UCTRFC.co.za Quater Final review,,,

The Championship section had the more competitive matches with Ubumbo beating the Spanners. The Spanners only have themselves to blame for loosing the match. Spanners having the numbers to the right decided to use there pack instead which did not pay off at all. There kicker on the evening also didn’t help them at all missing 3 vital penalties. Cobras had their grudge match against an ever improving ikhaya team. Ikhaya the team that kicked the Cobras out in the Semi’s last year didn’t look like the team of old. Cobras played their patient but flamboyant brand of rugby that we are use to seeing. Cobras were just to good for them winning the match 33 – 06 with Callan Artus, JP van Huffel, Kyle Rennie, D. Johnson and Stuart Black scoring for the Cobras.

Nadoes had an early scare from the Wild Boys as they were held 7 - 7 at half time, then soon showed why they are defending Internal league champions as they put their foot on the gas and rushed to a 21 – 7 lead which was also the final score. Try scorers for the Nadoes are Shafiek Nordien, Theo Von Aspern and Brad VD Westhuizen. The final match between MOB and Smuts was a tight affair as Mob could only manage to win 5 – 3 as Smuts brought the A game on the evening.

The results as they happened:

Championship Section

Steinhoff Spanners 08 – 14 Steinhoff Ubumbo
Steinhoff Cobras 33 – 06 Steinhoff Ikhaya
Steinhoff Nadoes 21 – 07 Steinhoff Wild Boys
Steinhoff MOB 05 – 03 Steinhoff Smuts

The Cobras go marching on...

The Cobras progressed to the Semi-Finals of the UCT Internal League last night with an impressive 33-6 win over a well drilled Ikhaya side. It was one of the performances of the year as The Cobras rose to the big occasion with a massive performance. In reaching the Semi-Finals The Cobras keep their record of advancing to the Semi-Final for the fifth year in a row.

The Cobras face Ubumbo in a massive Semi-Final next Wednesday...

Full match report to follow...

Oh so brave

Everywhere you go...

Goooooooood morning gentle friends. It’s roughly 10am and I’m still wiping the sleep out of my eyes. I’m tired. I’m tired because I couldn’t sleep last night and I couldn’t sleep last night, not because I was tired, but because I was jittery with expectation. It’s Wednesday baby and I’m titillated at the thought of watching the Cobras quarter final match. My nipples are erect and goose bumps cover my inner thighs. There’s no place in the world I’d rather be than in Cape Town and with the Cobras. Many are hyping this game up as a re-match of last year’s appalling semi- final which saw the demise of the Cobras and the crowning of the Nadoes once again. We were sad men. Distraught you might say. But like the late, great Rodney Bernhardt said: “the world doesn’t need another sad man, it needs a fucking hero.”

I believe he wasn’t just talking about life as a security officer, he was speaking in broader terms. He was talking to us. He was sending us a message. Today we kill the duck and put the steaming locomotive that is the Purple Cobras Rugby Team back on the tracks to victory. Let’s end this duck boys. Let’s end it like Lusky might end a blind, wing clipped guinea fowl... with four twelve gauge shot guns at close range. The time has come. We need to put behind us the emotional fair wells to the likes of Luke Du Plessis and focus not on their absence but on doing their names proud. It’s the business end of the season and we’ve got plenty of wheeler dealers to get the job done. 

With that said I’ like to produce the weather forecast for today. I’m not particularly proud of the fact that this is done by simply looking out the window. But as you know the Green Mile has its’ very own micro climate so here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to give you the weather as it stands right now and tell you what to prepare for for this evening. A lot can change you see. 

Weather for Cape Town, South Africa

15°C | °F Current: Clear Wind: N at 3 km/h Humidity: 59% Wed 21°C | 12°C

There you have it. Just as I expected. Clear sunny skies for the day with a very light Northerly wind. A high of 15 with a low of 12 tells me that it’s still winter but I bet we were all fairly relieved to wake up to sunshine this morning. That reminds me of a great song.

‘Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone. Ain’t smiles when she’s away. Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone and she’s always gone for far too long...’

You guys know that tune? It’s a ‘killing me softly’ type of vibe by the Fugees. Speaking of the Fugees did anyone else happen to notice that Wyclef Jean is running for president in Haiti? I’ serious. The brother has been parading through streets on the top of armoured vehicles waving to his potential people. He is Haitian but grew up in America where he became a famous singer. It was recently written that he has funded many concerts through his charity which is a little messed up. When asked about the prospect of losing the election: "Even if I lose, I do win," he says. "The world will have known that in history there was a young man from Haiti who felt he wanted to do more than music, to engage in Haitian politics and help move the country forward. So in that sense I feel that even if I am to lose, I am to win." Talking about himself in the third person there. Dubious you might say. Anyway. 

So back to the weather. A northerly wind is not too disastrous unless it switches. And switch it will. By 8pm tonight I’m predicting a strong SW wind blowing on the Green Mile. That’s not exactly the devil wind but it will certainly push temperatures down and make goal kickers pick up a few more blades of grass to judge the wind. Personally I feel that Warren Butler shouldn’t have too much trouble with his conversions tonight. It’s always much easier when tries are being run in under the poles. Nuff said. 

I would like to round off today’s weather report with an interview I did with one of our Cobras players many months ago. It never went to print due to some software glitches I was experiencing at the time. I would also like to add that in the future all interviews done by myself will be done via the brain mining techniques used in the movie ‘Inception’. I’m going to come clean with you guys because you’re all straight shooters and I consider you my friends. I invented that technology. that movie was, in fact, based on my exploits. I know, it’s all a bit much to take in at this point. Don’t bother asking the producers about me. They’ll deny it you see. I costs someone a lot less when they don’t have to pay property rights to the master mind behind. It’s going to take many years of therapy and many more years of binge drinking to get over this little bump. I am here to ask you to hold my hand through this rocky patch. So what I was trying to say was instead of the usual pre-match interview I’ll be doing a little exploring into the minds and imaginations of your fellow Cobra’s and then describing in detail what I find there. I takes a huge amount of courage to delve into the mind of Ian Armstrong. It takes even more courage to go there when Swali is in town. Can you imagine. Assume we’re walking through Army’s dream land.... Clouds, beers, soccer balls, big boobed bikinied babes, soft pillows, warm duvets, other people’s clothes... Heaven (to some). Then all of a sudden grey clouds move across the sky and the calming music turns to somehting from ACDC (back in black or Highway to Hell). The soft pillows burst into flame, the clothes decay in front of your eyes, the soccer balls pop, the beers go warm and flat and little horned goat men with sharp teeth run amok raping the brilliantly breasted beauties. Can you imagine that shit? I won’t be doing an interview with him anytime soon. Swali sitting on a throne breathing fire with little horns poking through his hair. Fuck me that’s a terrifying thought. Anyway. That’s the deal for the next few interviews. Right now we’ll get stuck into a brief discussion with none other Nic ‘Fridge’ Bailey. 

Bug: Nic, you joined the Cobras at the beginning of the year. 

Nic: Correct

Bug: Sorry I wasn’t quite finished there. I was building towards a question. Not the lack of inflection.

Nic: Sorry. Inflection is very interesting isn’t it?

Bug: Huh?

Nic: What?

Bug: Do you watch Community? 

Nic: No?

B: Enough now. So what did you envision when you joined this wonderful family?

N: Well I always knew you guys threw a bit of a vibe from when I played for the Socos many years ago. I hadn’t been enjoying my rugby and I needed a fresh start with an aspiring team. It’s worked out really well.

B: As it has for us Nic. Thank you for your participation. It’s been a great contribution. Tell me... what does Nic Bailey get up to on his weekends when he isn’t playing rugby?

N: Well I’ll probably be watching it. Other than that I’m always making a mission to find some waves around the Cape peninsula. It keeps me going. I recently went on a trip to Indo and that was just mind altering. It was tough to come back and start work again. 

B: I know what you mean. Actually I don’t. The real working stage of my life hasn’t quite begun but when it does I’ll be knocking on your door (figuratively speaking of course) for some advice on how to manage the pain. Is that ok?

N: I suppose so. 

B: Thanks for your kindness.

B: Do you realise that the letter N (indicating your responses in this interview) and the letter B (indicating my responses) are your initials. Quite a mind fuck. B stands for Bug obviously but were the reader not so intimately familiar with the Cobras and me then they might think you were talking to yourself. Are you talking to yourself Nic?

N: What is going on here?

B: Have you seen Shutter Island?

N: Yes

B: Same sort of vibe.

N: Oh I see.

B: But do you really see....

That’s that and a bag of Fritos. Thank you for your time. Next time we go balls deep into the imagination of Warren Butler. Interesting times ahead. 

Always take the weather with you!

Quater-Final time..

It's that time of year again when the UCT Internal League reaches the knock-out stages. This The Cobras face Ikhaya in the Quaters, which is a repeat of last years Semi. The Cobras will be looking to secure their place in the Championship Semi's with a big performance tomorrow night. It's going to be a great clash between the two sides as they fight for that Semi spot tomorrow night...

This is where the competition really starts, it's time to turn it on...

The Cobras vs. Ikhaya

Meet 18:30 SHARP below Cecil

Kick off 19:30

UCTRFC C-Field

Let's set the record straight...

Oh so brave

He goes by the name of Jussy B...

Cobras 2010

First Names: Justin Nicolas
Last Name: Bijl
Birth Date: 10/05/87
Birth Place: Cape Town
Country of Birth: South Africa
Height in cm: 183cm
Weight in kilos: 90kg
Preferred position: Centre
Primary School: Western Province Preparatory School (Wetpups)
High School: Diocesan College (Bishops)
Tertiary Education: University of Cape Town (UCT)
Favourite Movie: The Hangover
Favourite Music: Electronic
Favourite Food: Steak, egg and chips
Favourite Player: Heinrich Brussow
What do you do before a rugby game: Eat two chocolates and drink an energade
Favourite playing moment: Beating Maties in u20 to cap off an unbeaten season

Beer boys

To bring beer tomorrow:


Phil

Poefies

Callan

Rich

Stumpie

Army

Maazy

done...

UCTRFC.co.za Quater Final preview

NO MISTAKES POLICY IN QUATER FINALS CLASH

The quarter finals are here and teams know that no mistakes can be afforded if they tend to qualify for a spot in the semi finals. Teams are expected to field there strongest teams for the next two weeks as they make a surge for a spot in the finals.

Wednesday night will see the entire Steinhoff Internal league battle it out on the Green mile as they try and cement a place for the next round, with the knock out phase now in place teams seriously can’t afford to slip up.

In the Champions section Nadoes and Cobras the two most experienced teams will be keeping and eye on each other’s progress as there is unfinished business between the two, and there is a possibility that the two could meet in the Finals. Cobras play Ikhaya and Nadoes play the Wild Boys. MOB and Spanners the teams that have really come to the forefront could just be the surprise packages for this year as they to have showed why they are in the quarters with and impressive vain of form.

The Cup winners sections have the remainder of teams on the war parth for the league Cup. Panthers, Catsville and Turtles narrowly being beaten for a spot in Section A. So they do seem the favourites to win this section.

Both sections will have some awesome matches as teams step up their game.

Full fixture round up:
Championship Section

Steinhoff Spanners Vs Steinhoff Ubumbo B - Field 20:30
Steinhoff Cobras Vs Steinhoff Ikhaya C - Field 19:30
Steinhoff Nadoes Vs Steinhoff Wild Boys B - Field 19:30
Steinhoff MOB Vs Steinhoff Smuts C - Field 20:30


Cup Winners Section

Steinhoff Turtles Vs Steinhoff Clarendon B - Field 17:30
Steinhoff Kopano Vs Steinhoff Marquard C - Field 17:30
Steinhoff Panthers Vs Steinhoff College House B - Field 18:30
Steinhoff Catsville Vs Steinhoff Shebeen Boys C - Field 18:30

http://uctrfc.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11954:no-mistakes-policy-in-quarter-finals-clash&catid=41:internal-league&Itemid=74

Last pool game...

The Cobras take on Res side Kopano in tonights clash on The Green Mile. It has been a two week break which has seen the Cobras fine tuning their touch skills getting ready for the knock-out rounds of the competition.

The two teams have met 3 times in their history:

2006: Cobras 10 - 7 Kopano
2009: Cobras 33 - 0 Kopano
2009 Quaterfinal: 40 - 15 Kopano

It looks set to be a great fixture, with the rain coming down it won't stop The Cobras brand of running rugby.

The Cobras vs. Kopano

Meet 18:30

Kick off: 19:30

UCT B-Field

Beer:

Justin

Olly

Josh
Mike
Kyle
Nick
Poen

Oh so brave

You Can Dance...

thanks Andrew

Internal league player profile

PLAYER PROFILE - KYLE RENNIE
Written by Clement le Roux
Thursday, 05 August 2010 13:07

First Names: Kyle
Last Name: Rennie
Birth Date: 30/06/1987
Birth Place: Adelaide, Eastern Cape
Country of Birth: South Africa
2010 Internal League Team: Purple Cobras

Height in cm: 1,83m
Weight in kilos: 92kgs
Preferred position: Loose Forward
Primary School: Kokstad Junior School
High School: St Andrew's College
Tertiary Education: UCT
Favourite Movie: Not really a movie but Band of Brothers the series
Favourite Music: Anything old school
Favourite Food: Biltong
Favourite Player: Marty Holah
what do you do before a rugby game: Nothing specific, just focus on whats expected of me for the game
Favourite playing moment: Cobras winning the Internal League

For more info visit: http://www.uctrfc.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11929:player-profile-kyle-rennie&catid=41:internal-league&Itemid=74

Stefan Terblanche WOO! Cobras interview time...

A man of many talents!

After many failed ‘I’ll call you back’s’, Stefan Terblanche, the new coffee and calculator configuration man at Allan Gray, managed to slot me in at the tail end of his coffee and bagel run, and this is what the Boland, Griquas, Sharks, Springbok and lastly Cobras Stalwart had to say.

1.Some say that you are the old man, the stalwart if you like, of the Cobras setup. Do you think that is because of your resounding resemblance to the great Stefan Terblanche?

I think that there are a few of us in our fifth year of Cobras Rugby now and it really is true that you can't buy experience. I like to think i bring a bit of stabillity to the back like Stefan but truth be told I cannot really see much of a resemblance.

2. Do you even look up to the man? I mean we all do, but you must especially.

I used to think he was a pretty solid fullback with a great up and under but I think it's time for the old man to hang up his boots before people really start taking the piss out of him (and me).

3. As a Cobra co founder what do you think about the vibe in this year’s camp?

I must say there is nothing that gets me more revved up than a game of Rugby on the Green Mile. We have always had a good vibe in the past but I must say that I think this is one of the better vibes we have had. There is a belief amongst the boys that we will win this trophy and that belief and passion is what will take us to the top. From the so called "stalwarts" to the guys in their first year everyone has brought an incredible vibe and I just can't wait to lift that trophy in a couple of months time.

4. What do Wednesday nights on the Green Mile mean to you?

Wednesday nights are what gets me through a kak week at work. It is basically the beginning of the weekend for me.

5. A Sunday with the books in hand and a calculator just to double check, or a Cobras touch session?

I can't even think of something witty to say here...Touch of course.

6. Stellies jol or a Cape Town jol?

I enjoy the odd Stellies jol but I'm a Cape Town person myself and would pick a messy Tiger session over a Filthy Terrace night. Though, as i said, I do also enjoy the odd bit of a Stellies vibe.

7. Any scandal you can reveal to use that you have heard/ learnt during your time thus far at AG?

Not much hey though I do know how much Bishops and all your parents have in reserves.

8. How do you carbo load on a Tuesday before internal league Wednesdays?

Ideally a quiet beer with the boys at Forries is always a good way to get into the vibe otherwise a nice bowl of Spag Bol in front of the fire watching Boots n All with Naas.

9. I hear you’re a big fan of the Sharks. ‘Black and white, nothing else matters’, apparently . Your kinda vibe?

There is nothing that boils my blood more than a guy who lives in Cape Town and supports the Shark. I mean really if you have lived here for more than two years surely you have come to your senses by now...PROOOOOVINCE for life.

10. How do you take your coffee? Black with one sugar, with milk, or do you just crunch on the beans like a real financial advisor?

Don't drink coffee hey it upsets my sleeping patterns.

11. What’s your most cherished gadget?

I would have to say my Nokia cell phone. It's basically a torch with a cellphone attached. They say it's bigger than the Blackberry.

12. What do you do for a bit of ‘me time’?

I like to get out into the mountain - anything from mountain biking and running to Rock climbing.

13. Castle or Black Label, or perhaps a single malt now that you a working man?

I enjoy a whiskey on the rocks whilst playing a game of Poker but nothing beats a draught of Black Label at Forries.

14. Some say that Allan Gray was your grandfather, any truth behind the rumours?

Not that I know of...hopefully he leaves something in his will for me though.

15. Who’s your rugby idol?

My idol would have to be Chris Latham - I think we have the leg drive in common.

16. Any wise, AG inspired, words of wisdom for your fellow Cobras?

This is our fifth year of this unbelievable vibe, let's get out on that field on Wednesday night and show them the type of rugby we play. Let's run them off their feet and play the rugby we enjoy...If we do that we will not lose.

Wednesday result...

The Cobras put six tries past Shebeen Boys on Wednesday night to make it 5 from 5 in this years competition. Final score was 40-5...match report to follow.

TOUCH ON SUNDAY 4PM SHARP

Here we go again...

Wednesday 27th of July

The Cobras vs. Shebeen Boys

Kick off 19:30

Meet 18:30 sharp below Cecil

UCTRFC B-Field

Please bring Cobras jersey if you still have one.

Oh so brave

Player interview's continue...

Ayoba!


The next man on the interview list (after a somewhat lengthy break) is our scrummy stalwart Graeme ‘Stumpie’ Steen. The last time is saw this fella he was waste deep in a bucket of Castles at the Crabs Creek jol after the Knysna marathon, which non of us took part in by the way, and he was mumbling something along the lines of, ‘Hey Bra, excuse me but I’m quite sloshed (not sure how cool that word is these days) hey, but I finished exam just yesterday so I reckon you can forgive me.’ He followed up this murmur by falling off his beer stool and onto the floor, wet smelly, beer soaked oyster Knysna Lagoon floor! Not that I judge the man (for drinking or falling), any excuse for a beer right? You’re forgiven pal.

Nevertheless, here are a few words he managed to squeeze out whist reconfiguring his calculator in the Sports Centre parking lot.

Jose: Explain the story behind the name ‘stumpie’ for those who cant figure it out for themselves...

Graeme: As with most of my nicknames, Stumpie is based around my apparent lack of height. My nickname at the time was Gimli (thanks to a Dillon Mcevoy Lord of the Rings reference) until Andre Jacobs decided my height was similar to a cigarette "Stompie". This was Anglicised by the rest of the team to the Stumpie that now follows me around in rugby circles.

What are you currently studying?

PGDA. Not to be confused with the PGA, he tells me.

What does the Cobras brand mean to you?

I think Xhanti Nessi said it best when he spoke of the Cobras as a brotherhood. As we all know, the Cobras are more than just a sports team and I can't imagine what varsity would have been like without it.

What’s your best memory from your four (now 5) years in the Cobras colours?

Winning the cup, there nothing quite like it.
On the lighter side, Phil Vogets birthday celebration indicated the beginning of the ridiculousness that is the Cobras changing room. I think there's a video somewhere on the website.

Tits or ass?

Tits but not in isolation. Nice!

Preferred position, hooker or scrumhalf?

Scrumhalf but I have to respect the men who do all the important work up front.


Beer or spirits?

Beer although I am partial to the occasional whiskey.

Who do you despise more, the Nadoes or the Maties?

Maties by a mile.

Is Stefan really your half brother?

I'll have to chat to my folks and get back to you. Fuck these oke’s never give a straight answer! GADAMMIT!

Is it true that you are a sharks man?

Black and white for life. Did you notice that we beat the Bulls?

Who’s your rugby idol?

George Gregan

There ware rumours that you had a stint as the man in the Ikey Tigers mascot suit, any truth behind this?

I'm afraid not, otherwise you'd have heard some Cobra's changing room classics rippling through the crowd.

With five years experience, how do you think the Cobras are looking this year?

I can safely say that on paper this is the best Cobras side ever. If we click and show the desire to win than we should be unstoppable.

Please tell us the story behind your infamous, ‘I score tall chicks’ drinking song...

Oxbraai 2006, I scored a ridiculously tall female, relative to myself, and in my inebriated state began singing that now famous refrain. Little did I know that i would be hearing it for the next 4 years.

What do you do to psych yourself up before a Wednesday evening on the Mile?

I only finish lectures at six so I tend to use a two hour accounting lecture to get myself into the right state of mind. Back in the day, Warren Butler and I used to exchange sms's to ensure our heads were focussed on the game in the evening,

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

On my Yacht in the Caribbean, hiring Cobras who have come over to do a boat season on their gap year. Aim high.

Many thanks Graeme, what a gent!

UCTRFC.CO.ZA preview for return of the Internal League...

Get ready to see teams kick off the second half of the season with some mouth watering fixtures comes Wednesday night.

With a one and a half month break from Internal leagues teams are gearing up to finalize some game tactics before there kick-offs on Wednesday. Expect the Green Mile to be swamped with players for the next two days as players get back into the swing of things.

Top teams such as the Nadoes and Cobras have been seen practicing through out the duration of the Varsity break and other teams only starting today. Never the less the teams will surely show case their best as they try to gain an early advantage in their groups to stake a place in the quarter-finals.

The fixtures are as follows:

WEDNESDAY
28 July

17h30 Steinhoff Marquard vs Steinhoff Catsville B-field
17h30 Steinhoff Spanners vs Steinhoff Claredon C-field
18h30 Steinhoff Tornadoes vs Steinhoff Ubumbo B-field
18h30 Steinhoff Turtles vs Steinhoff College House C-field
19h30 Steinhoff Cobras vs Steinhoff Shebeen Boys B-field
19h30 Steinhoff Smuts vs Steinhoff Kopano C-field

Beer roster

Beer boys for this week:

Craig
Japes
Mano
Warren
Luc
Sean Petterson
Junks Junks baby

If you okes for some reason can't make it on Wednesday or can't get ahold of beer, then make a plan for someone else to cover you. It's not fair on the other okes if you rock up empty handed. And if your name is appearing again, don't be alarmed everyone will be bringing more than once!

Adios

Tour highlights...

Thomas Bergh earning his first cap

"The Cowboys" - The real Champions of the Day

"The Fother Muckers..."

Mano, he has done this before...

The Course Official/Weatherman

Post-match changeroom...

Here we go...

The second half of the league season resumes next Wednesday when The Cobras take on Shebeen Boys in Round 2 of the competition...in preperation for this game there will be 3 touch sessions:

Wednesday 21st: 4pm UCT B-Field
Friday 23rd: 4pm Bishops
Sunday 25th: 4pm Bishops

Please make sure you get down to these sessions as it is important in order to get your place in the match squad for the first game back of the second semester, it looks set to be a great occasion with a Tour re-union fines to follow after the game...

Oh so brave

What a weekend...

On Friday night the Cobras came out firing against a physical and aggressive Bredasdorp Rugby team, who are lying 2nd in the Boland League. The Cobras walked away with a deserved 12-0 win, with solid waves of attack and brave defence, it was a great result which set the tone for the remainder of the weekend, and the second half of the season...

Cobras tour report to follow...

What a weekend...

Squad vs. Bredasdorp

Here is the squad that will take on Bredasdorp this Friday night in Bredasdorp, kick off 19:30.

Poen Pienaar, Badr Ebrahim, Jamie Manuel, Shane Swanich, Kyle Rennie, Luc Du Plesis, Sean Patterson, Callan Artus (c), Nick Bailey, Mano Ghioules, Warren Butler, JP Van Huffels, Mike Cockburn, Justin Bijl, Junks Johnson, Jan Strydom (debut), Thomas Bergh (debut), Shaun Cowell (debut), Roland Luscombe, Brendan Raubenheimer.

Lots of old customers and a few celebrity faces who will be looking for their first Cobras cap, in the shape of utility players Jan Strydom and Thomas Bergh who can both play anywhere from front row to fullback, these men will surely be looking to make a name for themselves come Friday night. They both represented the famous Simonsberg 3rd team a year or two ago and will be looking re-live those glory days. Then another old campaigner who is coming out of retirement for this fixture, Shaun 'Daddy Cool' Cowell who will be surely scrumming down in the front row, this man is powerful and certainly a player to watch on debut.

Shaun Cowell - they don't call him Daddy Cool for nothing...

Jan and Tom (moose) who will be raring to go come Friday evening

So there you have it, the squad for this Fridays match against Bredasdorp...it looks set to be a great occasion.

The captain of Bredasdorp did mention something about a WitBlitz shot before the game for both teams, this will surely set the tone for the remainder of the weekend...

Oh so brave

Quade Cooper: International Man of Mystery

In case you are unaware, I have taken the year off to travel the universe and spread the good word of the Cobras. To expose the world to the glory that is the purple vibe, and demonstrate what good old fashioned running rugby combined with a few sneaky lagers is all about.
As The Weatherman already documented, I began my journey in icy Austria where among shredding up the alpine off pieste on my snowboard, I managed to drink a few Jagermeisters. Jeez but the Austrian’s aren’t afraid of a Jagey or two, they even sell them at the check out tills in the supermarkets. So instead of purchasing a harmless Tempo Bar (a boarder’s best friend) before buying your goodies at Woolies, you’re going home with an extensive assortment of miniature spirits and aperitifs. I guess it works out well as Austria is the birth place of Red Bull, and that jolling juice flows like water over there. Needless to say Jaeger Bombs became part of my daily routine.
I managed to lie my way into a job as a chef at a 4 star hotel, after convincing the manager I had worked at Greens (Constantia) as head chef for a year after graduating from Sillwood Cullinary College. Things were going surprisingly swimmingly until my first day on the job when the manager fired me for allegedly shagging the receptionist. Which is fair enough except for the fact that A; she wasn’t hot and B I didn’t even shag her. Eventually things got cleared up, the oke felt like an absolute doos/poes and rehired me. All this on top of the fact that I had to share my staff accommodation with a raging gaylord heroine addict Indonesian man, an alcoholic old German communist midget, and three Slovakian girls; one of which was a full on Nazi and one who was actually quite fetching. I can’t make this shit up.
I did get some good riding in and met some radical people. The Scandinavian’s are a class act, especially the Danish. Denmark definitely gets the Cobras stamp of approval. I if you get some free time off around Christmas I would highly recommend doing a ski season. It’s hectic. One of best times of my life.

After my adventure in Alps I was to reunite with fellow Cobra, Phillip ‘The Drill Sergeant’ Rogers and huge Cobras supporter and general vibing oke; James ‘The Goose’ Goss, in Mallorca Spain. In Austria I became good mates with a legend Ozzie by the name of Shay Kurz aka Shakers, who was an epic sliding partner and even more solid wingman. I convinced him to join us over in Espana. Our POA was to get some work on the yachts in Palma, become super loaded and then live the dream. Maybe even buy our own boat; cruise the med with a few solid 9/10 Spanish bitches while they snarf off our erect penises and then meet up with Vinnie Chase for his Cannes premiere. Alas, this was not to be. Work was slow going on account of the recession, and it seemed that they only wanted to hire chicks. Not ideal.
So I decided to move to Magalluf, affectionately known as “Shaggaluf” by the locals and all that come here. This place is, dare I say, a bit too hectic. The only way I can describe it, is as the Spring Break for the low class chav British youngsters, on tik. Every oke has got a lekka peroxided Mohawk, a nipple ring and numerous kak Chinese symbol/tribal/British flag tattoos covering their bodies. However, the ladies are a slightly different story. While they are still quite scummy, they are in actual fact, hot. Hot in that porn star kind of way. You know; fake tan, big racks, blonde hair. And everyone knows that low class chicks are quite partial to bit of a pomp (that’s why they get preggers when they’re like 15… so sometimes if you’re lucky you can bag yourself a milf who’s till a teenager).
I’ve been working as part of a stage crew. Setting up gigs for The Kooks and Bombay Bicycle Club (ask Gimals about them), last weekend we had Calvin Harris and Tinnie Tempah, and in 2 weeks Dizze rascal is coming over. It’s quite a sweet deal, I get to go backstage and chill with the ous. BUT recently I’ve just landed arguably the greatest job on the island. Basically during the day I chill at this bar on the beach called Mambos, play pool, drink cider and work on my tan and then at night I have to talk to average-to-very-good-looking girls and convince them to come to pool parties. And I get paid for this. It’s quite a lag really. This is place I work for http://www.ibizarocks.com/events/
It’s hot here. Like 34 degrees at 9.30am. The problem is the tap water isn’t drinkable and you’re hammered 5/8’s of the time so you’re permanently dehydrated. Dehydration is a soldier’s worst enemy. Your only option is to order another 1euro pint, this is a fantastical quick fix, however not a long term solution. Pretty soon you’re even more inebriated and dehydrated than before and you find yourself mine sweeping any brightly coloured drink you can, in attempt to get refreshment. It doesn’t help. Next thing you wake up semi-clothed sprwaled on a lounger on the beach, with the sun blazing on your face and some guy shouting at you in Spanish.

All in all the going is good. The food is cheap, the booze is cheaper and I’ve been wiling most of my time away on the beach staring at boobies. I don’t think the Bikini shops here sell bikini tops. Just the bottom half. Like speedos for girls. But more along the lines of a thong. The chicks here don’t cover their cleavage whatsoever. In fact I think covering your nipples on the beach is offensive in Spanish culture. It is glorious. I think I’ve seen every type of boob. Massive ones, perky ones, redonkulously saggy ones, ones with nipples like hubcaps, pierced ones, fake ones, flat ones, etc.. All shapes and sizes. I think I’ve seen more racks in the last month than Hugh Heffner sees in a week. And if you don’t make it to the beach and get your daily dose of “tette”, you can just stroll over to the BCM square where they have a wet t-shirt completion every night. More often than not the dodgy chav chicks will even whip out a bit of box for you.

Everyone keeps asking me what I’m doing here, and why I’m not back home for the South Africa 2010 Fifa World Cup. It’s a good question. And one that I have often asked myself. I must say the vibe back home looked bloody awesome, and I feel proud to be South African. It makes you realize what an amazing and beautiful country we live in, and what diverse, unique and special people we are. So last night I was here ,in Spain, for the final, and to say that this place went off its tits is a lie. It went off its poes (bru)!! The streets where teeming with drunken Spaniards all wearing red, setting off fireworks playing drums and getting verrrrry hectic. I found myself getting very much into the vibe with the locals in the town’s fountain. They definitely aren’t shy of a bit of a celebratory fiesta. And they’ll be going at it all week!

I’ve been following the Cobras progress very closely and I’m fucking impressed with you boys. Every Thursday after I hear about another victory and another chilled fines meeting I absolutely reel. I reel harder than Bakkies reeled after that Jimmy Cowan head butt. The Cobras are one of the things I’ve missed most during my international tour. Being away from it, makes you fully realize what a sick vibe it is. And fuck it is a sick vibe. I’m just wondering who’s won that coveted number 11 jersey? Jeez I hope they have bit of pace and maybe even a step like Qu-Qu-Quade Cooper.

The upcoming golf tour looks set to be one of the highlights of the year, and again I’m gouging out my eyeballs with salad spoons that I can’t be there. I mean a weekend at Wazza’s place in Arnies with the ous, I could think of very few things more spectacular.

Shit there is definitely some stuff I’ve left out, but I’m buggered and I’ve got work tomorrow. I just wanted to wish you lads, the best of luck for the second half the season. Look I know you don’t need luck, The Cobras patented style of visually orgasmic rugby is unstoppable. 2010 is the year of the Cobras. I have a strong feeling we’re going to be lifting the trophy.

Have a sick tour lads. And ask Wazza and The Weatherman for a game of ‘Suicide Darts’ once you get to Arniston.
From me here in Spain…
Oh, so brave…

Gees weekend tour...

The Cobras will be heading down to the small fishing village of Arniston this weekend in celebration of 5 years of The Cobras brand. The weekend will include a Rugby fixture followed by a Golf Day, which looks set to be a memorable occasion...

Friday 16th

The Cobras vs. Bredasdorp Rugby Club

Kick off 20:00

Bredasdorp Sports Ground

Saturday 17th

The Cobras Championship Golf Day

Bredasdorp Golf Course 10am

Golf teams are as follows (a few additions possible)

The 'red' team:

Justin Bijl (c)
Nico Loizedes
Mike Cockburn
Richard Morris
Theo Doms
Luc Du Plesis
Callan Artus
Mano Ghioules
Dean Smorenberg
Shane Swanich
JP Van Huffels

The 'blue' team:

Warren Butler (c)
Brendan Raubenheimer
Stuart 'Poen' Pienaar
Jason Gird

Graeme Steen
Robert Bergh
Sean Patterson
Nicholas Bailey
Jan Strydom
Kyle, Kyle Rennie
Junks Johnson
Blake Gowar

It looks set to be a brilliant weekend and perfect team builder before the league gets underway on the 28th vs. Shebeen Boys...

Oh so brave

23 candles

Happy birthday, for yesterday, for our man Ian Army, or to you that have had the (dis) pleasure of jolling with the man, Swarlie. The man celebrated his 23rd bash and if the words around the water cooler are anything to go by, Army started the night and Swarlie ended it, in style!

Chilled layed back Army

..... Swarlie

June birthdays...

A combination of the WC fever, crappy ass exams and pure dam laziness, I have been very slack with the birthday posts of late. Nonetheless our forgotten brothers are not totally forgotten, and a delayed birthday message will have to suffice. So no harm no foul.

And as they say good things take time, right?




So to Na na na nana na na, na na na, Nico... Happy 20th biffday for the 4th of Junie.

And to our jet setting euro buddy Dillon McEvoy, Dillon McEvoy, Happy 23rd birthday for the 7th.

The weekend that was...

The Bishops OD's beat Rondebosch Old Boys 15-5 in the build up fixture for the derby weekend on Friday afternoon at Bishops. It was a great occasion which was enjoyed buy many a Cobra, here are a few pics of the game...

The weekend...

This Saturday is the derby weekend between Bishops and Rondebosch, game is on Saturday 12pm Kick Off at Rondebosch, and looks set the be a great contest...here is the match preview:

http://www.wpsport.co.za/Articles/June/03_June_Rondebosch_Bishops_Review.html

Bishops Od's vs. Rondebosch Old Boys
Kick off 16:30 on Friday (tomorrow)
At Bishops on the Piley Rees

Get this man a beer

A big Cobras happy birthday goes out to our utility forard slash back Mano Ghioules. If I am correct the mans had a stint at hooker, flank, centre, and wing, a bit of a Schalk Brits in the making if you ask me. Nevertheless today he celebrates his 22nd birthday! Muzel muzel...

Cobras on the jol after last victory...

Varsity Cup Koshuis team profile

Team Profile: The Cobras
Tue, 11 May 2010 19:57:00 +0200

The Cobras were formed in 2006 as a social rugby side, looking to play social rugby. However, this was not the case in the end, as the Cobras soon stamped their name all over UCT's Steinhoff Internal League with their brand of fast-paced and aggressive running rugby.

Prioritising fun with mates and the pure enjoyment of rugby rather than winning, the Cobras seem to have found the gelling formula.

Although the emphasis may not be on results, the Cobras have certainly had their fair share of success, making them a much-favoured team in UCT Internal League Rugby.

Whether it be at touch, on the matchday paddock or in the change room for one of their infamous fines sessions, the Cobras are known to give it a full go making the Cobras brand a revered and likeable team! Together with the proud ethos and passionate players, past and present, Cobras rugby is held in high regard.

Since forming in 2006, the Cobras have played 37 matches in the UCT Internal League, lost five and drawn one - so their record speaks for itself.

The highlight of the Cobras' tenure thus far was winning the UCT Internal League title for the first time in 2008 and subsequently qualifying to take part in the inaugural Steinhoff Koshuisrugby Championships the following year. In addition to that, the Cobras had an unbeaten run in the first-ever Cape Town Tens at Hamilton's in 2009, only to lose out to the eventual beer league champions - False Bay - in the semifinals.

The Cobras are a very welcoming 'club' as they are open to anyone who is keen to have fun, make new friends and play some hard rugby. There have been some success stories to come out of Cobras rugby, none other then 2010 UCT captain Nick Fenton-Wells who was a founder member on the Cobras in 2006.

The 2010 season looks set to be a year of endless possibilities for the Cobras. Mindful of the very strong field this year, the Cobras have set their sights firmly on winning the Steinhoff Internal League for the second time in their history.

Consisting of a strong contingent of ex-Bishops pupils, this year's team is fitted with bustling talent.

Players to watch this year are, amongst others, ex-Bishops First XV captain and UCT First XV centre Justin Bijl, along with former UCT first XV flyhalf Oliver Braithwaite. The Cobras are led this year by passionate openside flanker Callan Artus, an ex-UCT Under-20 A1 player himself.

Cobras' players, current and former, are proud of their establishment.

And why not?

Courtesy of varsitycup.co.za

link, http://www.varsitycup.co.za/Community/custompages/newsdetail.aspx?contentId=2411460

Touch is still happening...

Come down for a study break on Sunday and stretch the legs, although the games for this half of the semester are over touch is still on until end of the semester so please keep coming down for a run around, Sunday 4pm.

Oh so brave

Result..

The Cobras put 40 points passed Smuts last night in a game of few errors and great composure. Another good win for the Cobras and their 4th in a row. Final score Cobras 40 - 5 Smuts

Match report to follow...

Match day birthday...

John Boy ‘Big Toe’ Hayden



The man’s now applying his trade over in Swansea in the UK, but that makes him no less of a Cobra. A rock in the front row in years gone by, ‘Big Toe’ as he is affectionately known, celebrates his 22nd birthday today...

We’ll drink in his honour!

Extra Spring in the Step.

This is amazing...

Anooother birthday...

A big Cobras Happy Birthday to the oldest member of the Cobras, Stefan Terblanche who turns 37 today, a Big Happy Birthday to a true legend of the Cobras and rugby in general...i'm sure tomorrow night will be a true celebration for the man.

The Cobras vs. Smuts

Wednesday 12th of May

The Cobras vs. Smuts

Kick off 18:30

UCTRFC B-Field

Meet 17:30 SHARP below Cecil

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1. Shane

2. TBC (possibly Kyle, Kyle Rennie)

3. Uh Ah Budr

4. Jose Mourinho

5. Tom

6. Nick

7. Trent D

8. Luc

9. I score tall chicks

10. Warren (c)

11. Vivaaaa JP

12. Olly

13. He goes by the name of Jussie B

14. Junks Junks Baby!

15. Steeeeefan Terblanche WOO!

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There we have it, the starting line up for the final game of this semester...

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PLEASE MAKE SURE WE ARE ALL ON TIME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE RUNNING LATE, NOT ABLE TO MAKE THE GAME OR BRING BEER PLEASE LET CRAIG KNOW, IT'S UNFAIR ON EVERYONE ELSE IF YOU COULDN'T BE BOTHERED TO LET US KNOW.

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Beer Roster:

Callan

Shane

I score tall chicks

Zandy

Kyle, Kyle Rennie

Cobi

Stefan

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If your name is up to bring beer for the 2nd time, please don't panic...everyone will be bringing twice or even three times througout the season.

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Let's end off this semester with a big one!

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Oh so brave

New pools and fixtures....

The new pools for Round 2 of the Internal League have been announced, and this is how our pool looks...

Group 3:
Cobras
Smuts
Shebeen Boys
Kopano

We played against Smuts and Shebeen Boys in our preseason friendly day, and they are by no means a walk in the park. Not much known about Kopano at this stage.

Here are the remainding fixtures for Round 2:

Wednesday 12 May
Cobras vs. Smuts
UCT B-Field
18:30 Kick off

---Varsity Vac---

Wednesday 28th of July
Cobras vs. Shebeen Boys
UCT B-Field
19:30 Kick off

Wednesday 04 August
Bye

Wednesday 18th of August
Cobras vs. Kopano
UCT B-Field
19:30 Kick off

All teams ending first and second in the Group stages will player in Section A (quarterfinals) which is for the positions 1st until 8th place.

So there you have it...tomorrow (12th) will be our last game until after the holidays, so let's make the most of it...

Oh so brave

Cobra Birthday

A big Happy Birthday goes out to Cobras centre Justin Bijl, at 23 years of age today this man still has many a season left in the purple and white. I'm sure Wednesday will be a true celebration of his Birthday. Happy Birthday Jussie B...

Oh so brave

Player profile # 3

Can anyone say camel t...o...e...

The man hails from hot and humid Zululand and unfortunately believes in 'black and white, nothing else matters', but he is a hard playing Cobra and a solid bloke, so we'll let him by. Player profile this week features none other then experienced back row enforcer Kyle, Kyle Rennie. This is what he had to say (post Stormers vs Sharks this weekend) when Jose caught up with him.

How long have you been apart of the Cobras?

I became a Cobra in the magical year that was 2008.

Cobras till you die?

Cobra till I die and after . . . Make sure my kids are Cobras

Who do you rate is better Kankowski or Spies?

Kankowski, from a great school and plays for a great team

As an ou ballie what’s it like representing the purple and white?

Like it was playing my first game, I still have that same rush and feeling of honour pulling on the purple and white every Wednesday, although the body is starting to disagree with speed of the game.

You support the Sharks. Do you just want to be different or do you genuinely dig supporting a kak team?

I am secretly a huge Stormers fan, but keep that on the hush...But for now 20-14

So you hail from Kokstad? Firstly where the faak is kokstad and give us some highlights of cockstad?

The Stad is nestled in on the border of the transkei and Natal, great part of the country. If you get a map book, I'll show you where it is. Highlights? Besides the best meat in the country, not much but I love it.

What does your Tuesday evening pre match ritual consist of?

Don't do too much prematching, normally just chill out and have a think about what needs to be done on the night. Eat a giant steak or a bowl of spag bol.

Give us some highlights of your Cobras career thus far?

Well there one memory that definitely stands out and that was beating the Nadoes in the 2008 final. Also really enjoyed recieving the cobragator, big moment in my career.

Drink of choice?

Any beer will do but love a vodka and coke when I'm feeling fancy

Where’s your local hangout?

Besides popping into the cottage or having a beer at Forries, the changeroom after the game is my favourite drinking spot for the week.

What u studying at UCT?

Construction Studies, going to be oak who builds your house one day.

Rugby hero?

Marty Holah, born in the wrong generation. If Richie McCaw wasn't around he definitely would of been a great. Otherwise Gary Teichmann

Favourite Cobras chant and or drinking song?

Really enjoy the Cobras Backrow song. Warren's new song sound good, just struggling to remember it.

What do you do to unwind?

Enjoying kicking back, meeting up with a few cobras, having a few coolies, talking some kak here and there.

What do you want to do when you grow up?

Not too concerned about the future yet but as long as I have enough money to own a few Sharks season tickets and be able to come down to the Green Mile and watch the Cobras.

Touch is on...

Touch today at 4pm SHARP regardless of weather...make sure you get down to get your place in match squad.

Come on Ikeys

Three from three!

UCT Cobras were in no joking mood yesterday when they ran circle around an average College House side. Running in 7 unanswered tries the Cobras were simply too good for their opponents who put up very little resistance. After some referee disputes the game finally got underway and was subsequently shortened (who knows what the score could have been if the game went the usual 1 hour).

Despite the rain and battling the customary Green Mile driving wind the Cobras controlled procession from the outset and managed four tries before the half time break. Running the ball from all corners the rejuvenated Cobras looked at no time in danger of losing. Apart from their slick hands and the ensuing try fest, the communication on defence was impressive. Not giving an inch the 2008 champions kept their try line in tack for the second week in a row. Points for 74 and points against 7 thus far in 2010. With the forwards, starting where they left off in the second stanza against the Spanners the previous week, gained their side front foot ball as they executed brilliant control and patients at the break down whilst the backline did the finishing. The Cobras truly are dangerous when they spread the ball wide as last night was no exception. With great hands, brilliant angles run and superb support play the Cobras turned the shortened game turn into a long night for the UCT residence.

Final score 54-0.

As a result the Cobras finish top of their log and are looking on to the next round.

UCTRFC website wrap up

WELCOMED RAIN BRINGS BRILLIANCE IN UCT INTERNAL LEAGUE

Teams in the Steinhoff UCT Internal League braved it out on a cold and wet evening on the green mile. Most teams came out to have fun as there was nothing to play for, others came with one goal, TO WIN no matter what stood in there way.

The Steinhoff Cobras started proceedings on the evening when they smashed a lag lusted College House team. Cobras were by far the dominant force as they made College House defend eighty percent of the match. Cobras out played there opponents in every aspect of the match whether it came to attacks or defence. The Cobras scored seven unanswered tries. Eventually winning the match 54 – 00. The Cobras surely in contention of winning this league with this flawless performance.

Courtesy of http://www.uctrfc.co.za

Result...

The Cobras beat College House 54-0 to go through to Round 2 top of their log...

Match report to follow...

Final first round game...

Wednesday 5th of May
The Cobras vs. College House
Meet 16:30 below CecilKick off 17:30 UCT C-Field
Starting Line-up:

15. Army
14. Marzie
13. Cobi
12. Josh
11. Mano
10. Warren
9. Skud

8. Luc
7. Kyle
6. Callan
5. Craig
4. Tom
3. Poen
2. Trent
1. Budr

Player profile # 2

Palyer profile number 2 brings an all too familiar face to your screen, with none other the the heart and sole of the Cobras brand, ex captain and stalwart Warren Butler. Jose was lucky enough to hall him out of the Vega 'Apple Mac bru' com labs and this is what the man had to say.

Handing over the captaincy arm band this year, was it easy?

After a couple of years with the armband I think it was about the right time to move it along, and with a guy like Fetish taking it over, i'm 100% confident that he is the best man to be in charge...they also say a change is as good as a holiday.

As a Cobra co founder what do you think about the vibe in this year’s camp?

I think it's definitely up there with the best vibe that we have had in our 5 year history. Always great to see some new guys coming through the ranks and the squad has some brilliant characters and decent depth to it. It feels like a tight knit family at the moment and in my view we can only go from strength to strength this year.

What do Wednesday nights on the Green Mile mean to you?

Geez I try not to get too excited about it otherwise it makes the wait for a Wednesday evening even harder, but come Monday I’m raring to go and it’s close to the only thing on my mind during the week. To be able to play a hard game of rugby on a Wednesday evening and have a massive fines afterwards with all your mates really does give my week a far more exciting look to it.

A fishing Sunday or a Cobras touch session?

Although I do enjoy to Gooi Lyn every now and again there is nothing better than running out the booze from the weekend, watching Army trying to play touch while still enjoying his weekend, and Callan’s body just not agreeing with his weekend. It is always entertaining and definitely forms an integral part of my weekend.

Stellies jol or a Cape Town jol?

Tough one, depends on the night or party really. Stellies definitely has a soft spot in my heart but then again Cape Town is one of the best cities in the World, how could one deny that?

How do you carbo load on a Tuesday before internal league Wednesdays?

Look as some may know I’m a rather simple eater, with the benefits of living at home I do get that home cooked meal on a Tuesday evening, so whatever is put in front of me will usual have to do. Although back in the day in the White House one would be very nervous on a Tuesday evening before a big game, with a guy like Phil Rogers behind the stove you never really knew what you were getting yourself into.

What do you do for a bit of ‘me time’?

Nothing too hectic, do enjoy playing a little game where you try your hardest to make yourself as comfortable as possible for an extended period of time. Otherwise kicking back and listening to some music or talking a bit of kak here and there, although I do find kicking a ball pretty therapeutic.

Castle or that Black Label stuff?

Good question…I’m not 100% sure myself. Think it could be a mood thing really, always Black Labels in the morning and Castles in the afternoon. If I were at Forries I would probably go with a Castle, although those Black Label draughts are delicious too…shit I actually don’t know. I’ll have whatever please.


Most of us know that you join some of the Nadoes from time to time for a game of cricket. What the ultimate, a game of gentleman cricki or manly Cobras rugby?

Well Cricket has always been a good enjoyment of mine and it’s a great vibe playing Club Cricket, it’s also the perfect alternative to rugby. I enjoy both equally as much but there is just a little something more appealing to the Green Mile on a Wednesday night than long hot days in the field. Give me a ball and I’ll play.


Who’s your rugby idol?

I think I did every single Afrikaans mondelling at school on Corne Krige, he really is a big favourite of mine, hard as nails. But for brilliance and such composure it must be Dan Carter, that man is too good and someone who I think every flyhalf in the world looks up to. I’m also still a firm believer that Shaun Plaaitjies is going to make the Bokke end of year tour.

You bumped into Hugh Bladen in a bar, what would you do/ say to him?

A big high five, he knows he is hectic.

Storm saam!

Beer bitches for match 3, Wednesday 5 May.

Army
Josh
Skud
Tom H
Trent MARINE
Fox Morris
Junk’s
Roland Luscky

1 case Castle each...

Week four preview from UCTRFC

Internal League website preview for last stage of round one...

http://uctrfc.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=41&Itemid=74

Come Wednesday night 10 UCT Internal league teams will be in action finalising group standing in the closing stage of round 1. Teams in their respecting groups still have the chance to qualify for second spot as one point separates 2nd and 3rd placed teams in group1, group2 and group 3.

Spectators should be in for a feasts of rugby action come Wednesday as teams fight for that elusive second spot. Teams ending up 1st and 2nd in their groups get an easier run into round 2 as they will be facing 3rd and 4th placed teams in other groups.

Nadoes are confident of securing that single point needed to cement that number 1 spot in their group but with 2 loses in consecutive games Marquard are out to salvage some points as they have only secured a single point in their 2010 Internal league campaign to date. Panthers and Shebeen boys conclude this group of four as they battle it out for that second spot in the group. Panthers with the advantage after coming from a win will have a tough encounter as the Shebeen boys are no walk in the park.

Group 3 is surely the toughest out of the four groups as Cobras, Magic Lions and Spanners all stand a chance to qualify top of the group. Cobras however hold the advantage as they lead this group with 8 points, Magic Lions on six and Spanners on four. Both teams heading up the mind games to distract each other but is this the key for that success.

Final first round game...

Wednesday 5th of May
The Cobras vs. College House
Meet 16:30 below Cecil

Kick off 17:30 UCT C-Field

Starting Line-up:

15. Army
14. Marzie
13. Cobi
12. Josh
11. Mano
10. Warren
9. Skud

8. Luc
7. Kyle
6. Callan
5. Craig
4. Tom
3. Poen
2. Trent
1. Budr

Lesbian Cowboy..

We all live in the Cobras subMARINE!!

A big Cobras happy birthday goes out to our number 2, Trent 'Marine' Payton!!

Touch tomorrow

Touch on Sunday 2nd of May @ 4:30pm...

Squad rotation continues so get down in order to get your starting spot for Wednesday...