We, the rugby mad community, have all given our impressions, solutions and cures for the fatigue factor and player burn-out suffered by players…. but would ONE GLOBAL SEASON not alleviate all these concerns?
Think about it for a while… let the concept sink in….
Is’nt this a radically different but plausible solution? Is’nt this what we should have done a long time ago, in the world?
At the moment we have two seasons world wide, a Northern Hemisphere rugby season and a Southern Hemisphere season, respectively!!
Why is this necessary… is plain stupid stubborness standing in the way of our beautiful sport?
Let’s lobby for ONE INTERNATIONAL SEASON!
It will mean 1 International window and NOT TWO (June as well as End of Year) windows.
It will also mean that the Teams are at the same levels of fatigue world wide, no Hemisphere will be at a disadvantage (European Sides are at a disadvantage in June at the end of their season, Southern Hemisphere Sides are at a disadvantage during the End of Year Tours when it’s the end of their season).
Will it ever happen?
I doubt it!!
The IRB should play a leading role here but as you know, the questions are numerous and serious… When will the season start? When will it end? Which Hemisphere will have to budge the most? What are the financial ramifications? What are the pro’s and what are the cons? How does it affect sponsorships and broadcast rights and schedules?
In a perfect world considerations like the usually foul winter weather and milder summers (generally) in the Northern Hemisphere compared to the glaring heat in summer in Africa, Australia and Argentina, it would make sense to adopt most of the Southern Hemisphere winter rugby calendar… it would also make sense considering the Festive season at the end of each year….
The year could roughly be scheduled as follows:
- The Super 14 / Heineken Cup ect [Feb – May]
- The first part of the International window – Tri-Nations / Six Nations [May, June & early July]
- The second part of the International window – Southern Hemisphere vs Northern Hemisphere Tours [July & August]. Teams could Tour every second year, meaning one year you play at home and one year away, ALTERNATELY teams could have abbreviated tours and still have their home component every year. The main aim here is that the previous International window which was split into 2 sections (June Tours by Northern Hemisphere to the South and November Tours by the Southern Hemisphere up North) will be slightly shortened and combined into one.
- The Domestic Competitions – Like the Currie Cup in SA, the New Zealand NPC, the French Top 14 and the Guiness Priemiership [Sept, Oct, till middle November]
- A 6 – 8 week enforced break where NO TEAM ACTIVITY IS PERMITTED over the Festive Season. ALTERNATIVELY, split the break into 2, a shorter break mid-year and a longer break end of year.
Would that make too much sense for people to take seriously?
gbs @ 30
lol
27 – ASH
As jy probeer sê daar is ‘n kleintjie oppad, dan sê ek baie geluk en sterkte.
32@ Snoek – Ek het self nie geweet of ek moet sê “Geluk” of “Ooooo Flok” nie…. of ek moet bly wees of vir Mev Asbakkie moet bejammer nie….
How to make Tequila Christmas Cake!
1 cup water
1 tsp. Baking soda
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. Salt
1 cup of brown sugar
Lemon juice
4 large eggs
Nuts
1 bottle tequila
2 cups dried fruit
Sample the tequila to check quality.
Take a large bowl, check the tequila again.
To be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.
Repeat.
Turn on the electric mixer.
Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
Add one teaspoon of sugar.
Beat again.
At this point its best a make sure the tequila is still OK.
Try another cup…just in case.
Turn off the mixerer thingy.
Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit.
Pick the fruit up off the floor.
Mix on the turner.
If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers just pry it loose with a drewscriver.
Sample the tequila to check for tonsisticity.
Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something.
Check the tequila.
Now shift the lemon juice and strain the nuts.
Add one table.
Add a spoon of sugar, or some fink.
Whatever you can find.
Greash the oven.
Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over.
Finally, throw the bowl through the window.
Finish the tequila and wipe counter with the cat.
CHERRY MISTMAS!
9 – Morne, Yes I feel the same. Tests have to the be ultimate and we have to send our full strength side always.
Rest our players in the CC or part of the S14 or rotate some players in the S14. Maybe bigger squads too.
I would enjoy a global season though. Really can never see it happen.
Morning Snoek, I am with you on resting the Boks in the CC. CC was just as great without the Boks. I still enjoyed it this year as much as when the Boks got back.
33- Ja, daai boodskap was lekker onduidelik.
34 – Snoek 😆
None of us will probably taste the cake after that..hehehehehe. Passed out probably…….hehe
Puma @ 35
Yes, and the Sharks seems to play better without their boks anyway. 😆
Puma @ 37 –
I will try that recipe this weekend. 😆
snoek @ 32
thanks bru
gbs @ 33
“geluk” is darem in orde!
27 – Ash, Yip me too, was not sure to say congrats there was not sure. If it is then congrats mate.
GBS – Sterkte vir die vrou, sê maar vir haar beterskap van hierdie kant, al ken ons mekaar nie.
40 – Ashley
Nou weet ek hoekom jy so lank laas geblog het. 😆
40@ Asbak – Geluk man…. wat het jy gebou, ‘n platte of ene met ‘n latte? Het jy diep gegooi en lank gelê en deeglik al die parte aangesweis??
snoek @ 34
“…Break 2 LEGGS and add to the bowl …” 😯
…
is that what happens when you drink tequila
or
was that a typo? 😆
42@ Snoek – Sy is Maandagoggend gedoen en behoort darem more, laatoggend ontslaan te word….
45 – ASH
It’s all the tequilas fault, no typo there. 😉
38 – Snoek if we never got our Boks back for the CC maybe we would have made the final 😀 Well maybe. We did play well without our Boks there.
39 – Snoek….hehehe Have someone there to catch you fall after making that cake 😆 Tequila potent stuff….hehehe
GBS @ 46
Kwaai. Kyk jy nou agter die stoepkakkertjie, of het jy daai job gedelegeer?
snoek @ 43
😳 nee boet, was maar besig die afgelope tyd
gbs @ 44
weet nog nie
vrou gaan eers later vandag dokter toe
Puma @ 41
thanks puma
45 – Ash….hehe. I think Snoek has already started baking that cake 😆
49@ Snoek – Neeeeeeeeeeee, BonzaiHandbriekie kyk nou na stoepkakkertjie en na BonzaiStoepkakkertjie…. ek kyk net hoe naby ek daaraan kan kom om stoepkakkertjie raak te ry…
Donner, ek kan mossie alleen slaap nie… weer laasnag die TV aan vergeet… die vorige nag ook en gisteroggend het ek wakker geword met die DSTV Remote onder my wang, nommertjies en knoppies behoorlik ingeprent op my wang, remote vol kwyl…. hehehe
52 – GBS 😆
Cheers okes got to go.
54@ Snoek – Tjorts
this one is a bit long, but worth the effort. enjoy!!
INEXPERIENCED CURRY TASTER
Notes From An Inexperienced Curry Taster Named FRANK, who was visiting
Durban from the U.S.
“Recently I was honoured to be selected as a judge at a curry cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge’s table asking directions to the beer wagon when the call came. I was assured by the other two judges (couple of local Indians) that the curry wouldn’t be all that spicy, and besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted. Here are the scorecards from the event:”
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Curry # 1: Manoj’s Maniac Mobster Monster Curry
JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick.
JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavour. Very mild.
FRANK: Holy sh*t, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that’s the worst one.
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Curry # 2: Applesamy’s Afterburner Curry
JUDGE ONE: Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.
JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavour, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
FRANK: Keep this out of reach of children! I’m not sure what I’m supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich manoeuvre. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.
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Curry # 3: Farouk’s Famous Burn Down the Barn curry
JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse curry! Great kick. Needs more beans.
JUDGE TWO: A beanless curry, a bit salty, good use of red peppers.
FRANK: Call Colesburg, I’ve located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Draino. Everyone knows the routine by now, get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I’m getting sh*t-faced from all the beer.
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Curry # 4: Barbu’s Black Magic
JUDGE ONE: Black bean curry with almost no spice. Disappointing.
JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a curry.
FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it, is it possible to burn-out taste buds? Savathree, the bar maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300 lb. bitch is starting to look HOT, just like this nuclear waste I’m eating. Is curry an aphrodisiac?
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Curry # 5: Laveshnee’s Legal Lip Remover
JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong curry. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.
JUDGE TWO: Curry using shredded beef; could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
FRANK: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her curry had given me brain damage. Savathree saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I’m burning my lips off? It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming.
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Curry # 6: Vera’s Very Vegetarian Variety
JUDGE ONE: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety curry. Good balance of spice and peppers.
JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.
FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I shat myself when I farted and I’m worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Savathree, she must be kinkier than I thought. Can’t feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone! _____________________________________________
Curry # 7: Sugash’s Screaming Sensation Curry
JUDGE ONE: A mediocre curry with too much reliance on canned peppers.
JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of curry peppers at the last moment. I should note that I am worried about Judge Number 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn’t feel damn thing. I’ve lost the sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with curry which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like sh*t to match. At least during the autopsy they’ll know what killed me. I’ve decided to stop breathing, it’s too painful. Screw it, I’m not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I’ll just suck it in through the 4 inch hole in my stomach. ____________________________________________
Curry # 8: Hansraj’s Mount Saint Curry
JUDGE ONE: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend curry, safe for all, not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.
JUDGE TWO: This final entry is a good, balanced curry, neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge Number 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the curry pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he’s going to make it. Poor Yank, wonder how he’d have reacted to a really hot curry?
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Cheers Snoek. Me too need to go out. Cheers GBS.
Back later.
56 – Ash good one…….. 😆 Had a good laugh there…hehe.
Okay now out of there back later. Cheers all.
Why not send the Emerging-Baby-Boks-A-Side to participate in the Pacific Nations Cup ?
NZ their their Junior All Blacks team, Australia did comepte – not sure about 2010 though …
They would get a good run for their money I am sure 🙂
If you want to get drunk quickly, have a chilli-eating competition amongst friends…
Damn, I quite like hot food, but a friend and I took it a bit too far one night in a Portugese Restaurant in Joburg, a few years ago. We noticed that there were bowls of freshly washed chillies on the table, so I challanged my friend Greg to each of us eating a whole chilli…
Well, he is not the type to shirk from a challange and I believe you guys know by now that I’m not the shirking kind either….
Well, we started on 1 chilli each, washed down by whatever drink you had in front of you…. them migrated to a chilli each followed by a Tequila and then washing everything down with whatever drink was in front of you or in front of your partner next to you…
We managed to eat all the chilli’s in all the bowls on the table….. oi vei!
Next day it was “skoonbrand Sasol” all the way on the loo….
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