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South Africa’s Sports Minister issues harsh warning to Springboksl; the ROAR

Started by Just_win5 REPLIES360 VIEWS· 23 Sept 2015, 13:15
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JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
23 Sept 2015, 13:15
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23 Sept 2015, 13:15#1

Following the Springboks’ stunning upset loss to Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener, South Africa’s Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula, had a stern message to send the players.

Mbalula stated that the Springboks risked becoming a “bunch of losers” and disclosed that he had called the head coach Heyneke Meyer to ensure he was focussed on the side recovering their pride.

“What I saw was not the Springboks I know. I phoned the coach and I told him we are a nation of fighters,” Mbalula said.

“Next game I want to see the Springboks otherwise they will be nothing else but a bunch of losers, who failed to represent the country when it counts.”

The Springboks chance for redemption will come against Samoa in the early hours of Sunday morning (Australian time).

JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
23 Sept 2015, 13:17
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23 Sept 2015, 13:17#2
 What a grandstander, clearly he is using the Boks troubles to try & score points with the public as such calls don't help the team.
Flashdakota
FlashdakotaClub Pro805 posts
23 Sept 2015, 13:18
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23 Sept 2015, 13:18#3
Even more embarrassing that the Boks, is our Sports Minister.

Yes he is charismatic, and i dig thar, but how can a MP come out and call national representatives a bunch of losers?

1st world cultured people must be laughing at this jughead.
CE
CeradynePro9,374 posts
23 Sept 2015, 13:43
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23 Sept 2015, 13:43#5
 This clown is just strumming his guitar according to the audience at the time. I saw another article where he urged the public to calm down with their criticism against HM and the Boks. 
WA
WardadPro6,663 posts
23 Sept 2015, 13:53
#6
23 Sept 2015, 13:53#6
 I'm amazed he didnt go full tard and make the "L' sign .Pure class this bloke ,as if the boks arent mentally scarred as it is .
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