With less than three days to go before the FIFA World Cup 2010 kicks off in South Africa, the Springboks showed their support for Bafana Bafana at a media function in Cape Town.Here is what they had to say!
Peter de Villiers – coach
“We are 100% behind Bafana Bafana. We will show our support by attending their match against Uruguay in Pretoria next Wednesday and each member of our squad has a Bafana jersey that we will wear on the days that they’re playing matches.
“This is such a great occasion for our country. If anything, the World Cup has created or rekindled an appreciation for flags and for the identity of a country. South Africans have bought into the event wholeheartedly. We are a nation that is passionate about sport – any sport – and this is already so clear in how our people are supporting the event and a ball is yet to be kicked. I am sure it will be a major success.”
John Smit – captain
“It is not often that a Springbok Test will take a back seat to something else. But this certainly is the case with the Soccer World Cup and we gladly accept that. This event is important to South Africa. All the planning has been done and it’s time to show the world what South Africans can achieve. The thousands of foreign visitors will discover at least one secret and that is that South Africa is the best place in the world to live.
“I think Bafana Bafana will do us all proud. There is a lot of expectation and pressure but they must turn that to their advantage by drawing strength from it and channeling it through the team. We won’t get to many games but we will be following their progress very closely.”
Victor Matfield – vice-captain
“The Vuvuzelas may be loud but they create a fantastic atmosphere. When we played the Super 14 semi-final and final at Orlando Stadium in Soweto it was the best atmosphere I have ever experienced. 50 000 people cheering and blowing vuvuzelas was amazing and I think they are here to stay. It did cause a few hassles with lineout calls but definitely made it a memorable occasion!”
Bryan Habana
“I was named after two soccer players – Bryan Robson and Gary Bailey – and have been a Manchester United fan from a very young age so I have an appreciation for the game of soccer. This is a great event for our country and I’m sure that we will succeed and show the world what we can do when it comes to organising a big event like this. As for Bafana, I think they will be inspired by the home support and will achieve what they have set out to do at the tournament.”
Schalk Burger
“I am sure the guys will get together in the team room on Friday to watch Bafana Bafana play Mexico. Under normal circumstances it would be great to enjoy a few beers whilst doing this but with a big Test match to play on Saturday we will have to be happy with a few Energades! This is the biggest sporting event in the world and I’ll make an effort to watch as much of it as possible.”
@ Blue Bird:
Boks get “behind” Bafana bafana…. an entertaining thought hey… 😉
@ Blue Bird:
Better late than never hey, I’m here … 😉
Ok I’m off too, Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite … 😉
blouste DANKIE my mate this was awesome, i never had a Jagerbom, nevermind Netblou, she never ever had it before , taking 5, i was really impressed, you really know your food man , thanks a million.
@ Blouste:
guys feel free to contact our fellow bloggers they are great i met Blouste this week and i think if i behave myself we could be friends forever.
Just find the guys you chat with and go for it…………
Last call.
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@ superBul
No problem man, it’s only a pleasure .
We had a good time, thanks to you guys too !!! 🙂
Imagine if Bakkies Botha played for Bafana Bafana, would not like to try and stop him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But with all this said surely its expected that they will get behing Bafana Bafana 🙂
Very true Super, I met Sharky at his restuarant and he is a legend. We must still have that get together there.
I’ve met many bloggers personally…. and they’re all excellent people!
Here’s a few I’ve met:
Pietman
SuperBul
Kwagga
Cuzzy
Boerboel
Sharky
Tripples
4man
AB
Alfred E Neuman (Mr Lam)
BonzaiGBS (my son)
Bluebeard
Cosa
Fern
Hef
isigidi
Jinx
JockBok
KingPaul
Kruppelbroer
netblou
SA Barbarians
Wallabie
wiLLem
Timothy Bornman
superstormer
Apoc184
Ex Player
jlab
LBW
Staal
Plus, there’s about a hand or 2 more of them…
In addition I’ve corresponded and / or spoken on the phone and / or Video Skyped to another lot…
ALL GOOD FOLK!
@ Blouste:
Hi Blouste, we used to have alot of banter on Voldy in the evenings…Soda Joe called it “The Night Owls” slot. We had loads of laughs and a year ago during the Lions Tour I too had the pleasure of meeting lots of bloggers in both Cape Town and Pretoria.
They were an outstanding bunch of people.. Now we have ‘London Keo’ and 4man is good at organising trips to the rugby etc.
So if you get a chance to meet some of the people you chat to here, jump at it.
Let you into a secret, I am DESPERATE to meet Puma!!! Heheheheheheh He has to be the kindest blogger in S.A
@ grootblousmile:
OK my list
Grant10
Justrugby
Skop
Tassies
Fern
Ishigidi
K9
Postmanpat
4man
PaulD
JL1
BonsaiGBS
Trupi
Montyfan.
GBS your list does not look complete!
..and I too have a skype list…Ed the Lion. JimT ,Boerboel,
Rats…I missed Supa de Bloubul…he is so cute too.
Want to meet loads more….Puma, Treehugger, Superbul, Robzim, EEE, Irish Devil, Princess, Blouste, Loosehead…the list goes on as well….
Some fun people out there, joined by their love of rugby..
I’ve met Loosehead but I would seriously recommend that you avoid the ouk.
He shouted VRYSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!! in my ear all night. I couldn’t get a word in the whole night. Next morning my left ear had a strange buzzing sound, almost like an ear babalaas from sitting to close to a vuvuzela.
My hearing has recovered nicely now, but I think I’ve learnt my lesson….. 😉
@ fender:
I will remember to take ear defenders!! 😉
See you all, have a great day
RSA get behind your Bafana boys…its party time!
The best even any sport is about to kick off….why….more than 16 nations are capable of winning the tournament.
Wallabie, its ’95 all over again – only bigger!
What do you make of your team’s chances? Cahill’s next injury sorted out yet?
Wallabie, its ’95 all over again – only bigger!
What do you make of your team’s chances? Cahill’s neck injury sorted out yet?
London keo is also known as “Norms Nomads”.
The latest trip was to Wales to watch the Boks play. There are lots of exiles in The UK and Europe and one of the ways to keep in touch with people from a country we are passionate about, and share a common interest, is by blogging. As a Sergeant Major I thought there has got to be a better way to do this, so a couple of years ago invited everyone on Keo to turn out to what is now our HQ in Twickenham, “The Fox” pub. On our 2nd trip there, they ran out of Guiness. We have attended so far NZ vs Baa Baa’s,Boks vs Baa Baa’s, Guiness Premiership final and Wales vs Springboks. With the politicisation of the keo website, we needed a new home, at this stage this is Rugby Talk…there are some guys that are uncomfortable with both blogs, but once they are on the address list, they get regular e-mails from me about any activites going on or any interesting news or current affair items, a name change has been mooted, and this is where “Norms Nomads” comes into the picture. The organisation is loosely run as a democratic dictatorship. If you would like to become a member, you need only be a Saffer, with a good sense of humour, or if Not a Saffer to have a love for Saffers and the game of rugby…its a way for us to keep in touch with home you see! If you want to join drop me a mail at langeraadt@yahoo.com and after the proper vetting you will go onto the list for being kept informed.
@ Wallabie.:47 – Walla, We all are. Just about every car has a South African flag flying. Also outside our houses here just about everyone has a massive SA flag flying. I have my car flag but need one of those massive flags to tie onto a pole outside my house. So going off in a few minutes to buy one. We are all behind our team.
The vibe here is just electric. AWESOME 😀
Well finally got a flag seller here in Durbs. Gosh!! They at every traffic light in Joburg every single corner has a flag seller. Here I had to drive down to the beach front just to find one. Also the massive flag has not damn rod!! Now just taken the rod out of my Sharks flag and will try and put it into this one. Hope it works. Rain here now so will hang it up tomorrow.
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