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Haven't seen the Stormers scrum dominated so badly since they were perennially referred to all those years ago as the 'Light Five'.
 
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The Sharks are so bad. I can't believe I actually support this team.

I should rather just support the Bulls they have more success.
 
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Three rounds in we have four unbeaten teams, three of which hail from this fine country.

Granted, two only played two.

We are also three to zip in overseas games in our favour.

Not bad.
 
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cavedog said:
The Sharks are so bad. I can't believe I actually support this team.

I should rather just support the Bulls they have more success.
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I didn't watch the second half, we were that crap. Seeing the final score was a pleasant surprise but we're going to get our arses handed to us next week
 
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From Supersport.com

Robert du Preez could be the answer to the Springboks' lack of flyhalf depth as he put on another stellar performance for the Sale Sharks on the weekend. The Springbok No 10 kicked 13 points, won a turnover and made 11 tackles to help the Sharks stop a red-hot Exter Chiefs outfit, winning 28-20 in their Premiership Rugby clash on Saturday. Two of Du Preez's penalty kicks were under pressure late in the second half.

Also running out for the Sharks were former Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen and Dan du Preez, while the third Du Preez brother, Jean-Luc, featured off the bench. Incumbent Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard experienced contrasting fortunes, as his return from injury was cut short. Pollard ran out to make his debut for the Leicester Tigers, but lasted only 27 minutes on the artificial turf of StoneX Stadium in London before hobbling off with a knee strain.

Former SA Under-20 star Hanro Liebenberg captained the Tigers, who were dominated 51-18 by a superlative Saracens team. Springbok scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl was key for Saracens, assisting in one try and making 42 passes. Springbok tighthead Wilco Louw, along with former Lions star Tyron Green, started for Harlequins as they thwarted a late comeback from Northampton Saints to win 35-29. Former SA U20 No 8 Juarno Augustus starred for the Saints. Over in France in the Top 14, Springbok flyer Warrick Gelant made 59 running metres, four passes and a linebreak for Racing 92 as they went down 24-19 to La Rochelle. Fellow Bok backline teammate Dillyn Leyds put in another solid performance for La Rochelle, kicking a crucial nine points off the tee.

Former Springbok back-rower Arno Botha scored a try for Lyon as they went down 43-20 to Clermont, while Springbok Uzair Cassiem came off the bench to score a try for Bayonne who narrowly lost to Brive 25-22.
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Ah, had completely forgotten about Rob du Preez (and the du Preez brothers in general). If they're playing well overseas, that must surely be good news for the Boks. Especially at 10 with Pollard seemingly crocked again.
 
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Ah, had completely forgotten about Rob du Preez (and the du Preez brothers in general). If they're playing well overseas, that must surely be good news for the Boks. Especially at 10 with Pollard seemingly crocked again.
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It was discussed on The Final Whistle last night but I'm still wonder why we are "searching"

Manie Libbok is right there.

Just structure the back line around him to make him comfortable and play his best.
 
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What is this Emerging Ireland in the Toyota Challenge and Currie Cup?
 
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Next game we need to watch is SA Women against France in the World Cup. Not sure if we can pull of a win there. I doubt.
 
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Next game we need to watch is SA Women against France in the World Cup. Not sure if we can pull of a win there. I doubt.
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No. NZ, ENG, AUS, and FRA are probably the only sides with a realistic chance of winning.

NZ and ENG usually slightly ahead of the other two.
 
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