Time to have some fun, some more interesting awards.
Forward benchwarmer of the year:
Runner up: Ben Franks Winner: Bismarck Du Plessis
He was outstanding all year long yet played a million games off the bench. Cheers Smitty, Bizzie sends his regards. Huge.
Forward benchwarmer of the year:
Runner up: Ben Franks Winner: Bismarck Du Plessis
He was outstanding all year long yet played a million games off the bench. Cheers Smitty, Bizzie sends his regards. Huge.
Future star forward of the year:
Runner up: Siya Kolisi Winner: Josh Strauss
Future boks. Prediction.
Backline benchwarmer of the year:
Runner up: Jimmy Cowan Winner: Francois Hougaard
Scrummies tend to get stuck on the bench, Hougie is in my opinion the most talented rugby player in the country, even more than Frans. Potential.
Runner up: Siya Kolisi Winner: Josh Strauss
Future boks. Prediction.
Backline benchwarmer of the year:
Runner up: Jimmy Cowan Winner: Francois Hougaard
Scrummies tend to get stuck on the bench, Hougie is in my opinion the most talented rugby player in the country, even more than Frans. Potential.
Future star back of the year:
Runner up: Jaco Taute Winner: Johan Goosen
Future boks. Prediction.
Ladies favourite of the year:
Runner up: Pat Lambie Winner: Sonny Bill Williams
No lady will forget his ripped jersey at the RWC 2011. Built.
Runner up: Jaco Taute Winner: Johan Goosen
Future boks. Prediction.
Ladies favourite of the year:
Runner up: Pat Lambie Winner: Sonny Bill Williams
No lady will forget his ripped jersey at the RWC 2011. Built.
Dancer of the year:
Runner up: Quade Cooper Winner: Digby Ioane
Who will forget that celebration. Turtle.
Runner up: Quade Cooper Winner: Digby Ioane
Who will forget that celebration. Turtle.
Worst hair of the year:
Runner up: Ashley Johnson Winner: Adam Jones
The Ash Johnson aka Vag Patch is narrowly pipped by the Hair Bear Adam Jones. Scraggly.
Runner up: Ashley Johnson Winner: Adam Jones
The Ash Johnson aka Vag Patch is narrowly pipped by the Hair Bear Adam Jones. Scraggly.
Goosestep of the year:
Runner up: Coenie Oosthuizen Winner: Coenie Oosthuizen
Made Campese smile, made Os queasy. Ineffective.
Runner up: Coenie Oosthuizen Winner: Coenie Oosthuizen
Made Campese smile, made Os queasy. Ineffective.
Try of the year:
Runner up: Gio Aplon vs Chiefs Winner: Gethin Jenkins vs Namibia
Watch this! Memorable.
Runner up: Gio Aplon vs Chiefs Winner: Gethin Jenkins vs Namibia
Watch this! Memorable.
Cocktonsil of the year:
Runner up: Mike Phillips Winner: Rocky Elsom
Biggest doos in rugby. Australian.
Runner up: Mike Phillips Winner: Rocky Elsom
Biggest doos in rugby. Australian.
Kicker of the year:
Runner up: Chris Patersen Winner: Morne Steyn
Mr reliable was phenomenal this season. Consistent.
Tackler of the year:
Runner up: Saia Faingaa Winner: Toby Faletau
Toby made 74 tackles in the RWC 2011, ZERO missed tackles. Wall.
Runner up: Chris Patersen Winner: Morne Steyn
Mr reliable was phenomenal this season. Consistent.
Tackler of the year:
Runner up: Saia Faingaa Winner: Toby Faletau
Toby made 74 tackles in the RWC 2011, ZERO missed tackles. Wall.
Crash ball exponent of the year:
Runner up: Sebastian Chabal Winner: Jamie Roberts
Chabal is playing poorly but loves his busts up midfield, Jamie Roberts was brilliant. Unstoppable.
Runner up: Sebastian Chabal Winner: Jamie Roberts
Chabal is playing poorly but loves his busts up midfield, Jamie Roberts was brilliant. Unstoppable.
Game of the year:
Runner up: Ireland vs Wales RWC QF Winner: SA vs Aus 7s Final in Edinburgh
Best rugby comeback ever, 12 point swing in 97 seconds to win the game. Scintillating.
Runner up: Ireland vs Wales RWC QF Winner: SA vs Aus 7s Final in Edinburgh
Best rugby comeback ever, 12 point swing in 97 seconds to win the game. Scintillating.
Wasted talent of the year:
Runner up: Flip VD Merwe Winner: Al Hargreaves
These guys could be good, but they just keep playing k*k. Shame.
Villain of the year:
Runner up: Allain Rolland vs Wales Winner: Bryce Lawrence vs South Africa
The proverbial fly in the ointment, ruining good rugby games. Inconsistent.
Runner up: Flip VD Merwe Winner: Al Hargreaves
These guys could be good, but they just keep playing k*k. Shame.
Villain of the year:
Runner up: Allain Rolland vs Wales Winner: Bryce Lawrence vs South Africa
The proverbial fly in the ointment, ruining good rugby games. Inconsistent.
Tequila award:
Runner up: Samoa Team Manager Winner: Zac Guildford
They drink too much, seriously. Problem.
Pantene award:
Runner up: James O’Connor Winner: Wynand Olivier
Rugby players should not be recognised by their immaculate hair. I blame Percy, he started it. Goldilocks.
Runner up: Samoa Team Manager Winner: Zac Guildford
They drink too much, seriously. Problem.
Pantene award:
Runner up: James O’Connor Winner: Wynand Olivier
Rugby players should not be recognised by their immaculate hair. I blame Percy, he started it. Goldilocks.
Individual performance of the year:
Runner up: Thierry Dusautoir vs NZ RWC Final Winner: David Pocock vs SA RWC QF
Flankers tend to sway games, these 2 performances were memorable. Class.
Evox award:
Runner up: Sonny Bill Williams Winner: Pierre Spies
Mr Muscles has nothing on these physical specimens. Testosterone.
Runner up: Thierry Dusautoir vs NZ RWC Final Winner: David Pocock vs SA RWC QF
Flankers tend to sway games, these 2 performances were memorable. Class.
Evox award:
Runner up: Sonny Bill Williams Winner: Pierre Spies
Mr Muscles has nothing on these physical specimens. Testosterone.
Elastoplast award:
Runner up: Victor Matfield Winner: Earl Rose
They wrap themselves like mummies. At least Vic could play. Protection.
Runner up: Victor Matfield Winner: Earl Rose
They wrap themselves like mummies. At least Vic could play. Protection.
Dumb shmuck of the year:
Runner up: Mike Tindall Winner: Elliot Faumoina-Sapolu
Dwarf tosser and Twitter ranter. Silly.
Biggest boot:
Runner up: Dan Carter Winner: Frans Steyn
Frans put a 60m drop goal over this year for Racing Metro against Clermont. Insane.
Runner up: Mike Tindall Winner: Elliot Faumoina-Sapolu
Dwarf tosser and Twitter ranter. Silly.
Biggest boot:
Runner up: Dan Carter Winner: Frans Steyn
Frans put a 60m drop goal over this year for Racing Metro against Clermont. Insane.
Sidestepper of the year:
Runner up: Gio Aplon Winner: Quade Cooper
These guys could star in Footloose. Agile.
Runner up: Gio Aplon Winner: Quade Cooper
These guys could star in Footloose. Agile.
Hard grafter of the year:
Runner up: Duane Vermeulen Winner: Brad Thorn
They do the hard work, only seldom get the reward. Brutal.
Runner up: Duane Vermeulen Winner: Brad Thorn
They do the hard work, only seldom get the reward. Brutal.
Sevens player of the year:
Runner up: DJ Forbes Winner: Cecil Afrika
These guys exploit space and run flat out non-stop for 2 days. Sevens.
Runner up: DJ Forbes Winner: Cecil Afrika
These guys exploit space and run flat out non-stop for 2 days. Sevens.
Twitter stars of the year:
Runner up: Cory Jane (@CoryJane1080) Winner: Quade Cooper (@QuadeCooper)
Quade once tweeted 2mins before kickoff, nuff said! Addict.
Amla award for biggest beard:
Runners up: Corey Flynn and Josh Strauss Winner: Adam Kleeberger
And he shaved it after the RWC 2011. Caveman.
Runner up: Cory Jane (@CoryJane1080) Winner: Quade Cooper (@QuadeCooper)
Quade once tweeted 2mins before kickoff, nuff said! Addict.
Amla award for biggest beard:
Runners up: Corey Flynn and Josh Strauss Winner: Adam Kleeberger
And he shaved it after the RWC 2011. Caveman.
These guys made the year worth watching. Come on 2012, SupeRugby and Varsity Cup up first!
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