Polly’s Coming Back

The most encouraging news, from the perspective of local supporters, is that Shaun Pollock looks set to play his first Test in nearly a year. The 33-year-old veteran, who has waited patiently in the wings since his last Test against Pakistan on January 19-23 last year, is being widely tipped for a recall on his home ground, with either Andre Nel or Paul Harris being given a rest.

“I’ve certainly played a waiting game,” the flame-haired seamer joked yesterday. “But, if I do get chosen, it would obviously be great to play on my home ground.”

Welcome back ou-grote.

2010 Lego Stadium!!

Ok, so it’s not for 2010 but, WOW, this is some impressive work!

PSL Coaches give Telkom Knock-Out ThumbsUP

With the final just around the corner, both Mamelodi Sundowns coach Gordon Igesund and Kaizer Chiefs boss Muhsin Ertugral have taken time out from their preparations to praise the tournament sponsors, Telkom for a job well done.

“We must thank Telkom for putting forward a great opportunity for us here,” said Ertugral.

He added: “It’s a major cup, very important cup for us and the organisation has been tremendous and wonderful. It’s the most highly paid cup in Africa, so it has huge, huge interest.

“So, for us, I must say thank you very much for the wonderful organisation and I hope it’s going to be a wonderful day.”

Igesund, meanwhile, said both teams were very happy to have reached the final of this lucrative competition.

“I just think it’s a wonderful day for South African football. Both teams’ sets of supporters expect every time we go onto the field that we have to win the game,” said Igesund.

“It’s always going to be a difficult game, tight game; players don’t want to make mistakes. They get nervous out there, but I’ve told my players to enjoy their game; let’s go out there and enjoy it.

“I think it’s a sponsor’s dream to have Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs playing in a final. It’s a fantastic competition; it’s been run tremendously well with a lot of money being put into it. They (Telkom) have led by example and we just hope we can go out there and make them all proud,” concluded Igesund.

(Source)

Looking forward to the weekends game… Chiefs to win with a single goal 1-0.

Sorry Jake, but No!

Don’t think Jake will really be losing any sleep over this.

SA Rugby has denied Jake’s requests of wanting to field all 26 players for the match against the Barbarians this Saturday, as well as calling the team a ‘Bok XV’. White made these requests as the match had no test status.

The decisions doesn’t really surprise - not that SA Rugby gave a good reason - but because of their animosity towards Jake.

Keo Sez: These are special boks

Keo is spot on in his post on the uniqueness and general brilliance of the Springboks class of 2007… here’s an excerpt:

The Springboks of 2007 will be a bloody hard act to follow.

The intensity of the World Cup campaign was never going to be matched in Cardiff, but the class of the World Champion Springboks fortunately traveled north for this ludicrous fixture against Wales.

The last time the Springboks had played was a month ago when they beat England to win the World Cup in Paris. The starting XV trained for the first time five days ago. Put into context this was a fabulous win and fine send-off for departing Bok coach Jake White.

Read the full article here…

Proteas Trivia Game

The guys only lost 1 game and already the jokes start pouring in…..nonetheless, still very funny: 

Q. What do Mark Boucher and Michael Jackson have in common?
A. They both wear gloves for no apparent reason.

Q. What’s the difference between Graeme Smith and George Bush?
A. George Bush has more victories.

Q. What is South Africa’s best chance of a win at Kingsmead?
A. Telling the other team the match is at the Wanderers.

Q. How bad is the South African batting?
A. Well, the selectors are thinking of moving Extras up the batting order.

Q. What is the height of optimism?
A. A South African batsman putting on sunscreen.

Q. What is the main function of the South African coach?
A. To transport the team from the hotel to the ground.

Q. What’s the South African version of a hat-trick?
A. Three runs in three balls.

Q. Why don’t South African fielders need pre-tour travel injections?
A. Because they never catch anything. 

Q. What do you call a South African with 50 runs against his name?
A. A bowler.

Q. What’s the most proficient form of footwork displayed by Graeme Smith?
A. His walk back to the pavilion.

Q. Who has the easiest job in the South African touring party?
A. The guy who removes the ball marks from the bats.

Q. What does Graeme Smith and a drug addict have in common??
A. Both spend most of their time wondering where their next score will come from.

Q. Who spent the most time on the crease of anyone in the South African touring party?
A. The lady who ironed the cricket uniforms.

Q. Why is Graeme Smith cleverer than Houdini?
A. Because he can get out without even trying.

And finally…
 

Q. Why did Minky dump Graeme Smith?
A. Because he went in and out too quickly!