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Go well Jean.....you good man

Started by Mozart19 REPLIES350 VIEWS· 30 Nov 2014, 23:58
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Mozart
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MozartCaptain49,914 posts
30 Nov 2014, 23:58
#1
30 Nov 2014, 23:58#1

I have never seen a worse injury to a knee. His leg appeared to be bent at right angles to its normal axis. His knee was bent in by the welsh number 8, and suddenly at that point the whole ruck collapsed onto him. 



Before that Jean was labouring away...catching Cuthbert after Mvovo missed the high ball, making smart defensive plays. But the outside backs seemed out of it, so the injury was out of left field.



In a way it was much like the injury against France in his first test....terrible book ends if this ends his career. And it might, this must have totally torn up his knee.



What a Bok great if that's finis. Jean always provided full value, even as a youngster on the wing. And he has always conducted himself with humour and grace. One of the best.

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Saffolk
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Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
01 Dec 2014, 00:36
#2
01 Dec 2014, 00:36#2
That injury was horrific......poor guy. Speedy recovery.....wonder if he will play again?  
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Mozart
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MozartCaptain49,914 posts
01 Dec 2014, 00:50
#3
01 Dec 2014, 00:50#3
To be honest I think not. It's a bit like riding a motor cycle these days....injury can happen at any time.
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Saffolk
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Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
01 Dec 2014, 02:03
#4
01 Dec 2014, 02:03#4

Yeah I cant see him coming back from that......he turns 34 in a few months time so does not have age on his side. 


I saw it once and could not watch the replays - horrific......the fact that the poor lad had to have gas spoke volumes for the pain he was going through.

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clevermike
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clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
01 Dec 2014, 05:00
#5
01 Dec 2014, 05:00#5
 I am seriously upset that Jean got injured so badly and I do not think he would return to play rugby again.   He always gives his best for the team - and was regarded by me and many others as the best rugby captian in workd rugby - a absolute gentleman.  
However, as Mozart said I cannot see him returning to play rugby again and even Meyer implied as such in subsequent comments.    A sad way to see that happening and his career ending on such a sad note.   
May he recover 1900% and not suffer permanent consequnces as a result of that injury.   
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Claydog
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ClaydogClub Pro691 posts
01 Dec 2014, 06:46
#6
01 Dec 2014, 06:46#6
 I watched the game the day after it was played and new of Jeans injury and was wondering when it occurred. I heard the cries of pain in the back ground and new that was it. Would be a big thing to come back from. Hope all goes well for him.
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Arthur John
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Arthur JohnPro1,748 posts
01 Dec 2014, 07:20
#7
01 Dec 2014, 07:20#7
 A real gentleman and sportsman. Trust he recovers fully from that injury but I fear his playing days are over.Unfortunate way to go out.
Thanks Jean for everything you did for SA Rugby.
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CleanCut
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CleanCutPro9,905 posts
01 Dec 2014, 08:02
#8
01 Dec 2014, 08:02#8
 
He's a goner.

Now we'll see whether your favourite center combo of Serfontein and De Allende can do any better.

Serfontein playing crashball at the Bulls has robbed him of his natural talent and under Dumbass Meyer it'll be no different.

Personally, I would prefer something like Burger Odendaal and Paul Jordaan ... or De Allende and Jordaan ... or a Mnisi and De Jongh.

Where is Robert Ebersohn?

Specialists in every position. No playing out of position ... that includes tighthead.

Well done Mr Meyer. Your fear of blooding our talent has left us with our dicks in our hands.


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Just_win
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Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
01 Dec 2014, 08:14
#9
01 Dec 2014, 08:14#9
Sorry to see that Jean was injured & injured very badly according to all accounts. Not only did he serve Bok rugby very well in terms of his playing but he was a classic gentleman & I always felt he represented rugby well whenever he played or spoke of the game.
He had a dry sense of humo r too, who can forget his reaction to the "typo" when the Boks played the ABs, lol
I hope he recovers well & that the injury is not as bad as it seemed. A great bloke for sure!
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Beeno1
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Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
01 Dec 2014, 08:14
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01 Dec 2014, 08:14#10
 Jean isa Bok great - best center in the world at his peak. What a fine character epitomising the cultural elegance of the Western Province.
Very sad way to go out! Lets hope for a miracle as J ean was sill worth his place in a RWC squad.
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Beeno1
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Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
01 Dec 2014, 08:17
#11
01 Dec 2014, 08:17#11
Jan should think joining WP so he and Allende can grow as a center combo. 
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CleanCut
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CleanCutPro9,905 posts
01 Dec 2014, 08:40
#12
01 Dec 2014, 08:40#12

Like I said Beandip - De Allende isn't a 13.

Pay attention will ya??
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Beeno1
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Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
01 Dec 2014, 08:44
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01 Dec 2014, 08:44#13
 CC, Allende can make a very good 13. Listen to Beeno its the wise thing to do.Watch and learn.
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biltongbek
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biltongbekClub Pro749 posts
01 Dec 2014, 08:59
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01 Dec 2014, 08:59#14

It was a nasty injury, Jean will be out for a long spell, and I think it would be wise for him to retire now and give Meyer the time to commit to a new centre pair.


If Jean does come back I cannot see the Boks benefitting from it, he will not be match fit and hesitant in the beginning, best we move on.  

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DezertFox
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DezertFoxPro2,288 posts
01 Dec 2014, 16:00
#15
01 Dec 2014, 16:00#15
 Sorry to hear about the injury, but Jean has been struggling this year. Perhaps it's time we move on. 
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AgPleezDeddy
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AgPleezDeddyClub Pro900 posts
01 Dec 2014, 16:09
#16
01 Dec 2014, 16:09#16
 Was very sad to see; worst part was when he yelled just after getting injured, can't even begin to imagine the pain.Hopefully he recovers fully, and enjoys a well earned retirement.
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DezertFox
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DezertFoxPro2,288 posts
01 Dec 2014, 16:48
#17
01 Dec 2014, 16:48#17
I can tell you from experience how excruciating the pain is. I cringe when I see it, like Toomu's in 2012 . It was very hard to watch the replays.
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hakwa
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hakwaPro4,146 posts
02 Dec 2014, 14:44
#18
02 Dec 2014, 14:44#18
 Wishing him and his family a speedy recovery from the injury.
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Beeno1
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Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
02 Dec 2014, 14:49
#19
02 Dec 2014, 14:49#19
 Hacked waaugh did you listen to that song I posted? - see the thread
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hakwa
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hakwaPro4,146 posts
02 Dec 2014, 14:52
#20
02 Dec 2014, 14:52#20
 I did Beeno and Thank you.
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