To those of you that don't know, or rather don't care what or who Reunion is they are a magazine show from our New Zealand cousins, usually with some excellent commentary on the current state of affairs of International Rugby. Emphasis on the word USUALLY.
The difference between a cup and a plate is substantial and no person in their right mind would confuse the two. Technically speaking however both a cup and a plate can be called dishes, as when they are put into a 
dishwasher. According to the dictionary a plate should only be called a dish: when it has food on it or has been in contact with food, hence dishes are always dirty and not plates. However if we were to listen closely to PDV, big Vic and the other Springboks you would be forgiven if you now believed that a cup is the same thing as a plate. But don’t be fooled, it is the Mandela Plate and not the Mandela Cup that the Springboks will be contesting in Bloemfontein on Saturday against the Springboks.
We have got so used to seeing the chubby Ricky Januarie jogging onto the field with 15 minutes to play that it came as a refreshing surprise to see him sitting for the full 80. And for good reason too because for the second 
week in a row young Francois Hougaard, in only his second Test start, put on a display that has surely put an end to Januarie’s Springbok career.
We have all heard about the two frogs who fell into a bowl of cream. One didn’t panic, he relaxed and drowned. Whereas the other panicked, kicked and struggle so much that the cream turned to butter and he walked out.
“Don’t Panic!” might well be the substance of PDV’s appeal to his bosses in SARU but with eight defeats in just ten months many would be forgiven for wanting to kick like mad to get out of this mess.
After watching the Springbok’s fourth consecutive loss at the hands of the antipodeans many would not have to think long about this question and would be more than willing to invoke the age old pirate ritual of getting rid 
of dead weight. But just who would you choose and who should go first?
Frans Steyn is back in the Springbok squad. The young fullback, who last featured in the Test against Wales in early June, rejoined the squad from Paris yesterday.
Steyn took part in the squad’s first practice session on Monday in advance of the Vodacom Tri-Nations clash with Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
The increase in coulrophobia has dramatically surged during 2010 and is reaching epidemic proportions in South Africa. Research has revealed that the sudden upsurge in the condition can be traced back to early 
2008. What is even more frightening is that most people do not even know they are suffering from coulrophobia and the actual figures could be even more astounding. What is coulrophobia then? Defined by the dictionary, coulrophobia is an abnormal or exaggerated fear of clowns. The prefix "coulro-" comes from the Ancient Greek κωλοβαθριστής (kōlobathristēs), “one who goes on stilts” because the majority of clowns are short and diminuative people and need whatever height enhancer they can find to be noticed.
his tirade.
Springbok fan, did little to convince the embattled Bok coach Peter de Villiers that South Africa should change course and embrace a more conservative work ethic in protecting its primary assets, its players, from burnout. But De Villiers simply ignored the advice by Professor Tim Noakes.
So it was the turn of the Aussie to get a mauling by the AB’s this past weekend and it was 
good to be able to sit back and watch the Wallabies struggling to keep up with the number 1 ranked team. The all conquering manner of the AB’s is very impressive, they rightfully occupy the top position for longer than any other team, yet you can’t help but wonder if their good form will splutter to a grinding halt come the 2011 World Cup.
In the latest SARU Bokzine Peter de Villiers in his usual macabre way mentions that “...a winning Bok coach is a superman, a losing Bok coach is a clown. I’ve learnt to take both with a pinch of salt.” If that is the case 
why did he take so much offense to Former Wallabies hooker Brendan Cannon’s comment that he is a clown?
It's not often that international rugby journalists have to push and shove to get front-row seats at a Test coach's press conference. Such occasions are generally as alluring as a public stoning, since Test coaches are the 
masters of saying nothing. But yesterday in Brisbane there was a buzz of excitement. The Richard Pryor of rugby was in town. It was time to be revived by the wit and wisdom of the great Peter de Villiers, part-time Springboks coach and full-time comedian.
I have always felt that Ian Mac got a particularly raw deal when following a series defeat to the All Blacks in New Zealand in mid-1994 he was sacked. A few months later most of that team became world champions and Ian
Mac’s reputation as one of the world’s best coaches never reached it's full potential. PDV has had ample time and players but two thumpings by the AB’s and only the brave seem to be whispering that he should go and go quickly before the 2011 WC.
It seems inconceivable to many rugby supporters that a talent like Frans Steyn can simply be put out to pasture at the tender age of 23. Recognised as one of the most dynamic backs in world rugby means little as no place can be found for him in the Springboks team. So just who is the ‘Steyn Remover’?
Canterbury Crusaders reigned supreme during the Super 12 days winning half of the finals played but it has definitely been the Bulls who have been the kings of the Super 14 edition being crowned champions for the third time in five years. What will does the future hold for the teams as we enter the Super 15 age? On the evidence of the Super 14 finals between two or South Africa’s premier teams there is little to suggest that South African dominance is about to diminish.
