In the wake of the Vodacom Bulls' dominant performance over the Lions at Ellis Park, Willie le Roux, who was on a mandated rest, clapped back at a naysayer on social media with the kind of sass that could only come from a two-time World Cup champ. The critic had the audacity to suggest that the Bulls played better without him, to which Willie coolly responded, “Cheers tjom … have a lekker weekend.”
The saga didn't stop there. The critic doubled down, questioning Le Roux's contribution to the team's morale in a comment that has since vanished into the ether. Unruffled, Willie hit back with, “Thanks for this info again brother. Message the guys in the Bulls team and ask them if I am good for the team environment please. I would also like to know.” It's not just a clapback; it's a challenge.
"Cheers tjom ?? have a lekker weekend" – Willie le Roux
The critic, perhaps feeling a bit emboldened, urged the rugby veteran to prove him wrong, a challenge which Le Roux swatted away like an annoying fly. “Pal, I don’t have to prove anything to you,” he retorted. “Ask the guys on the team and then you will know, buddy. Enjoy your brandy and the comfy couch that you are sitting on to watch rugby.”
Le Roux, a player whose career has been as illustrious as it has been controversial, certainly doesn't need to justify his credentials to keyboard warriors. With 101 Test caps and pivotal roles in Springbok victories, his resume speaks for itself. He first donned the green and gold against Italy in 2013, and by July last year, he notched his 100th Test cap against the same team, joining an elite club of Springbok centurions.
Le Roux's interaction with the critic underscores not just his confidence in his role but also his no-nonsense approach to detractors. As the Bulls and Sharks head into a break riding high, Le Roux's off-field defense of his reputation mirrors his on-field agility – dodging tackles and silencing critics, one cheeky comeback at a time.
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In the wake of the Vodacom Bulls' dominant performance over the Lions at Ellis Park, Willie le Roux, who was on a mandated rest, clapped back at a naysayer on social media with the kind of sass that could only come from a two-time World Cup champ. The critic had the audacity to suggest that the Bulls played better without him, to which Willie coolly responded, “Cheers tjom … have a lekker weekend.”
The saga didn't stop there. The critic doubled down, questioning Le Roux's contribution to the team's morale in a comment that has since vanished into the ether. Unruffled, Willie hit back with, “Thanks for this info again brother. Message the guys in the Bulls team and ask them if I am good for the team environment please. I would also like to know.” It's not just a clapback; it's a challenge.
"Cheers tjom ?? have a lekker weekend" – Willie le Roux
The critic, perhaps feeling a bit emboldened, urged the rugby veteran to prove him wrong, a challenge which Le Roux swatted away like an annoying fly. “Pal, I don’t have to prove anything to you,” he retorted. “Ask the guys on the team and then you will know, buddy. Enjoy your brandy and the comfy couch that you are sitting on to watch rugby.”
Le Roux, a player whose career has been as illustrious as it has been controversial, certainly doesn't need to justify his credentials to keyboard warriors. With 101 Test caps and pivotal roles in Springbok victories, his resume speaks for itself. He first donned the green and gold against Italy in 2013, and by July last year, he notched his 100th Test cap against the same team, joining an elite club of Springbok centurions.
Le Roux's interaction with the critic underscores not just his confidence in his role but also his no-nonsense approach to detractors. As the Bulls and Sharks head into a break riding high, Le Roux's off-field defense of his reputation mirrors his on-field agility – dodging tackles and silencing critics, one cheeky comeback at a time.