Thursday, April 29, 2010
Super 14 Pick of the Week - Round 11
There was plenty of quality on show once again, so instead of listing them all, well keep this short and touch on whats going to happen in the upcoming round.
The Bulls are back at home, as they were against the Lions, and theyve received the boost of Bakkies Botha returning to action. Theyll play a crucial match against the Sharks this weekend, who will be hoping to upset their fellow 2007 finalists.
The second placed Stormers, who went down to the in form Reds, will host the Crusaders in Cape Town in what will be a massive match for both sides as it could determine who makes the semis, and where they will be played.
The Reds will take on the Brumbies in Canberra fresh from a good win over the Stormers. Will Chambers scored a well taken try from a great Quade Cooper crosskick in round 11, so theyll take confidence from that win and look to move the ball, as they have all season.
That covers the top sides, but theres also the hopefuls that still stand a chance, with the Waratahs taking on the Highlanders, the Hurricanes facing the Chiefs, the Blues against the Cheetahs, and the Lions hosting the Force.
But for now you can check out the best tries from the previous round with the always entertaining, Pick of the Week. Remember that you can view all the previous rounds by clicking on the sidebar banner for that archived section. Great music, great tries, and a few skimpy cheerleaders too. Cant go wrong.
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Box April 29, 2010 10:49 am
I love how the volume went way up at the end for that Force try.
Box April 29, 2010 10:49 am
I love how the volume went way up at the end for that Force try.
Blueforce April 29, 2010 11:08 am
How did Carter see the forward pass at the end and the touchy missed it? Some ordinary refing in round 11.
Blueforce April 29, 2010 11:08 am
How did Carter see the forward pass at the end and the touchy missed it? Some ordinary refing in round 11.
Anonymous April 29, 2010 12:25 pm
Not enough South African tries, share them out evenly.
Anonymous April 29, 2010 12:25 pm
Not enough South African tries, share them out evenly.
THY D April 29, 2010 12:37 pm
Tell the south African teams to be more entertaining and they will make the highlights. Saying that I love Van Der Heever and expect big things from him.
@Blueforce. Totally agree, some poor calling.
@Blueforce. Totally agree, some poor calling.
THY D April 29, 2010 12:37 pm
Tell the south African teams to be more entertaining and they will make the highlights. Saying that I love Van Der Heever and expect big things from him.
@Blueforce. Totally agree, some poor calling.
@Blueforce. Totally agree, some poor calling.
Bradders April 29, 2010 12:42 pm
I think the officials were so far behind the run of play they just looked at the passers body on the ground which was in line with the ball when picked up but not where the pass was actually made?
Bradders April 29, 2010 12:42 pm
I think the officials were so far behind the run of play they just looked at the passers body on the ground which was in line with the ball when picked up but not where the pass was actually made?
Craig April 29, 2010 1:03 pm
apparently Bryan Habana did an impressive takle on Genia, any chance of showing that RD?
Craig April 29, 2010 1:03 pm
apparently Bryan Habana did an impressive takle on Genia, any chance of showing that RD?
Benson April 29, 2010 1:23 pm
@ Anonymous troll, it's the best tries of the weekend, not the tries that YOU personally want to see!
Mjekevu's was class was the lions. And the highlanders try was excellent. Good vids these. Thx
@ Craig - ya it was a try saver over the line. Very good
Mjekevu's was class was the lions. And the highlanders try was excellent. Good vids these. Thx
@ Craig - ya it was a try saver over the line. Very good
Benson April 29, 2010 1:23 pm
@ Anonymous troll, it's the best tries of the weekend, not the tries that YOU personally want to see!
Mjekevu's was class was the lions. And the highlanders try was excellent. Good vids these. Thx
@ Craig - ya it was a try saver over the line. Very good
Mjekevu's was class was the lions. And the highlanders try was excellent. Good vids these. Thx
@ Craig - ya it was a try saver over the line. Very good
Xavier April 29, 2010 1:52 pm
Stephen Donald, plonker of the week.
Hated that brumbies win. I mean, they kept trying through the whole match, but they were going nowhere, just had the luck someone made a mistake. Well, thats rugby.
Loved Mjekevu's try. Allways expected so much more of him.
Stormers vs Crusaders is going to be a real cracker of a game!!!
Hated that brumbies win. I mean, they kept trying through the whole match, but they were going nowhere, just had the luck someone made a mistake. Well, thats rugby.
Loved Mjekevu's try. Allways expected so much more of him.
Stormers vs Crusaders is going to be a real cracker of a game!!!
Xavier April 29, 2010 1:52 pm
Stephen Donald, plonker of the week.
Hated that brumbies win. I mean, they kept trying through the whole match, but they were going nowhere, just had the luck someone made a mistake. Well, thats rugby.
Loved Mjekevu's try. Allways expected so much more of him.
Stormers vs Crusaders is going to be a real cracker of a game!!!
Hated that brumbies win. I mean, they kept trying through the whole match, but they were going nowhere, just had the luck someone made a mistake. Well, thats rugby.
Loved Mjekevu's try. Allways expected so much more of him.
Stormers vs Crusaders is going to be a real cracker of a game!!!
goodNumber10 April 29, 2010 3:49 pm
great stuff, but why is Kimbo Slice Playing for the Blues?
goodNumber10 April 29, 2010 3:49 pm
great stuff, but why is Kimbo Slice Playing for the Blues?
Anonymous April 29, 2010 6:07 pm
wow that was great to watch. and the rugby tries were good to ;)
Anonymous April 29, 2010 6:07 pm
wow that was great to watch. and the rugby tries were good to ;)
Tom April 29, 2010 11:13 pm
They aren't forward, they're flat.
Learn the laws relating to forward passes.
Or just shut up and apreciate good tries.
Learn the laws relating to forward passes.
Or just shut up and apreciate good tries.
Tom April 29, 2010 11:13 pm
They aren't forward, they're flat.
Learn the laws relating to forward passes.
Or just shut up and apreciate good tries.
Learn the laws relating to forward passes.
Or just shut up and apreciate good tries.
Epi Tione April 30, 2010 12:25 am
To THY D, The Bulls and Stormers play the most exciting rugby in the Super 14. The Bulls are one of if not the top try scorers in the competition and regularly put on 50+ points past teams. I'm from Auckland and both teams get my respect, open your eyes bro.
And yeah Bryan Habana's try saver on Genia was just what Habana does. He always makes those tackles and it was a crucial one because it gave his team a bonus point to keep them in the top 2.
And yeah Bryan Habana's try saver on Genia was just what Habana does. He always makes those tackles and it was a crucial one because it gave his team a bonus point to keep them in the top 2.
Epi Tione April 30, 2010 12:25 am
To THY D, The Bulls and Stormers play the most exciting rugby in the Super 14. The Bulls are one of if not the top try scorers in the competition and regularly put on 50+ points past teams. I'm from Auckland and both teams get my respect, open your eyes bro.
And yeah Bryan Habana's try saver on Genia was just what Habana does. He always makes those tackles and it was a crucial one because it gave his team a bonus point to keep them in the top 2.
And yeah Bryan Habana's try saver on Genia was just what Habana does. He always makes those tackles and it was a crucial one because it gave his team a bonus point to keep them in the top 2.
Anonymous April 30, 2010 1:15 am
i think the Reds play better rugby than the SA sides atm.
Anonymous April 30, 2010 1:15 am
i think the Reds play better rugby than the SA sides atm.
The Truth April 30, 2010 2:25 am
I agree Benson, Anon Troll; if South Africa couldn't score anything decent why would we want to watch it? I'd rather not watch Grant and Steyn kick penalties!
Last pass for the force was a mile forward, bad reffing.
Last comment... Good one numbnuts; The blues play better rugby than South African teams too... But you guys just kick, kick, kick!
Last pass for the force was a mile forward, bad reffing.
Last comment... Good one numbnuts; The blues play better rugby than South African teams too... But you guys just kick, kick, kick!
The Truth April 30, 2010 2:25 am
I agree Benson, Anon Troll; if South Africa couldn't score anything decent why would we want to watch it? I'd rather not watch Grant and Steyn kick penalties!
Last pass for the force was a mile forward, bad reffing.
Last comment... Good one numbnuts; The blues play better rugby than South African teams too... But you guys just kick, kick, kick!
Last pass for the force was a mile forward, bad reffing.
Last comment... Good one numbnuts; The blues play better rugby than South African teams too... But you guys just kick, kick, kick!
Al April 30, 2010 2:27 am
Yeah Reds for sure, the bulls are good but they still kick for territory a bit while the reds believe in holding onto possesion at all costs. Reds Bulls final would be EPIC!
Al April 30, 2010 2:27 am
Yeah Reds for sure, the bulls are good but they still kick for territory a bit while the reds believe in holding onto possesion at all costs. Reds Bulls final would be EPIC!
cohete April 30, 2010 5:33 am
The Lions seemed to improve on their defense this last round; they still missed tackles, but they held the Bulls off from a try for quite a while - with the form they've been showing, you would've expected the Bulls to be up by 14+ points by 25min. into the match, but it wasn't.
...anyways, it's an improvement.
...anyways, it's an improvement.
cohete April 30, 2010 5:33 am
The Lions seemed to improve on their defense this last round; they still missed tackles, but they held the Bulls off from a try for quite a while - with the form they've been showing, you would've expected the Bulls to be up by 14+ points by 25min. into the match, but it wasn't.
...anyways, it's an improvement.
...anyways, it's an improvement.
rocky April 30, 2010 5:42 am
Xavier, how could you expect "so much more" out of Mjekevu? he's 19 and just started this year.
rocky April 30, 2010 5:42 am
Xavier, how could you expect "so much more" out of Mjekevu? he's 19 and just started this year.
Scotsdale April 30, 2010 7:54 am
^ agreed. That was an odd comment. Maybe he was thinking of Chavhanga
Scotsdale April 30, 2010 7:54 am
^ agreed. That was an odd comment. Maybe he was thinking of Chavhanga
sebastian April 30, 2010 10:24 am
those two crossfield kicks were nice, gonna try that tomorrow :)
sebastian April 30, 2010 10:24 am
those two crossfield kicks were nice, gonna try that tomorrow :)
Fl April 30, 2010 10:51 am
who is crusaders n.10 ??? he is quite good actually
Fl April 30, 2010 10:51 am
who is crusaders n.10 ??? he is quite good actually
Anonymous April 30, 2010 11:43 am
All those idiots slating the SA sides, who's the top two teams on the log at the mo? SA rugby is and always will be the best,hardest adn strongest. Watch out for the Boks again this season and come 2011 - and before anyone says anything I am definately not a SA fan - however come on give credit where it is due - they are miles ahead of the rest ... even though it pains me to say it....
Anonymous April 30, 2010 11:43 am
All those idiots slating the SA sides, who's the top two teams on the log at the mo? SA rugby is and always will be the best,hardest adn strongest. Watch out for the Boks again this season and come 2011 - and before anyone says anything I am definately not a SA fan - however come on give credit where it is due - they are miles ahead of the rest ... even though it pains me to say it....
Anonymous April 30, 2010 11:46 am
^ I agree - the boks are strong even when the SA teams didn't use to do as well in the super12 etc - so im worried about how good this bok side is going to be when they combine the stormers and bulls - they will be deadly... and they are always good during world cup years - they are never the favourites and always see to get their hands on the cup no matter what. However as it is in NZ, I'm hoping we will do it this time!! Hope it is a bok v black final like in 95, that was amazing!
Anonymous April 30, 2010 11:46 am
^ I agree - the boks are strong even when the SA teams didn't use to do as well in the super12 etc - so im worried about how good this bok side is going to be when they combine the stormers and bulls - they will be deadly... and they are always good during world cup years - they are never the favourites and always see to get their hands on the cup no matter what. However as it is in NZ, I'm hoping we will do it this time!! Hope it is a bok v black final like in 95, that was amazing!
paulo April 30, 2010 2:11 pm
Anonymous said: SA rugby is and always will be the best,hardest adn strongest.
except of course for all those times that they aren't. Like every team they have their good periods (like now) and then they slip for a while, and SA have had their low spots over the years. And you say you're not a SA fan but you believe they are always the better side even when they lose .. that sounds just like a typical SA fan to me.
except of course for all those times that they aren't. Like every team they have their good periods (like now) and then they slip for a while, and SA have had their low spots over the years. And you say you're not a SA fan but you believe they are always the better side even when they lose .. that sounds just like a typical SA fan to me.
paulo April 30, 2010 2:11 pm
Anonymous said: SA rugby is and always will be the best,hardest adn strongest.
except of course for all those times that they aren't. Like every team they have their good periods (like now) and then they slip for a while, and SA have had their low spots over the years. And you say you're not a SA fan but you believe they are always the better side even when they lose .. that sounds just like a typical SA fan to me.
except of course for all those times that they aren't. Like every team they have their good periods (like now) and then they slip for a while, and SA have had their low spots over the years. And you say you're not a SA fan but you believe they are always the better side even when they lose .. that sounds just like a typical SA fan to me.
Chaosphere April 30, 2010 3:44 pm
That Colin Bourke try was more of a forward movement than the Adam Ashley Cooper try that was disallowed a few weeks ago, and I still don't think Bourke's try was illegal...
Chaosphere April 30, 2010 3:44 pm
That Colin Bourke try was more of a forward movement than the Adam Ashley Cooper try that was disallowed a few weeks ago, and I still don't think Bourke's try was illegal...
Anonymous April 30, 2010 7:24 pm
Love this site, but hate the assholes like paulo who ruin it...
Anonymous April 30, 2010 7:24 pm
Love this site, but hate the assholes like paulo who ruin it...
Anonymous April 30, 2010 7:26 pm
Wonder if all the SA haters just watched the stormers crusaders match....hmmmmm - let the rugby do the talking....
Anonymous April 30, 2010 7:26 pm
Wonder if all the SA haters just watched the stormers crusaders match....hmmmmm - let the rugby do the talking....
Anonymous April 30, 2010 8:12 pm
love the volume trick at the end! Ha! Damn im from SA but how BORING are our commentators? Can't even compare them to the ozzies!!!
Anonymous April 30, 2010 8:12 pm
love the volume trick at the end! Ha! Damn im from SA but how BORING are our commentators? Can't even compare them to the ozzies!!!
Anonymous April 30, 2010 8:26 pm
" i think the Reds play better rugby than the SA sides atm "
is that why the bulls are the top try scoring team in the competition and the stormers are the best defensive team? Also, look whose coming 1st and 2nd on the log.
is that why the bulls are the top try scoring team in the competition and the stormers are the best defensive team? Also, look whose coming 1st and 2nd on the log.
Anonymous April 30, 2010 8:26 pm
" i think the Reds play better rugby than the SA sides atm "
is that why the bulls are the top try scoring team in the competition and the stormers are the best defensive team? Also, look whose coming 1st and 2nd on the log.
is that why the bulls are the top try scoring team in the competition and the stormers are the best defensive team? Also, look whose coming 1st and 2nd on the log.
Joost April 30, 2010 8:55 pm
Stormers hid the Crusaders in South Africa, in font of 48000 pepole. End of story.
Joost April 30, 2010 8:55 pm
Stormers hid the Crusaders in South Africa, in font of 48000 pepole. End of story.
Anonymous May 01, 2010 6:03 am
Jaque Fourie's try, amazing (This week against Crusaders)
Best centre in the world.
Best centre in the world.
Anonymous May 01, 2010 6:03 am
Jaque Fourie's try, amazing (This week against Crusaders)
Best centre in the world.
Best centre in the world.
Raggaduck May 01, 2010 7:19 am
I am not a super14 fan but I must admit that this week pick is absolutely genious. Amazing tries with great speed, great execution, great handling and great inspiration. That was some fantastic rugby. So, here comes again the big question, are super14 defenses as good as attacks? On the other hand, attacks are just magic. I think that south hemispheres fans should not be anxious about seeing players from their sides coming to play in Europe because with their current players in Super14 rugby, they just continue to magnificate our beloved sport.
Raggaduck May 01, 2010 7:19 am
I am not a super14 fan but I must admit that this week pick is absolutely genious. Amazing tries with great speed, great execution, great handling and great inspiration. That was some fantastic rugby. So, here comes again the big question, are super14 defenses as good as attacks? On the other hand, attacks are just magic. I think that south hemispheres fans should not be anxious about seeing players from their sides coming to play in Europe because with their current players in Super14 rugby, they just continue to magnificate our beloved sport.
Raggaduck May 01, 2010 7:19 am
I am not a super14 fan but I must admit that this week pick is absolutely genious. Amazing tries with great speed, great execution, great handling and great inspiration. That was some fantastic rugby. So, here comes again the big question, are super14 defenses as good as attacks? On the other hand, attacks are just magic. I think that south hemispheres fans should not be anxious about seeing players from their sides coming to play in Europe because with their current players in Super14 rugby, they just continue to magnificate our sport.
Raggaduck May 01, 2010 7:19 am
I am not a super14 fan but I must admit that this week pick is absolutely genious. Amazing tries with great speed, great execution, great handling and great inspiration. That was some fantastic rugby. So, here comes again the big question, are super14 defenses as good as attacks? On the other hand, attacks are just magic. I think that south hemispheres fans should not be anxious about seeing players from their sides coming to play in Europe because with their current players in Super14 rugby, they just continue to magnificate our sport.
Anonymous May 01, 2010 10:55 am
When wales, scotland, england and ireland etc put 50+ passed the abs sa and oz - then i will start worrying about our defense - at the moment that just isnt happening so nothing wrong there!!! END OF STORY!!
Anonymous May 01, 2010 10:55 am
When wales, scotland, england and ireland etc put 50+ passed the abs sa and oz - then i will start worrying about our defense - at the moment that just isnt happening so nothing wrong there!!! END OF STORY!!
RD May 01, 2010 1:47 pm
If you'd like to debate in a mature manner, then please at least use a name when commenting. On top of that, if you can't follow the simple guidelines, please don't comment at all.
Please don't make Rugbydump a haven of negativity. Comments will now be moderated and removed if need be.
Thanks all.
Please don't make Rugbydump a haven of negativity. Comments will now be moderated and removed if need be.
Thanks all.
RD May 01, 2010 1:47 pm
If you'd like to debate in a mature manner, then please at least use a name when commenting. On top of that, if you can't follow the simple guidelines, please don't comment at all.
Please don't make Rugbydump a haven of negativity. Comments will now be moderated and removed if need be.
Thanks all.
Please don't make Rugbydump a haven of negativity. Comments will now be moderated and removed if need be.
Thanks all.
paulo May 01, 2010 2:44 pm
Anonymous said...
Love this site, but hate the assholes like paulo who ruin it...
- touchy! .. all I said was that SA are not always the best side, they do get beaten by other sides. Are you saying they never get beaten?
I also said they were strong right now. Are you saying they aren't?
If not then where do we disagree here, and how is a bit of reality ruining this great site?
You gotta wonder about some people on here.
Love this site, but hate the assholes like paulo who ruin it...
- touchy! .. all I said was that SA are not always the best side, they do get beaten by other sides. Are you saying they never get beaten?
I also said they were strong right now. Are you saying they aren't?
If not then where do we disagree here, and how is a bit of reality ruining this great site?
You gotta wonder about some people on here.
paulo May 01, 2010 2:44 pm
Anonymous said...
Love this site, but hate the assholes like paulo who ruin it...
- touchy! .. all I said was that SA are not always the best side, they do get beaten by other sides. Are you saying they never get beaten?
I also said they were strong right now. Are you saying they aren't?
If not then where do we disagree here, and how is a bit of reality ruining this great site?
You gotta wonder about some people on here.
Love this site, but hate the assholes like paulo who ruin it...
- touchy! .. all I said was that SA are not always the best side, they do get beaten by other sides. Are you saying they never get beaten?
I also said they were strong right now. Are you saying they aren't?
If not then where do we disagree here, and how is a bit of reality ruining this great site?
You gotta wonder about some people on here.
Anonymous May 02, 2010 4:02 am
Raggaduck, our defences down south are the best in the world, just like our attack.
It's because we have the best competition, the best coaches, the best development pathways and training regimes and so we produce the best players.
Defensivley and offensivley.
It's because we have the best competition, the best coaches, the best development pathways and training regimes and so we produce the best players.
Defensivley and offensivley.
Anonymous May 02, 2010 4:02 am
Raggaduck, our defences down south are the best in the world, just like our attack.
It's because we have the best competition, the best coaches, the best development pathways and training regimes and so we produce the best players.
Defensivley and offensivley.
It's because we have the best competition, the best coaches, the best development pathways and training regimes and so we produce the best players.
Defensivley and offensivley.
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