Arno Botha
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Ah sure comeonahead there Baggy, sure Ruan is one of them born twice babies and he's in the all time top five Alster players. If it meant being 'The Best in The World' (thanks Logie) I wouldn't care if they were all members of Opus Dei. Although spiked chains around the thighs may not conform to these strict new tackle laws.
I've only been here this season and that's the first scrap I've read which didn't involve Baggy and Snipe.
I'm staying clear, I'll hide under the stairs, like when Daddy hit Mummy
I've only been here this season and that's the first scrap I've read which didn't involve Baggy and Snipe.
I'm staying clear, I'll hide under the stairs, like when Daddy hit Mummy
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I am warming to him.. He apparently refused to speak in English during interviews preferring his Affrikaan tongue... He might fit in here well.
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Is he related to Pik? It does sound like he's gonna fit right in. Now all we have to do is convince Nuciwank McNuciwankface. Nailed on...
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So we go to niciwank and say "we've asked every mexican backrower with a pulse to come join us and they all said feck aff. We are dumping our saffa second row to put hendo there for joe so give us a break will ya"
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What doesn't read well for me is out for much of 2013 with a serious knee injury then in his first match back the same serious knee injury keeping him out much of 2014 and then in 2015 another knee tear keeping him out for a while longer.... now we have Boks holding back all our Irish talent in the back row otherwise he is what we need...
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It's a worry no doubt Cockers.Cockatrice wrote:What doesn't read well for me is out for much of 2013 with a serious knee injury then in his first match back the same serious knee injury keeping him out much of 2014 and then in 2015 another knee tear keeping him out for a while longer.... now we have Boks holding back all our Irish talent in the back row otherwise he is what we need...
Unlike some, I have a little faith that Bryn will have done his due diligence on this one. I would also find it highly unusual and a little worrying if a leak like this was made without at least tacit approval from Nucifuhrer.
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Wouldn't be the first time the Indo got the entire story wrong either thoughSnipe Watson wrote:It's a worry no doubt Cockers.Cockatrice wrote:What doesn't read well for me is out for much of 2013 with a serious knee injury then in his first match back the same serious knee injury keeping him out much of 2014 and then in 2015 another knee tear keeping him out for a while longer.... now we have Boks holding back all our Irish talent in the back row otherwise he is what we need...
Unlike some, I have a little faith that Bryn will have done his due diligence on this one. I would also find it highly unusual and a little worrying if a leak like this was made without at least tacit approval from Nucifuhrer.
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I thought the Newsletter was running with it too, but they aren't. It could be a load of hooey.Rooster wrote:Wouldn't be the first time the Indo got the entire story wrong either thoughSnipe Watson wrote:It's a worry no doubt Cockers.Cockatrice wrote:What doesn't read well for me is out for much of 2013 with a serious knee injury then in his first match back the same serious knee injury keeping him out much of 2014 and then in 2015 another knee tear keeping him out for a while longer.... now we have Boks holding back all our Irish talent in the back row otherwise he is what we need...
Unlike some, I have a little faith that Bryn will have done his due diligence on this one. I would also find it highly unusual and a little worrying if a leak like this was made without at least tacit approval from Nucifuhrer.
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Bel Tel running with it so it must be true...Snipe Watson wrote:I thought the Newsletter was running with it too, but they aren't. It could be a load of hooey.Rooster wrote:Wouldn't be the first time the Indo got the entire story wrong either thoughSnipe Watson wrote:It's a worry no doubt Cockers.Cockatrice wrote:What doesn't read well for me is out for much of 2013 with a serious knee injury then in his first match back the same serious knee injury keeping him out much of 2014 and then in 2015 another knee tear keeping him out for a while longer.... now we have Boks holding back all our Irish talent in the back row otherwise he is what we need...
Unlike some, I have a little faith that Bryn will have done his due diligence on this one. I would also find it highly unusual and a little worrying if a leak like this was made without at least tacit approval from Nucifuhrer.
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Bel Tel is a sidekick of IndoCockatrice wrote:Bel Tel running with it so it must be true...Snipe Watson wrote:I thought the Newsletter was running with it too, but they aren't. It could be a load of hooey.Rooster wrote:Wouldn't be the first time the Indo got the entire story wrong either thoughSnipe Watson wrote:It's a worry no doubt Cockers.Cockatrice wrote:What doesn't read well for me is out for much of 2013 with a serious knee injury then in his first match back the same serious knee injury keeping him out much of 2014 and then in 2015 another knee tear keeping him out for a while longer.... now we have Boks holding back all our Irish talent in the back row otherwise he is what we need...
Unlike some, I have a little faith that Bryn will have done his due diligence on this one. I would also find it highly unusual and a little worrying if a leak like this was made without at least tacit approval from Nucifuhrer.
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Exactly, remember last year the hacks informed us we'd signed Ryan Kankowski
Maybe this is a smokescreen for another world class player.
One try in 46 Super appearances for Bulls.
Maybe this is a smokescreen for another world class player.
One try in 46 Super appearances for Bulls.
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http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/u ... 19957.htmlGerald the Mole wrote:https://www.uafc.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... tart=12465
Mentioned here love two hours ago, but no you go ahead a create a new thread, bless you.
Just read this in The Indo as well Gerry, was going to start a thread...... okay with you?
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My gut is saying that BelTel and Indo have taken a stab in the dark like the Kankowski story last year. If anything it might get the ball rolling by mentioning the coaching staff changing.
Why would Ulster sign an NIQ backrow who has had 2 knee operations before 25. It would make more sense to sign a Project backrow along with an NIQ prop and NIQ second row.
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Why would Ulster sign an NIQ backrow who has had 2 knee operations before 25. It would make more sense to sign a Project backrow along with an NIQ prop and NIQ second row.
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Correct! If any from the Bulls Hanro Liebenberg would make much more sense than Botha.kingofthehill wrote:My gut is saying that BelTel and Indo have taken a stab in the dark like the Kankowski story last year. If anything it might get the ball rolling by mentioning the coaching staff changing.
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Rumour is the provinces are only allowed 3 NIQs for next yearkingofthehill wrote:My gut is saying that BelTel and Indo have taken a stab in the dark like the Kankowski story last year. If anything it might get the ball rolling by mentioning the coaching staff changing.
Why would Ulster sign an NIQ backrow who has had 2 knee operations before 25. It would make more sense to sign a Project backrow along with an NIQ prop and NIQ second row.
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