incident accordingly based on the referee’s assessment.

The TMO must be persuaded that the evidence is compelling before proving the on-field referee’s call wrong, and therefore overturning the call.

‘What’ can be referred for review remains the same as the World Rugby Protocol (no change). The “two phases back only” protocol still stands.

The only exception to this process is in the case of a potential foul play incident. The referee can choose to review the incident on the big screen (or request the TMO to review it if the replay screen is of poor quality) with no “on-field decision" prior to the review.

Commenting on the new protocol SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos said: “The general consensus is that with the new technology and the protocol of a definitive "on-field call", time is saved and the awkward conversation between referee and TMO that occurs from time to time is eliminated.
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