No, I’m not talking about John Cena and the Undertaker with their virtuoso acting displays witnessed on etv.  I’m talking the William Webb Ellis Awards (hereafter called the Webbies) for the best performances on grass between 4 chalked lines and even some off of it!

Without further ado, herewith are the awards for players with shampoo endorsements and shiny boots, otherwise known as backline players:

The Andre Joubert “Rolls Royce” award for best fullback of 2011:

The nominees are:  Israel Dagg, Frans Steyn, Ben Foden, and Kurtley Beale.

Frans Steyn had a decent year without being earth shattering.  Ben Foden was one of the very few players from the queen’s country to impress in 2011.  Kurtley Beale had a phenomenal year in 2010 and was just as solid for both the Waratahs as well as the Wallabies this year.  However, Israel Dagg has gone from promising Highlander to impressive Crusader to world class All Black keeping out old Mils with ease.

The first Webbie goes to... 
 
 
2012 will see The Stormers try to reach the semi-finals for the 3rd year in a row.  This is not good enough though for me.  The Stormers need to win SupeRugby, anything less will be a failure.

First lets see who has left WP.  The much talked about duo of JJ Engelbrecht and Johan Sadie have decided to further their careers in Pretoria with the Bulls.  These players are potential Springboks and are a major loss for the union.  It must be said though, WP did offer them a contract and they turned it down.  

Francois Louw has played a couple games for Bath.  God I miss him already!

Then we have Lionel Cronje.  In his junior days, a potential Springbok, he was immense.  Since joining WP he has never convinced me and I am glad to see the back of him, also joining the Bulls.  
 

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    Oom Frikkie (@PhilFrick)

    I play front row although in my younger days was a loosie. I have a passion for loyalty: NNK, WP, Stormers and Boks!
    I'm an academic currently studying for my 3rd qualification:
    Received Coaching Science Diploma through eta. 
    Received Sports Management Diploma through eta.
    Currently studying to be an educator through CPUT.
    Play club rugby in WP Club Rugby SLB for NNK Rugby Club

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