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  1. AM_Bokke

    [2018 Super Rugby] Round 14: 18-19 May 2018

    How was the officiating in the Jags v Bulls game? I didn't get a chance to watch.
  2. AM_Bokke

    We Need To Talk About Wasps

    It does appear that the money supply is drying up though, right? Worcester and London Irish both cutting player budgets, Saracens investor exit, Northampton is very vocal in the media about salary cap not going up, etc. We'll see what kind of splash Sale can make but they eventually need to...
  3. AM_Bokke

    [Champions Cup 2018] Final - Leinster v Racing 92

    Engaging game I thought. Will be interesting to compare the Top 14 playoffs to these Champions Cup games in terms of quality and engagement.
  4. AM_Bokke

    Super rugby pecking order

    Meh. Crusaders, Hurricanes and Blues are the historical top NZ sides. Blues are just bad right now, which is not good for rugby in NZ. League anyone? Bulls, Stormers, Sharks, Waratahs, Brumbies and Reds more or less sit right under those three sides historically. Stormers and Sharks have...
  5. AM_Bokke

    [2018 Super Rugby] Round 13: Bulls vs. Sharks (12/05/2018)

    Narrow minded old school types think that Bosch is a scaredy-cat. He's not. Gelant might be more electric but I do think that Bosch is the better rugby player. I also think that Gelant is a year older which matters a lot at the age they are.
  6. AM_Bokke

    [2018 Super Rugby] Round 13: Sunwolves vs. Reds (12/05/2018)

    HOOOWWWLLL!!! Hopefully Sunwolves can build and be a competitive SR side next year.
  7. AM_Bokke

    [2018 Super Rugby] Round 13: Highlanders vs. Lions (12/05/2018)

    I am surprised how poorly the Lions played in NZ. I thought that the first half of the Reds game would wake them up and I called one win for them. Lions look tired. I'm not sure that it's coaching though. The top players playing in Japan and Kwagga playing sevens for the past few seasons is...
  8. AM_Bokke

    Lions, Sharks and Stormers to join pro 14.

    Half of the Pro 14 sides have the word "Bank" on their shirts. That's all SARU knows....
  9. AM_Bokke

    Rassie talks quota's

    Or, you could give money directly to SARU for the development of the game of rugby in underprivleded communities. I am sure that they would take your money. Or, start your own NGO devoted to rugby in black communities in SA. I am sure that SARU would partner with you. Go ahead do it.
  10. AM_Bokke

    Rassie talks quota's

    If you want to finance some scholarships for black kids at top rugby schools in SA go right ahead. I'm sure that they'll take your money.
  11. AM_Bokke

    Super 15 success???

    If you want to donate your own money to keeping 5 Aus super rugby sides alive go right ahead. No one is stopping you. But Rugby Australia ran out of money. And the teams sucked.
  12. AM_Bokke

    Rassie talks quota's

    Strong response @Bruce_ma_goose Yeah, race based quotas are certainly NOT ideal but what is SARU supposed to do? They need to fit into the country and they have ZERO money. Yeah, investing in the grassroots is great but not only does SARU not have the money they also don't have the incentives...
  13. AM_Bokke

    Super 15 success???

    Are you sure? I always thought that you wanted another team? Also there is probably a good return on a second team if Arg could have a home game every week and then the broadcaster could offer a fixed time to show it. Would probably be worth quite a bit. The margins would diminish after that...
  14. AM_Bokke

    [2018 Super Rugby] Round 12: Chiefs vs. Jaguares (04/05/2018)

    Congrats Jags! Can't wait to watch your next home game?
  15. AM_Bokke

    [2018 Super Rugby] Round 12: Chiefs vs. Jaguares (04/05/2018)

    I find NZ commentary teams to be the best overall. Always knowledgeable and never homers.
  16. AM_Bokke

    Super 15 success???

    I think that the consensus is there that Aus does not have the players or fan engagement at present to support 5 SR teams. They just can't do it. Hopefully in the future but not now. And SARU has said that they can only support four SR teams as well I think. Which shows that the Pro 14 move is...
  17. AM_Bokke

    Super 15 success???

    Yes, players move to play in Europe already but those teams are not direct competitors. Next year Pro 14 sides will come to SA with players that played for the Cheetahs last year. If this becomes how the league functions then I think that would be a turnoff to fans. NZ and Aus teams don't sign...
  18. AM_Bokke

    [2018 Super Rugby] Round 12: Sharks vs. Highlanders (05/05/2018)

    Are the Highlander's ABs gonna play? They are the difference between these sides. Without Sopuaga and Smith I will pick the sharks.
  19. AM_Bokke

    Super 15 success???

    Cheetahs and kings both had higher average attendance in SR last year than Pro 14 this year. I am not South African, just a Boks fan, but SR allows for SA fans to watch rugby all day and the games never overlap. It's really pretty good for a TV viewing fan. SR is a much better TV product than...
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