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(emailed by USA aka Lane)

There has been a long wait between internal league matches. Given the nature of the break (SWC etc), I am sure you are all clamouring to get a vote in on who should get the Pink Pants for tonight’s game because EVERYONE did something stupid, no doubt. Despite claims by other Shebeen members, I am not omnipotent and unfortunately only had my own holiday experiences to draw from… but feel free to share your stories about your teammates over drinks in the tunnel and at The Shebeen tonight!

So to kick off with the runner’s up:

2nd Princess:

Jevron “Dig my side profile” Epstein gets this mention because he really does believe that having matching hairstyles makes him a perfect replica of Quade Cooper on the field…

1st Princess:

Ruxton “Bishops” McClure gets this mention for his performance on Sunday… against Shebeen! Well played Rux, think you cemented your spot in the Medics backline with that performance!

As has been the case throughout this 2010 season, however, there is always one exemplary act that clearly earns that person the Pink Pants Award, and it is no different this week…

To cut a long and humorous story short, the punchline is that this player got wasted and upset and tried to carve a word into his own arm… that word was “HATE”… however, combining the amount of alcohol he had consumed, and the questionable quality of his schooling, he managed to misspell it. What did he actually gouge into his arm?

“Haite”… I sh*t you not! Oh, and his email address is along the lines of devz06@***mail.com… super pink all round!

So, for the second time this season, The Pink Pants Award goes to…

Devon “Devzo-Six” Van Schalkwyk! Congrats Devzo, I look forward to the next edition of humorous contributions from you

The second half of the Internal League season gets under way today with a cracker of an encounter on the cards. With mixed performances defining the Shebeen campaign thus far, we are looking to hit the ground running with a win tonight! The last meeting of these 2 sides was in a short pre- season opener which ended in a 2 try a piece draw, but we are going to have to pull out all the stops to get on top of this powerhouse unit… With Sunday’s performance against the Medics in mind, we can definitely come out on top tonight!

Details:

Meeting time: 18:30

Kick off time: 19:30

Venue: UCT Green Mile B field

Opposition: Steinhoff Cobras

What to bring: Kit, fines money, drinking money for afterwards at the Shebeen, lots of support and NB NB NB If you have not paid subs, bring along tonight so you can collect your bags and other paraphernalia

See you all on the Mile tonight!

SHEBEEN

Sunday is going to be sunny, lets have a solid session of touchies and then some bevvies afterwards (bring a six pack of your own). There will be some WC footy on the go:

16:00    Bloemfontein     Germany    vs     England
20:30    Johannesburg     Argentina    vs    Mexico

Which leaves an option to watch at the clubhouse or Barristers?? Bring the beers and we can make plans whilst I round all you mofo’s

SHEBEEN

With management opting to field a number of second-choice combinations, Shebeen struggled early on, especially on defence. The Medics scored five tries in the first half with Shebeen managing a solitary effort by the newest UK recruit.

A few key changes made all the difference in the second stanza as Shebeen kept the Medics scoreless and ran in four more tries of their own. Devon van Schalkwyk was in sublime form scoring a brace, while the Medics failed to stop Matt The Ogre Elsworth from claiming his five-pointer. Scrumhalf Tim Vann weighed in with a well-worked score and the kicking of flyhalf Kyle Williamson kept Shebeen in sight of an upset.

The match ended in dramatic fashion with Shebeen scoring in the last movement. Unfortunately, Williamson’s conversion attempt struck the post to deny Shebeen a draw.

While the result was disappointing, the match did offer some fringe players an opportunity to stake their claim for the second half of the season.

When: Sunday 6 June 2010 (today)
Time: Meet 15h00 for 16h00 kickoff
Where: Lutgensvale
Wear: Normal rugby togs, Waz will be bringing jerseys along

It has come a little bit earlier than expected this year. And with very little trash talk from the Fourths.com (surprisingly). Perhaps their egos are a bit bruised after last year’s game where Shebeen pushed the Fourths.com for the duration, eventually going down in a nailbiting 10-7 ballgame. I do not think I was the only one that noted the huge relief on the oppositions’ faces when that final whistle went…

So, it has fallen on us this year to host this derby game on The Green Mile, and it is going to be epic…

The Tale of the Tape

Last year, the Fourths were adamant that their bulkier forward unit were going to flatten our smaller, more mobile pack. Although they enjoyed unrivalled lineout ball (Thanks in no part to Shebeen treasurer and 18 foot monster jumper, Wazza), the Shebeen scrum and open play held its own and at times dominated the over- confident Village outfit. This year should be much the same, with a few well drafted additions strengthening the Shebeen forwards considerably. It should be a long day for the Fourths forwards.

For the backs, the opposition were convinced the Shebeen lineup were a one trick horse, with Chunderboy Rood being the only player on their radar. So it came as a surprise when Devon showed every one of them a clean pair of heels time and again. This year Shebeen have a backline that should make our rivals more than a little nervous. In any event, we now boast an International and I doubt any of them have played against a mythical creature before…

Starting Lineup

1 Dieter

2 Kyle

3 Trevor

4 Chabal

5 Jarrod

6 Siv

7 Vann

8 Karl

9 Smeagol

10 Chunderboy (C)

11 Vinnie

12 The Ogre

13 Dev

14 Ruxton

15 Bradshaw

All others are on the bench, and what a bench it is!

So boys and girls, it is time to get prepped for a huge game on our calendar. Having started the year out very well with a solid win on the cricket field, let’s make it a clean sweep of victories over The Fourths.com for 2010… Let’s add Saturday’s title our trophy cabinet…

Players must meet at The Shebeen at 12:40 0n Saturday. Please do not be late! Supporters should go straight to the B field but make sure players go to The Shebeen first

See you all there!

SHEBEEN

The UCT fields have taken a battering over the last week, and while the rain stayed away, both teams had to deal with a soft and slippery pitch that made handling and running difficult.

Shebeen made good use of the wind in the first half by playing themselves into promising positions, but poor handling prevented them from translating pressure into points. The scoreline remained 0-0 at the break, and Shebeen will regret missing out on at least two-try scoring opportunities.

A solid forward performance and a determined defensive showing typified the second stanza. Kopano didn’t do themselves any favours with a shocking handling effort, but managed to cross for the game’s only try when their scrumhalf cantered over from close range.

Shebeen continued to make some incisive breaks that were usually well-supported, but unfortunately they just couldn’t finish. The Been Boys will take heart from their ability to create more attacking opportunities, especially in a UCT quagmire that limited free-flowing rugby, but they still have some work to do if they’re going to make those final passes stick.

As we see ourselves hitting out against Kopano tonight to kick off the next phase of the group stages of the internal league, there is very little debate as to who the Pink Pants wearer will be this week. There were very few poor showings so the runner up spaces were not immediately filled. However, there will always be those that open themselves up for riddicule, so here goes…

Runner up 2 (or 2nd Princess perhaps?):

All of those Shebeen Boys that didn’t make practice on Sunday because it was cold and wet. Especially those that used Mother’s Day lunch as an excuse. I have a mother too! You all know who you are, so feel happy we only have one pair of pink pants!

Runner up 1 (1st Princess):

Milo: I am sure you are rueing that dropped pass with an open tryline beckoning a little? So am I. No anger involved as the pass wasn’t great either, but we need a 1st Princess, and you made it easy to be picked on when you left your hands at home last wednesday!

However, there is a definite winner, as mentioned earlier. And it is a pity his first action on the field almost decapitated the Panther’s winger because he had such a good night as the pourer! Despite a decent performance as pourer in the tunnel party after the game, the Pink Pants Award this week goes to none other than the newcomer:

Khaya, our “2nd quota”

Congrats on the award Khaya! Welcome to Shebeen!