Morne wrote recently to leave the laws as they are, and I would like to offer a converse view – please IRB, change them! [...]
2009 December
Change the Laws – Baldrick’s take on the game
Barry not on Bulls’ books
The Bulls have dismissed speculation that they were about to sign Springbok De Wet Barry ahead of the 2010 Super 14, although they have not ruled out the possibility that he might be ‘drafted in’ at a later stage. [...]
Plum to coach ‘Canes?
So, the word from the land of the long white cloud is that Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper will be in his last season with the team in 2010. This means that the Hurricanes will be looking for a new coach for the 2011 season. [...]
Plenty Saffas in Barbarians team
Six test Springboks and the uncapped WP Nel will start for the Barbarians against New Zealand this weekend. Two further Boks have been named on the bench. [...]
Eight Sharks in Under 20 group
SA Rugby has announced a 50-man training squad from which the national Under 20 side to contest the IRB Junior World Championship will be selected. The Sharks are well represented, with 8 names in the squad, which will convene in Saldanha this month for a training camp. [...]
No early release for BJ
It looks like any hopes of an early release for BJ Botha from his Ulster contract have been dashed, with the Irish provincial outfit stating pretty plainly that they will hold him to the terms of his agreement. Botha, a surprise call-up to the Bok squad in Europe last month, was rumoured to be considering a move back to South Africa. [...]
Leave the laws as is
I am getting so sick and tired of rugby experts bitching about the laws of the game in the mainstream press. [...]
