Tri Nations 2009!~

[Michael Alexander]

I hope you all noticed how many  ex and present freestate players featured in todays bok side!!!

[Mike Stenson (RIP)]

Boks victorious in Bloem
2009-07-25 18:06

Bloemfontein - The Boks have defeated the All Blacks 28-19  in their first Tri-Nations match at Vodacom Park.

Man of the Match: Heinrich Brüssow

Scorers:

South Africa: Tries - Ruan Pienaar, Jaque Fourie. Penalties - Morne Steyn (3), Francois Steyn (2), Pienaar

New Zealand: Try - Conrad Smith. Conversion - Stephen Donald. Penalties - Donald (4)

[Michael Alexander]

er.... let me enlighten you all...

"
Boks victorious in Bloem
2009-07-25 18:06

Bloemfontein - The Boks have defeated the All Blacks 28-19  in their first Tri-Nations match at Vodacom Park.

Man of the Match: Heinrich Brüssow(From The Freestate)

Scorers:

South Africa: Tries - Ruan Pienaar(from the freestate), Jaque Fourie. Penalties - Morne Steyn (3), Francois Steyn (2)(from the Freestate), Pienaar(From the Freestate)

New Zealand: Try - Conrad Smith. Conversion - Stephen Donald. Penalties - Donald (4)"

[Ricky Barron (RIP)]

Oh Mikey, Mikey!

How could you have missed it, Morne Steyn went to Fichardt Park Primary (Free State), and Sand du Plessis HS (Free State)!

[Michael Alexander]

Thanks Ricky....... more Freestate talent, forgot about Steyn, so used to seeing him in the Blue Jersey.....

[Mike Stenson (RIP)]

Tri-Nations
Steyn shuts out All Blacks
2009-08-01 18:52

Morné Steyn scored a Tri-Nations record 31 points as South Africa defeated title holders New Zealand for the second time within eight days on Saturday.

Flyhalf Steyn missed only the last of 10 kicks at goal as the Springboks triumphed 31-19 to move four points clear of the All Blacks after three rounds of the Tri-Nations.

Steyn eclipsed the 10-year record of All Blacks great Andrew Mehrtens by two points on an evening when tighthead prop John Smit became the most capped Test captain after leading out the green and gold 60 times.

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers hailed Smit as a "great ambassador" for his country and said the team had shown magnificent character and spirit as they seek a third Tri-Nations title in 14 attempts.

"To become the most capped captain in front of my family, friends and home crowd is simply awesome. It is a tremendous achievement for all the squad," boasted Smit.

Steyn also emphasised team spirit over his record: "All credit to our pack. Playing behind them is a privilege. It was one of those days with my goal kicking, everything went so well until the final kick."

For the second Saturday in succession, All Blacks skipper and flanker Richie McCaw refused to offer excuses, praising the current Bok team as among the best he has faced in a long career.

"These guys are right up there among the best I have played against. We made too many mistakes just as we did last weekend. The ball was coming back too slow which left us flat footed."

Reigning world champions South Africa went in at half-time leading 22-13 after snatching 10 unanswered points late in the first half as they sought to defeat New Zealand on consecutive weekends for the first time in 33 years.

Steyn and Donald exchanged early penalty goals at a near-full Absa Stadium on a chilly mid-winter evening in the Indian Ocean city before All Blacks lock Isaac Ross dived over for a try in the corner and Donald converted.

As Welsh referee Nigel Owens laid down the law there were penalties aplenty and Steyn landed three and Donald one to leave the All Blacks 13-12 ahead before being rocked by a late first-half scoring flurry.

Steyn evaded Donald and half-back partner Jimmy Cowan to go over halfway out after an untidy scrum and he converted his try before adding a penalty deep in stoppage time.

The Springboks suffered a few early second half blows as a 10-phase push for the try line yielded no reward and then Bakkies Botha became the third occupant of the 'sin bin' after JP Pietersen and Isaac Ross received first-half yellow cards.

Another two penalties from Steyn and one each from Donald and his replacement, Luke McAlister, meant the nine-point half-time gap between the teams remained 30 minutes into the second half.

Steyn completed the scoring with another penalty to give South Africa eight points from two outings after a 28-19 win in Bloemfontein last Saturday over New Zealand, who defeated Australia 22-16 in the opening game.

Scorers:

South Africa - Try: Morné Steyn. Conversion: Steyn. Penalties: Steyn (8).

New Zealand - Try: Isaac Ross. Conversion: Stephen Donald. Penalties: Donald (4).

[Billy Struthers]

Morning All
After the springbok hammering of the lions and all blacks ,I have been put off buying a ticket for their upcomming trip to Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium ,for decent tickets ,center field they want $130  per person ,might stay at home and watch the whallies take a well deserved beating from home !
go the Bokke 

[Michael Alexander]

I prefer watching these games at home, play your own music, watch the different angles, listen to commentary and most important , if I was at the stadium .... who would light the braaifire at half time?