Wise ol’ folks will always tell youngsters ‘to take some time out’ or ‘sleep on it’ when a perceived crisis presents itself.
After posting my take on the Springbok Sevens’ shocking new shorts early yesterday, I watched the world of social media also express their ‘shock and awe’ over the controversial broeks.
One joker grabbed the opportunity to get busy on Photoshop and produced this gem:
Another person on FaceBook started to rally fans to contact SARU and (kit sponsors) Canterbury SA and express their unhappiness.
I could see another Egypt-style FaceBook/Twitter revolt brewing.
Thankfully, due to a bit of flu I was forced to hit the sack early last night and just like the old people suggest, I took some time out.
Before you could say “The Springbok Sevens will be the laughing stock on the HSBC Sevens World Series this season,” this morning all was resolved. Or so says SharksWorld.co.za
The Springbok Sevens team will not be playing in THOSE shorts. SharksWorld quotes SARU:
“The Springbok Sevens team will be playing the HSBC Sevens World Series in the newly designed jersey and in traditional white shorts. Just like the Springboks had alternative kit at the recent Rugby World Cup, which they used to train in, the shorts that the Springbok Sevens players were photographed in on Tuesday, will only be used in training.”
Nappies are what moms put on baby bums as training shorts (amongst other less savory duties). Seems the BlitzBokke also now have their own training broeks. Let’s leave it at that.
Eish! That was close.
03/11/2011 at 4:15 PM
Ja nee, Earning big bucks, being roll models, models, fashion what a joke.
what is the difference between a nappy and a 7′s player, always full of sh…t
03/11/2011 at 5:56 PM
Close one indeed. Mike I’m very excited for this years sevens tourney in PE and will definitely be there. I always got the feeling that George, except for its picturesque setting, could never match the likes of Wellington, Hong Kong, London and even Australia. With four weeks to go before PE, I do not get a sense of really aggressive marketing to make it the spectacle that SARU promised it would. Am I correct in my assumption? Can we expect at least 60 000 spectators?
03/11/2011 at 8:22 PM
Yes, I think you’re right. I have been inundated with requests for information re. travelling and accommodation from SA (I live in Hong Kong!) However, much more needs to be done to get the excitement going. Hong Kong organizers AND sponsors start more than a month before that party. I think I should be asked to consult on the PE Sevens. What say you?! lol!
03/11/2011 at 8:56 PM
Nappies, what a joke. Even if for practice. What are the blitz bokkies being send for potti training by SARU? Get them some real rugby shorts and let the Boks show the other 7′s teams who wears the pants in this years tournament.