Stefan Terblanche

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2012/0419/1224314924224.html

Bit of a man-crush developng on aul' Stefan.

There was so much cynicism about him before he arrived – a mercenary, in search of a quick payday, was the fear.

Instead, he’s reading up about the Troubles and subsuming himself (note that, Gerry – he’s not consuming himself. That’s just weird) in Belfast life.

He’s been excellent on the pitch, and he’s a professional rugby player who “jumps on the bus”.

Could not ask for any more. And not a Bible quotation in sight, Sin.

The man has class written through him like a stick of rock.

Everything he does he does with style

Don Alfonso wrote:
There was so much cynicism about him before he arrived – a mercenary, in search of a quick payday, was the fear.

Yup and I was one of the cynics. Couldn't believe we'd signed a 36 year old NIQ to fill in for Payne rather than give D'arcy or even Gilroy the chance at 15.

Man was I wrong! This guy has been awesome and has brought so much to the side, not just as a player but his organisation skills and ability to just straighten the line in attack.

Clearly he's past his physical prime but reads the game so well and is so clever and fit he can still compete with the best. He put a kick into the corner against Connacht that was just breathtaking.

I wish he wasn't leaving at the end of the season .

Its been a priviledge to have Terblanche in an Ulster jersey and watch him play in the flesh!

Legend .

+1 on the man crush. Would love him to stay on in some capacity.

It does seem that his influence has extended beyond the pitch, a v good cover signing that has turned into so much more

He really has been a revelation.

You can see his influence in the young players even while they are on the pitch and I'm sure he will leave a fantastic legacy behind him.

I think most Ulster fans would be absolutely delighted to see him added to the coaching docket.

roddersm wrote:

Don Alfonso wrote:
There was so much cynicism about him before he arrived – a mercenary, in search of a quick payday, was the fear.

Yup and I was one of the cynics. Couldn't believe we'd signed a 36 year old NIQ to fill in for Payne rather than give D'arcy or even Gilroy the chance at 15.

Man was I wrong! This guy has been awesome and has brought so much to the side, not just as a player but his organisation skills and ability to just straighten the line in attack.

Clearly he's past his physical prime but reads the game so well and is so clever and fit he can still compete with the best. He put a kick into the corner against Connacht that was just breathtaking.

I wish he wasn't leaving at the end of the season .

Its been a priviledge to have Terblanche in an Ulster jersey and watch him play in the flesh!

Legend .

Ahh, Rodders, you just made me shed a tear.

I was absolutely gutted when he left the Ospreys and went back home to the sharks. They are my favourite SA team, so there was a silverlining
His work rate and ethic is incredible, he has excellent skill sets and he would regularly come and assist with the District training, passing on his skills and knowledge through age grade rugby. Wish we had him at 15 instead of Fussel, infact - Dear Ulster, how would you like to swap the mighty Steph for fussell the flop................

He's says a bit more in the interview he gave to UR here.

http://www.ulsterrugby.com/news/10411.php

Note to self: must learn how to put a link in a word that you can click on!

Thanks Biltong!



Did it work?

It is easy mrsP, all you do is once you have copied the link, go to the chain link logo, paste the link in the top line and your word in the second line, and press ok.

MrsP, I have edited your post at the end showing the word link, if you go to edit your post, you can see what it looks like

While you were posting that I was already trying to edit it myself.

Now I'm not sure if it was you or me who fixed it, but, hey, it's sorted!

Thanks again!

New skill!

I was one of the few that was glad we got Terblanche, I thought at the time we needed an experienced full back.
I did call him over the hill but we thought we couldn't do better at such short notice.

He's proved to be a lot lot better than I was hoping.

He was for retiring before coming here, but he's playing great I wonder does he feel he may have a year left in him now?

I know we can't offer him another year, Dragons are looking for a good full back? maybe Connacht with a coaching role (although they have Duffman).

Def think he has another year left in him, but where?

MrsP wrote:While you were posting that I was already trying to edit it myself.

Now I'm not sure if it was you or me who fixed it, but, hey, it's sorted!

Thanks again!

New skill!

That was all you.

biltongbek wrote:

MrsP wrote:While you were posting that I was already trying to edit it myself.

Now I'm not sure if it was you or me who fixed it, but, hey, it's sorted!

Thanks again!

New skill!

That was all you.

Oh lordy, biltong, what have you done? She doesn't need any new skills, she's insufferable enough already?!

What was so impressive was when announcement I believe the majority were highly sceptical but within a few weeks his conduct on and off the pitch made him into a cult hero.

I honestly cant think of anyone who has made such an impact in such a short space of time. He only made his debut 4 months ago.

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

biltongbek wrote:

MrsP wrote:While you were posting that I was already trying to edit it myself.

Now I'm not sure if it was you or me who fixed it, but, hey, it's sorted!

Thanks again!

New skill!

That was all you.

Oh lordy, biltong, what have you done? She doesn't need any new skills, she's insufferable enough already?!

You are just mad because I called you a Bandwagoner!

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

biltongbek wrote:

MrsP wrote:While you were posting that I was already trying to edit it myself.

Now I'm not sure if it was you or me who fixed it, but, hey, it's sorted!

Thanks again!

New skill!

That was all you.

Oh lordy, biltong, what have you done? She doesn't need any new skills, she's insufferable enough already?!

+1

MrsP wrote:

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

biltongbek wrote:

MrsP wrote:While you were posting that I was already trying to edit it myself.

Now I'm not sure if it was you or me who fixed it, but, hey, it's sorted!

Thanks again!

New skill!

That was all you.

Oh lordy, biltong, what have you done? She doesn't need any new skills, she's insufferable enough already?!

You are just mad because I called you a Bandwagoner!

In fairness, MrsP, I think I gave myself that soubriquet whereas you just hinted at it!

He's a legend.

Re: John Afoa cited.
by MrsP on Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:50 am






I knew you Edinburgh fans would see the sense in my suggestion.

And I knew the Glasgow fan would extract the Michael!

Talk about bandwagoners!

Nitpicker! Obviously I meant today ... :sigh:

There is a pic from thomond at the final whistle of the guys celebrating and you can see terblanche in the background. His reaction is cracking. Mercenary my ass

I Stefan.

He's such an athlete too. Check out his arms. Makes young andrew look like he's still at Coleraine Inst!
http://www.sportsfile.com/id/612674/

Okay!!!

Enough already!

Has Cari changed her user name and started to get some practise in for her... ...watching...Ulster players next season or something???

I will be really sad to see him go at the end of the season
He is an absolute hero and I have so much respect for him. He has been brilliant since the word go and I'm sure a lot of the boys will be sad to see him go too

Man I am glad this guy is eventually coming back home, the love and respect being heaped upon him will soon see him invited to stay forever.

Wow check out the guns on that guy! Get back in the gym Trimble!

He is home Biltong!

No joke give that man the freedom of Belfast!

roddersm wrote:No joke give that man the freedom of Belfast!

See what I mean?

biltongbek wrote:Man I am glad this guy is eventually coming back home, the love and respect being heaped upon him will soon see him invited to stay forever.

If Dublin were only to give the word all right thinking Ulstermen would blocked the ports and airports to make sure he never left

Boys, boys, you've seen the cloth this man is cut from, he is a stand up guy and loyal, do your worst, he'll come back to his native land.

No, Stefan's next gig in the rugby old boys club organising drinking trips to Bermuda seems too good to pass up!

His family are back home in South Africa after staying in Belfast for a short time. I'm sure while he wants the rugby side of the season to go on as long as possible he'll also be looking forward to going back to Durban, seeing his wife and kids and starting the next phase of his life.

Just very happy we've got to see him up close and still playing like a guy in his mid-twenties not mid-thirties. He's been great. Now to finish a wonderful career with a flourish!

I agree Notch, winning the HEC trophy is the perfect way for Stefan to finish. Well done that man .

roddersm wrote:Wow check out the guns on that guy! Get back in the gym Trimble!

He is home Biltong!

No joke give that man the freedom of Belfast!

You'd feel so safe in those arms.

Kingshu wrote:

roddersm wrote:Wow check out the guns on that guy! Get back in the gym Trimble!

He is home Biltong!

No joke give that man the freedom of Belfast!

You'd feel so safe in those arms.

Just like a newborn Kingshu.