The Semenya debate continues The Caster Semenya debacle continues to rage on unabated. Hardly surprising when you consider nobody at ASA seems to know what is going on, or if they do, they?re just not telling.
"On the basis of all these [claims], I will quickly be contacting all the people making these allegations so that they can inform me."
"We will make a follow-up on those names to establish what tests were done and by whom, when and how." ? ASA president Leonard Chuene is looking into allegation that his organization have already tested Semenya and failed to reveal the results.
"I'm not going to waste my evening talking about these things."
"I have a responsibility to the federation and they have told us not to comment on these matters. People can talk about whatever rumours they choose, I'm unfazed." - ASA general manager Molatelo Malehopo, meanwhile, doesn?t seem too care either way?
There you have it. Denials, confusion and general chaos seem to be the order of the day at ASA. Caster Semenya seems to be the only person who remains blameless in this debacle, yet she continues to suffer the most?
Mickey loses his cool
Even the usually relaxed Mickey Arthur lost his cool after the ICC to recognize the achievements of the Proteas side over the last 12 months. Best side in the world? Not according to the ICC if their awards are anything to go by.
"For the guys who have performed as well as we have? surely there is something wrong." - Arthur is puzzled by the ICC's selection
"All that matters is the Ashes and if you are not playing in the Ashes then you get forgotten. All the players deserve some sort of recognition and the fact that not one player is even nominated is downright ludicrous."
"It does bring into question the credibility of these awards and certainly the credibility of the judging panel." - The Proteas coach questions the credibility of the ?esteemed? selection panel.
The Boks 'biggest fan'
The all-conquering Springbok team returned home to warm welcome from jubilant fans and none other than our commander and chief, Jacob Zuma, and as you might of expected our beloved leader had a few words for our victorious team.
"They make us proud... those countries that come to play them think twice before any game," JZ announced while proudly wearing his Springbok blazer.
"The Springboks are special citizens of South Africa," - JZ hints at a presidential pardon should the Boks need a early release from prison.
"We were all glued to our TVs watching you. I watched the game on Saturday on television and at one point when I wanted to jump into the game to help the team.
"I felt there was something I should do. We saw things that were magical: a drop kick from so far away that nearly made it." - JZ has dreams of Green and Gold? just like the rest of us.
Jean bids SA and the Boks farewell
Springbok star Jean de Villiers departed for his new home in Ireland with Munster but not before paying tribute to his team-mates, particularly captain John Smit and coach Peter De Villiers.
"He is so inspirational and a fantastic player. To see the comments about him week in and out and he just takes it, shrugs it off and keeps playing great rugby.
"He is not only a good leader, he is a great rugby player. First of all we respect him for that and secondly as a captain, a great guy on the field and a fantastic guy off it." - De Villiers says what all rugby fans in South Africa are already thinking.
"I think Peter has taken a lot of criticism. But the fact is he is the right guy for the job at the right time.
"A lot has been said of his coaching and style, ability and management with senior players.
"He got it spot on and worked well to get the victories and he must take credit for being able to bring the team together and keep them together. The glory must go to him." - De Villiers get behind the Bok coach and tells the critics to get off his back once and for all.
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