“I thought Percy (Montgomery) was magnificent. He is an outstandingly courageous guy. He made some mistakes against New Zealand, but was under a lot of pressure. I always judge a player on his form in the Super 12, where he was outstanding.”
— Springbok coach Nick Mallett on the troubled fullback’s timely return to form in Saturday’s 10-9 Tri-Nations win over Australia.
“It was an emotional moment when the SA anthem was played. It was also a big thrill when I received a huge cheer running onto the field.”
— Former Springbok No 8 and captain Tiaan Strauss, now a Wallaby, on running onto the Newlands pitch where he played for, and led, Western Province.
“We’re very positive we can do well for South Africa in the World Cup. We needed this win before going to the World Cup.”
— Springbok coach Nick Mallett after Saturday’s hard-fought 10-9 Tri-Nations win over Australia.
“I’m pretty pleased with how far I’ve come. I’ve been fortunate to discover in my adult life that I have a fair amount of athletic ability. As I child, I was uncoordinated and shy.”
— Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis, 42, on her attempts to qualify for the 2000 Olympics as an archer. She’s competing in the United States Olympic archery trials semi-finals in late August after only picking up a bow and arrow for the first time two years ago.
“There’s only one thing for it now… pick Lance Klusener at fullback.”