Bismarck in the clear!

Pasop province

 Beeno is province shivering in their boots?? Nah just joking

Even with Bismarck, It is Province's Currie Cup to lose.

I accept the verdict like any good Shark supporter should - and am delighted.   However, was the contact accidental?   Like was the Zimbabwe Election Results rigging accidental?  

Whilst looking at the incident - I did not think it was accidental - but you can expect anything from lawyers - remember Saffex is also a lawyer.   

 Definitely CleanCut

Sharks's motivation will be right up there seeing that they lost last year's at home.

Going to be a cracker.

Sharks team: 1 D.Chadwick 2 K.Cooper 3 W.Herbst 4 S.Lewies 5 P.Steph du-Toit 6 J.Botes 7 J.Deysel 8 K.Daniel 9 C.Reinach 10 P.Lambie 11 L.Mvovo 12 H.Williams 13 L.Ludik 14 O.Ndungane 15 F.Zeilinga 16 B.Du Plessis 17 T.Mtwararira 18 P.Marais 19 M.Coetzee 20 W.Alberts 21 C.McCleod 22 SP.Marais

This is a team that Beeno dreams will take the field but unfortuantely, we gona throw a lot more beef into that lot. Better hope klein Kolbe doesn't run himself into some trouble ;-)

This is just another example of how cynical things have become in 2013. There was only one decision....a red card on the field . But given the officials chickened out and gave a yellow, a ban for several weeks was the minimum that was decent.

The man who made this decision has just let down sport in South Africa.

Looking at the incident as a whole - there were three actions in play, namely -

1.    Labuscgane tackled Bismarck - a perfectly legitimate play;

2.    Birmarck took a swipe t Labuschagne - whom the latter blocked with his forearm; and

3     Bismarck got up and was standing when he stamped Labuschagne in the chest area.

Taking together the swipe and the stamp incident I do believe there was a real intent to take revenge on Labuschagne for the tackle.   There was no real reason while Bismarck in a standing position needed to step onto the chest of Labuschagne - he was not off balance.

The decision to my mind stemmed from actions higher up with some pressure on Oosthuizen to ensure that Bismarck is not banned for three or four future matches - inclusive of the CC Final and the EOYT.   That such pressure result in a real breach of the laws of rugby - is just not acceptable.

In any event I hope that despite the ruling of Oosthuizen - Bismarck have been  told by his coach that is conduct in this case was disgusting and will not be tolerated in future.

He really like Mozart said disappointed a lot of people - me included - who stood by him in the Carter incident.    We do not need another Bakkies Botha around.

 Bizzy fk'd up and the judicial officer was swayed purely by the fact that its a Currie Cup final. Some will love him (Sharks supporters and neutrals), some will hate him (WP supporters).

The neutrals just want to see a good game. Sharks have it all to do as WP are unbeaten this year and at home. We need all our stars out there.

Doesn't make the decision the right one but nonetheless, WP can turn their attentions away from the hearing and start preparing to meet a Sharks front row with Bizzy in it.

I read a comment above that says Rhodes stepped on Ross' face? I take it Ross Cronje. That is a little different to stepping on a chest dont you reckon?

Bizzy needs to realise he is a far better player than this. As he showed in the Carter hit, he can be strong and intimidating in a legal way. He doesn't need to become this brut meat head with silly off the ball crap! He has a pretty good rep world wide (except NZL because those little bitches cry about everything against their own players but quickly forget their own transgressions) and he doesn't need to change that perception of him now!

Anyway, whether it is the wrong or right decision, we have a decision nonetheless and Bizzy is playing so lets hope for a cracker final and hope that WP can make a game of it. I dont wana see the Sharks get up and coast ;-)

Boklogic

I happen to be a Shark supporter - but I still do not think the decision was right.  In any event I will shout and scre am to encourage the Sharks in beating the bragger team.

 Too funny Bean Brain ....Not only has the real Bismark been shown up as the dirtiest player in world rugby for all the world to see ( what a role model for up and coming dirty little bismark wannabes),

....but you've also exposed how corrupt rugby is in South Africa at the highest level by sweeping a blatant stomping incident under the carpet like that....oh the shame...hang your head Brother Bueno, give me 50 Hail Marys then go away and sin no more...lol

btw...love how you managed to tie the whole thing to NZ - that was brilliant mate

 Mike, what do you mean stood by him for the whole "Carter incident?" The whole rugby world including IRB saw no incident worthy of a player being in trouble there. Just fair hard player.

Even 90% of the kiwi's realise there was no "incident" there. Only the kiwi okes on this board dont realise this but then again, these are the same okes that think their players are gods and have never committed foul play or dabbled in performance enhancers. That only happens in every other country in the world. Not NZL.

Bismarck fk'd up in a stupid act of foul play and he should have been punished but he wasn't. I am sure there were influences around this decision and the unfortunate thing is this judicial officer will now have to explain himself to everyone who wants to know and the man could have action taken against him and his job. I dont know how it all works in that process but I assume if you make major errors, action can/will be taken against you just like in any job in this world.

Unless you are Sasuke and Brycy and you make the office tea and coffee. You get that wrong and its just a clip around the ear and a new brew expected ;-)

Brycy

Just a moment please - Bismarck is not the dirtiest player in rugby at present - he has a hell of a long way to go to reach that status and Nonu is way out in front in that race.

I think as just_win said - it is a domestic issue that needs to be cleared up domestically and making s tatements like yours does not help. 

Brycy

Just a moment please - Bismarck is not the dirtiest player in rugby at present - he has a hell of a long way to go to reach that status and Nonu is way out in front in that race.

I think as just_win said - it is a domestic issue that needs to be cleared up domestically and making s tatements like yours does not help. 

 Haha Mike, I do admire your composure. You keep things together and maintain a professional and gentlemen like attitude but...

You cant rationalise with an idiot and thats what Brycy is. He is a tool man. Like Sasuke itchyballe, they are anti-SA and take digs wherever they can. They think the island they come from is the be all and end all in this life. They base their perveptions of South Africans on rugby alone and forget about the other 40 odd million. Rugby is a piss in the ocean man!

Dont take what he says to heart. Its all BS dribble. Main reason he draws money from the government!

 not so clever mike how brave of baboon bismark to stomp on a player that was lying flat on his back - you must be very proud...

...but they say he's the worlds best and undoubtedly so as it takes real skills to get away with stomping on a player with impunity not to mention attempting to break Messams windpipe and getting away withthat as well....then theres the history of eye gouging...Seems to be one rule for Bismark because he epitomises the ultimate Springbok warrior ( a dirty crazed braindead neanderthol lol) and another for everyone else...

....no doubt the judicial officer was paid handsomely in blood diamonds to hush it all up though so alls well that ends well...it all just reinforces what we've always known about SA.

Bryxy

Your comments are really nasty and uncalled for.   Nobody ever countenance dirty play - and that is a fact - but to make general statements like you are making about SA, its people and  the local ethics is a bloody disgrace and a reflection on yourself - nobody else.

Blood diamonds - what the fuck are you talking about?  And what you know about SA is Zip - not worth discussing.

I like you as a member - but only if you act reasonable - and in this case you are way beyond the limits of decency.

 not so clever mike have you heard about the new dance craze? . It's called the bizmark boogie....you put your left foot on and take your left foot off, then ya do the rakey rakey and stomp it all about...and thats what it's all about.

....don't worry it'll all be hokey cokey in the end mate...

 Ha ha obviously this Brycy prick has never played rugby.

I take it you refer to him "trying" to break Dan Carter's windpipe. Ha ha yeah knob face, I am sure he thought to himself, "Must break windpipe. Must break windpipe!" as he neared Carter.

Ha ha has NZL gone soft? Had that been Hore on Steyn, it would have been the hit of the century in your eyes hey. Fucken wankers man..Get over it. Your boy got smashed, our team got robbed, IRB sided with us as it was unfair and not justified and we left realising if NZL is capable of producing fair resluts in their country. NOt holding our breath's. That is the long and the short of it.

It’s par for the course as far as I’m concerned.

He was done an injustice by the kiwis … who clearly are fearful of him and would much prefer him suspended … for life. Of course they’re gonna come aboard and whine about the “injustice” of it all.

That’s how they are. We all saw how they cheered when he was red carded. Any physical challenge to their so called sovereignty needs to be snuffed out as soon as possible. Makes me think of Mad Bob Mugabe in Zimbabwe.

Their hypocrisy knows no bounds … they have nothing to say about their own corrupted system favouring their players … giving their thugs carte blanch on the pitch.

They play by a different set of rules. Ask McCaw.

I’ve gotten used to their foot stomping tantrums and have accepted that they are no longer the nation I was raised to believe they were.

I’m delighted that Bismarck was acquitted of any foul play.

Long may he continue

Beeno 

Have you gone jittery or lost your thinking abilities?   I gave Brycy the rap he deserved - but you have now spoilt it by unsubstantiated comments on the Bismarck incident.

Bismarck after being tackled by Labuschagne lost his cool and took a deliberate swipe at Labuschagne - which the latter warded off.   He got up and then deliberately stamped on Lapppes with force - not mild as you allege. 

Secondly - if Rhodes can get a three week ban for an accidental incident in horrible weather conditions on a very slippery field on the basis that he had to be more careful - Bismarck should have gotten six weeks for two deliberate and needless actions as is clearly shown by the video evidence in his case.   

It is wrong to justify a ridiculous decision as you did and you just give the NZ supporters further reasons to take a swipe at us.