Jannie's dream has come true
I've spoken a few times this season about an all-South African final, and now my dreams have come true after a classic weekend which saw two triumphs:
The Bulls beat the Saders 39 - 24 in Soweto (the atmosphere was truly incredible - the rugby fans both inside the stadium and out must have inspired the Bulle to paint the stadium blue).
And the Stormers really tore the Aussies a new one, klapping The Waratahs 25 - 6.
Well done to the Stormers and Bulls, thanks for making Jan, die soul vannie span, a truly happy boytjie.
Looking forward to what will be an exciting final in Soweto. No matter who wins, South Africa have already come out on top!
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So we all know that a lot of the hype around tomorrow’s game at Loftus is focused around Victor Matfield earning his 100th cap for the Bokke. He will join only Percy Montgomery and John Smit (he reached his last weekend at FNB stadium) in reaching this milestone for South Africa. What’s his story though? Here is a short piece on the background of Big Vic, a true living legend.
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Springboks 2010/11
With all due respect, has not the time come for John Smit to hang up his boots.
He is no longer the best hooker in SA, probably 3rd or even 4th. He is not the best prop in SA. We all know he has great leadership qualities, but unless we intend to keep him as captain until he is 50, we ought to be encouraging youngsters who have leadrship potential.
Surely the first priority is to have the best players, and out of them choose someone with leadership qualities and develop them.
Come on John, you should have quit while you were ahead - with the Webb Ellis Trophy in your hands. Don't make a laughing stock of yourself and be revered as a loser is Springbok history.