Rugby World Cup - Realisticly, What Are Our Chances

jbayman · Post by **jbayman** » 17 Sep 2003, 15:24

What do you people think?

g3ck0 · Post by **g3ck0** » 17 Sep 2003, 15:35

I know one thing though, and that is that I cant see us beating those damn English.

I'll support the guys, but I don't have much hope for us going past the Quarter-Finals

After that (when they fall out), the "All Blacks" will be my team

Post by **Kronos** » 17 Sep 2003, 15:36

I'd be surprised if we made the quarter finals.

Boesman · Post by **Boesman** » 17 Sep 2003, 15:37

If we play well, w can beat any side in th world, but unfortunately we hardly ever play well and sometimes even if we do play well if the other more better side also plays well, we don't stand a chance

jbayman · Post by **jbayman** » 17 Sep 2003, 15:53

One thing I've learned about the English is that they peak between World Cups.
And it isn't always the best team that wins.

Website · Post by **hamin_aus** » 17 Sep 2003, 15:57

SA rugby is a shadow of its former self. A quarter final placing would be extremely good.

AngryRabbit · Post by **AngryRabbit** » 17 Sep 2003, 16:12

We are rated 6th in the world by the IRB, nuf said.

Law · Post by **Law** » 17 Sep 2003, 16:21

Well It has to be Said we have the BEST G'DDAMB rugby side in the world. But we have been playing like idiots lately. we show moments of our true potential but never seem to keep it together for a full game. Unfortunately i didn't get to watch the Sprinkbok warmup game so i dont have anything to say about that.

At the moment NewZeland is the inform side. England? you cant really tell they played NZ and Aus straight after coming off of the 5 nations and They hadn't played any games so it's not a true reflection. Australia have been a little sketchy of late but they playing at home so they have got a chance but then NZ is right there so they'll have the crowd support 2. South Africa well they can see the top but will they fight with all they got fight togher as 1 and bring it home we will see. South Africa can take it, but they got to stop playing and Play. Argintena has a chance of making the quaters and so does the French. When America gets money behind there players i think They will be a formidable side, but now they may win 1 or 2. I'm sure were going to have a few of the lower sides give the big guns a run which will be enjoyable.

So Semi's will be between NZ, Aus, Eng and SA. Best 3 sides will be NZ, Aus and SA. We just going to have to wait and see.

South Africa could go out in the Round robin and I'd still support them till the end. Like the Energade bottle says " Our Blood Is Green" and it's the truth. Were South Africans and all the Springboks ask of us is support but from them we ask the World.

Go Bokke

Law

AngryRabbit · Post by **AngryRabbit** » 17 Sep 2003, 16:25

Yea, Whateva.

SquattingDog · Post by **SquattingDog** » 17 Sep 2003, 16:28

As long as Strooli, Straali, Stavinski what ever you want to call him plays little gem, Derich Hougard then we stand a chance of getting somewhere. I strongly believe the Derick is the only person that can make a difference in the teams performance.

NUF SAID

Law · Post by **Law** » 17 Sep 2003, 16:34

Anybody own a greyhound?

Law

Post by **Kronos** » 17 Sep 2003, 17:17

SquattingDog wrote:As long as Strooli, Straali, Stavinski what ever you want to call him plays little gem, Derich Hougard then we stand a chance of getting somewhere. I strongly believe the Derick is the only person that can make a difference in the teams performance.

Exqueese me?!?!?!?
Baking Powder?!?!?!?
Someone's had tee many martoonies.
Are we forgetting the other 14 players that need to get the ball TO Derick for him to do anything?

If the others play like they have been lately, he won't make a difference.
I just think that the coach is the problem. Look at how the Sharks (WOO HOO!!!!)and the bulls play. But take the same players, put them in one team with a different coach and BAM, we get fcked

Post by **OnlyOneKenobi** » 17 Sep 2003, 17:20

Are you a sharks fan Kronos? And here I was thinking I was the only sharks fan in Pta!

Post by **Kronos** » 17 Sep 2003, 17:32

SSSSSSSHHHHAAAAARRRRRKKKKKKSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

How Can You Tell that I'm a sharks supporter Only1

Post by **OnlyOneKenobi** » 17 Sep 2003, 17:36

I sensed a disturbance in the Force, Kronos

It's good to know there's another Sharks fan amongst all the blue bull supporters!

Post by **Kronos** » 17 Sep 2003, 17:39

BTW, That's my new Desktop Pic. (the 800x600 Version)
For all Fans Check out The Official Sharks Rugby Website

How can you not love the sharks? Look at the girls

Fishzn · Post by **Fishzn** » 17 Sep 2003, 22:15

What chance is everyone talking about, do you guys seriously think our squad can make any good waves at WC, never! The state of rugby is at its worst is SA now, and the anything good coming from the world cup is nowhere to be seen!

BTW, THE SHARKS WILL ABSOLUTELY POSTIVELY ROCK ANY OTHER PROVINCIAL RUGBY SIDE IN SA!!!

jbayman · Post by **jbayman** » 18 Sep 2003, 07:09

Are there any Blue Bull supporters left after Saturday's thrashing by MY TEAM, Western Province

g3ck0 · Post by **g3ck0** » 18 Sep 2003, 08:23

jbayman wrote:Are there any Blue Bull supporters left after Saturday's thrashing by MY TEAM, Western Province

It was a slaughter, huh...

but like they say: its like a brother in jail... you stil kinda "like" him, but you tend to avoid talking about him.

but seriously:
I've Always supported the Blue Bulls and i'll keep supporting them

simmy · Post by **simmy** » 18 Sep 2003, 09:56

skunkymunky · Post by **skunkymunky** » 18 Sep 2003, 12:43

OUR chance are abt as slim as micheal jackson going black

Dakes · Post by **Dakes** » 18 Sep 2003, 13:24

Thanks there Simmy, you beat me to the punch

PRRRROOOOOVVVVIIIIIINNNCCEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, and the Springboks don't stand a chance. Hopefully they'll get past the first round.

gorak · Post by **gorak** » 18 Sep 2003, 14:09

Province !!!!!!!!! always been province supporter even through their PERCY years..............

my team is N.Z right from start . not being unatriotic but i like the NZ way of playing rugby . Tana Umaga is G@D !!!!!!!

Law · Post by **Law** » 18 Sep 2003, 16:51

Ok for all you province fans could you just help me out here when the Sharks went down to your Home ground.
By how much did we whip you ?

Law

Madgic · Post by **Madgic** » 19 Sep 2003, 01:38

The Law has spoken!

Pity the Springboks don't have more Sharks' Teeth!