We're gonna party like it's 1995!!

Ok, fouks.....
This will be quick! I'm already kakking in my pantsh, and the final is still ages away..

First up, no matter how much we love to knock the English, you've got to congratulate them on reaching the final. I know it's a silly cliche, but it's game on now and "anything can happen in a final." They've played to their strenghts, even if it means boring half the world to death in the process... But, I'm sure Brian Ashton and co are not exactly having any sleepless nights about not entertaining people along the way..
A big chunk of his squad have also got experience from playing in the 2003 final. They've been there, done that already.
So, then, you might ask: What have the Boks got to offer?? All they have nowadays are distant memories of 1995, 'ol chap!!!"

But, hold your horses, my chaaina!! Maybe, just maybe 2007 is the "new" 1995 for the Boks. If you think about it, there are quite a few similarities...

1.) Os du Randt. Os-some... The big Ox... He was there in '95 for the Boks with the number 1 on his back, and will pack down again on the loosehead for a final time on Saturday.

2.) The Pienaar factor... In 1995 the Boks assistant coach was a man named Gysie Pienaar. His son, Ruan, will play off the bench for the Boks this weekend...

3.) The '95 team had a guy named Francois in the starting line up... Maybe Steyntjie will also be remembered as an icon in years to come?

4.) The darling in the '95 team was Chester. Funny how the talisman of the Boks 2007 World Cup campaign also plays in the number 11 shirt...

5.) Just like in '95, the Bok fullback is a Shark. If Andre Joubert is referred to as the Rolls Royce of fullbacks, Percy must surely then be like my very first car, a 1974 Datsun 120 Deluxe: Sure, they both look a bit dodgy at first glance... Both have copped a fair amount of abuse from my mates over the years... But, along the way, I luckily realised they're both awesome value for money!

6.) And lastly... In '95 the scrum half was a Blue Bull, and the flyhalf a Shark.. Go Fourie and Butchie!!

I know, I'm clutching at straws here....
Go Bokke! Make us proud!