Super Rugby 2017

[Agent_Smith]

Can't say that I'm surprised. The risks are just too great. Really sad for him though...

Bulls decide not to contract Cornal

Springbok Cornal Hendricks future is in the balance after the Vodacom Bulls decided not to contract him for this year’s Vodacom Super Rugby competition.
Hendricks was a surprise arrival at Loftus Versfeld before the start of the season as he looked to restart his career after it seemed to have ended in 2016 when he was diagnosed with a heart ailment.

The winger, who played for the Springbok Sevens side before moving up and donned the Green and Gold 12 times, has spent much of his time off coaching and helping youngsters through the foundation he started, and has given a lot back to his community.

But his dream was to get back onto the rugby field and to play again.

On Wednesday the Bulls confirmed that on medical advice they had decided not to contract Hendricks for the upcoming season.

More here

 

[OrbitalDawn]

:wtf:

Stade Francais players strike over Racing 92 merger as France stars hold meeting against Guy Noves's wishes

 

[OrbitalDawn]

All Blacks halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow signs for French club La Rochelle

All Blacks halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow is joining the exodus to France, signing a three-year deal with La Rochelle.

The 26-year-old Waikato and Chiefs player will leave at the end of the year and said he had kept his All Blacks bosses informed about his negotiations and decision.

 

[Solitude]

I see that Bosch is starting at fullback for the Sharks and Benhard Janse van Rensburg will be playing flyhalf. Do any of you perhaps know who will be doing the place kicking between the two?

 

[Fulcrum29]

I see that Bosch is starting at fullback for the Sharks and Benhard Janse van Rensburg will be playing flyhalf. Do any of you perhaps know who will be doing the place kicking between the two?

In my opinion most likely Bosch. Van Rensburg still needs to be blooded at this level.

 

[Fulcrum29]

:wtf:

Stade Francais players strike over Racing 92 merger as France stars hold meeting against Guy Noves's wishes

I have seen this, but did not look much into it. I have an idea that the same may happen between the Rebels and Brumbies...

 

[Solitude]

In my opinion most likely Bosch. Van Rensburg still needs to be blooded at this level.

I made my transfers for my fantasy team yesterday because for some stupid reason I thought the rugby is today. And I brought in Bosch to be my kicker. And since all my transfers have been used I have to either pick Bosch or Barret.

 

[Fulcrum29]

I made my transfers for my fantasy team yesterday because for some stupid reason I thought the rugby is today. And I brought in Bosch to be my kicker. And since all my transfers have been used I have to either pick Bosch or Barret.

I have concluded, that this year nobody should listen to my opinion on rugby going by my SuperBru results.

 

[Solitude]

I have concluded, that this year nobody should listen to my opinion on rugby going by my SuperBru results.

My predictor is doing really crappy but I'm currently 9th in the world with the fantasy teams. It's such a shame that I went and messed it up now.

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Crusaders playing like amateurs :wtf:

 

[sand_man]

Fck there's rugby this morning?

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

yep

Crusaders v Blues
Rebels v Chiefs
Bulls v Sunwolves

 

[Devo1]

3rd try to the Blues. Dammit

 

[OrbitalDawn]

Bloody hell, what a comeback, again. 3rd game in a row where they're ~20 points behind and come back to get the win. Incredible stuff.

Forwards led the way in the second half, Whitelock and Romano in particular.

 

[mbayshark]

Almost did not pick the Crusaders this time because of their slow starts. Glad I did in the end.

 

[Fulcrum29]

No tries in the game, 16 minutes in. Amanaki doing what he does best, seems to be the only player 'engaging' Rebels player. Did well in the previous two devastations as well. He needs exposure in a better team.

 

[Fulcrum29]

I don’t know what is up with this Rebels side today, applying the pressure, retaining the ball… Just doing things right.

 

[OrbitalDawn]

This ref needs to open his eyes.

 

[Fulcrum29]

Unexpected half-time result. I guessed the Chiefs to have at least 3 scores over the Rebels.

 

[Fulcrum29]

Justice for the Rebels, all of the refs had the law wrong.