Reckon they'll get pumped if they have to travel to the Republic. Have a good opportunity if they end up at home.
Really hope the Sharks get up over the Stormers, they definitely play a better brand of rugby than the Stormers IMO.
I can't understand why the Stormers are so boring anyway, do they still have Habana, Juan de Jongh, de Villiers and Aplon? Plenty of firepower there...
I was listening to the radio commentary of a club game today. And he was talking about a player who a centre "3 quarter". I have heard of a wing "3 quarter' a million times but not a centre 3/4. Is this a common expression that somehow I haven't heard until now? what are the origins of the 3 quarter expression?.
That's correct, if you were listening in the late 1800's. Still is "correct" but a very old naming. I think people in France still might say it. Probably some old fart trying to be creative. I mean in NZ we use fractions, but different ones of course. History lesson over.
The origins of the three-quarter expression is that a three-quarter stands 3/4 of the way back. Half way between the half-back and the full back and slightly behind the five eight. The three quarters was the final position added to rugby as I think before there were only forwards, the fullback, halfback and first five. I think Scotland brought in the third three quarter and New Zealand popularized having four three quarters and only 8 forwards with the Originals tour. The term is more used in league now.
ANother reason I want the Sharks to beat the Stormers is because I Michalak. I know I'm supposed to hate him as a Kiwi but yeah...
If you want to know where to place your money for the Super Rugby final... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT6WEEFZFeQ
If the Chiefs do end up winning by a point I'll argue that Rugby Challenge's simulation is better than anything Paul the Octopus came up with.
I did laugh when Michalak kicked the conversion and celebrated like he'd given the Sharks the lead, only to them have the game end and the Chiefs win by a point.
Few more videos for anyone interested: Chiefs vs Crusaders: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qGk0rqdm0c Stormers vs Sharks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8OQxlqNqO8
Besides the first 5 minutes, the Sharks haven't looked worthy of winning the title. Far too many errors, little ball/territory, dominated at the breakdown...Lambie in particular looks like a player returning from injury that should be eased back into the side than a title winning fullback.