Personal reflections on Day 1 of the build up to Saturday 7th October -Springboks vs All Blacks

What a remarkable day on two sides of the Peninsula with the Springboks and All Blacks in town -In the centre of town at 12h30 sharp the ever efficient Bok media officer rolled in the Bok coach old Alistair Coetzee .He looked pensive and proceeded to discuss how he thought the Boks did well on... Continue Reading →

Rugby Championship of 2017 will be exciting read all about it

THE Rugby Championship of 2017 promises to be one of the more intriguing showdowns between the four SANZAAR countries for many a year given that three of the countries are in a state of flux while perennial champions New Zealanders have had their invincibility questioned earlier this year by the British and Irish Lions. The... Continue Reading →

All Blacks and Lions end third test – and 2017 series – in a draw

We came to celebrate, but it ended in stalemate. Would you believe it? In the most controversial of circumstances, the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions could not be separated in a dramatic final, deciding test at Eden Park. At the end of a pulsating encounter referee Romain Poite had the major say we... Continue Reading →

The All Blacks team to play the second Test against the British & Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 1 July is

The match day 23 for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series Test is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (26) 2. Codie Taylor (17) 3. Owen Franks (92) 4. Brodie Retallick (62) 5. Samuel Whitelock (86) 6. Jerome Kaino (79) 7. Sam Cane (42) 8. Kieran Read (98) - Captain 9. Aaron Smith... Continue Reading →

The All Blacks team to play the second Test against the British & Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 1 July is

The match day 23 for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series Test is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (26) 2. Codie Taylor (17) 3. Owen Franks (92) 4. Brodie Retallick (62) 5. Samuel Whitelock (86) 6. Jerome Kaino (79) 7. Sam Cane (42) 8. Kieran Read (98) - Captain 9. Aaron Smith... Continue Reading →

This is the poster from 2005 signed by Tana Umaga ahead of 1st test on Saturday

The match day 23 for the first Test of the DHL New Zealand Lions Series is listed below (with Test caps in brackets): This is the poster from 2005 signed by Tana Umaga (my daughter was 5 ) at the time..Casey is now 17 and will be watching on Sat ..helps put the series into... Continue Reading →

Brodie Retallick says the All Blacks will be ready for what’s coming in the opening test against the Lions.

Forewarned is forearmed, reckon the All Blacks when it comes to that withering defensive line-speed of Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions. As Steve Hansen would say, they might just have more up their sleeves than their arms. They know it's coming all right in Saturday's opening test of the series at Eden Park, and... Continue Reading →

All Blacks team to play Samoa named and so 2017 season starts

The All Blacks team to play Samoa in the American Express Pasifika Challenge on Friday night (15 June 2017 ) at Eden Park has been named with new All Blacks Jordie Barrett and Vaea Fifita set to make their Test debuts from the bench and Ben Smith named as run-on captain for the first time.... Continue Reading →

BOK COACH MUST DO THE HONORABLE THING AND RESIGN

We could say the following in euphemisms, with kid gloves, if you like, but what the heck let us just say it like it really is: Springbok coach Allister Coeztee (AC ) must be fired by the South African Union the moment this Springbok team concludes an utterly miserable year that could conceivably have included... Continue Reading →

All Blacks selectors have named a mixture of experience / new talent for the 3 Steinlager Series Tests against Wales in 2016

The All Blacks selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox have named a mixture of experience and new talent for the three Steinlager Series Tests against Wales. The squad is as follows: (with province and Test caps) Kieran Read (captain ) Forwards Hookers Dane Coles (Wellington, 36 Tests) Codie Taylor (Canterbury, four Tests) Nathan... Continue Reading →

All Blacks selectors have named a mixture of experience / new talent for the 3 Steinlager Series Tests against Wales in 2016

The All Blacks selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox have named a mixture of experience and new talent for the three Steinlager Series Tests against Wales. The squad is as follows: (with province and Test caps) Kieran Read (captain ) Forwards Hookers Dane Coles (Wellington, 36 Tests) Codie Taylor (Canterbury, four Tests) Nathan... Continue Reading →

In rugby the All Blacks are sweeping all before them

It was Napoleon who was first recorded as saying he that he knew a battle would be won or lost by the degree of resolve shown by his troops in the periods of the fray when they had to defend, as opposed to when they were ordered to attack. Rugby, we know, is war without... Continue Reading →

Selection of photos from MYERS FAMILY 2015 a great year and most important my daughter Casey turned 15

a Selection of pics from the Myers family for 2015 -Thank you for a great year especially my wife and daughter who support me unconditionally and my friends who always see a positive outcome. -THANK YOU

Looks a wonderful read Dan Carter -My Story

Looking forward to reading the book Just bought it on Kindle.. Christmas 2015 sorted

#1995 RWC squad honored for “greatest day” in SA rugby history #1995reunited

South African Rugby Union president Oregan Hoskins on Wednesday congratulated and thanked the Springbok squad involved in the 1995 Rugby World Cup as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their epic World Cup final win in Johannesburg. The Springboks won their first Rugby World Cup on 24 June 1995, beating New Zealand, 15-12, in a... Continue Reading →

When was the 2007 Rugby World Cup actually won for the Springboks?

When was the 2007 Rugby World Cup actually won for the Springboks? Was the defining moment the disallowed try by England wing Mark Cueto? Was it Percy Montgomery’s soaring penalty goals or even that long-range effort by Frans Steyn before half time? It was many things. But what if I suggested that the first major... Continue Reading →

Wayne Smith to return to the All Blacks coaching staff for the 2015 season

One of world rugby's leading coaches, Wayne Smith, is to return to the All Blacks coaching staff for the 2015 season, it was announced today. Smith, who was part of the All Blacks coaching staff from 2004 through to the team's victory at Rugby World Cup 2011, and a Chiefs Assistant Coach from 2012-2014, will... Continue Reading →

One year today the Rugby World Cup kicks off in England . How are the coaches feeling ?

Exactly one year today the Rugby World Cup kicks off in England and wonders how well the coaches of the leading teams are sleeping as the countdown starts to the big September 18 kick-off in London. Some are sleeping better than others, make no mistake, and All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is no doubt one... Continue Reading →

In New Zealand rugby, their idea of a crisis is a losing sequence of one-game in a row

In New Zealand rugby, their idea of a crisis is a losing sequence of one-game in a row. Heck even a draw against Australia a fortnight ago got them into a tizz, prompting coach Steve Hansen to call for a week of serious introspection “from myself down to the waterboy.” The country was seriously miffed... Continue Reading →

All Blacks bite back to secure Bledisloe glory 51 -20

Retribution indeed. Moral of the story? Don't make the All Blacks' forwards angry. They will bite back. Seven days is a long time in sport - an even longer time to stew on a poor performance. Very rarely do you see the All Blacks miss their lofty standards by such a margin as they did... Continue Reading →

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