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'I've failed you guys, I won't make it to day seven!'

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Hacjivah Dayimani has finally brought a halt to his lengthy celebrations following last Saturday’s URC title win by the Stormers. The 24-year-old back-rower played 74 minutes as the starting openside in the showpiece final victory against the Bulls and has since kept fans engaged on social media with his drinking exploits across Cape Town while still wearing his team’s kit and with his winner’s medal still wrapped proudly around his neck.

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The effervescent Dayimani even shared a beer with the city’s mayor at one stage but he has now tweeted on Thursday lunchtime that his celebrations were over, apologising to Stormers fans for not making to make it to the end of the week.

He wrote: “I’ve failed you guys!!! I won’t make it to day 7. I doubt it’s possible for anyone to do it. Thanks everyone for being part of the journey. It’s time to get into pre-season mode and start firing again!!!”

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It was at the Lions where Dayimani first made his rugby breakthrough, making a Currie Cup debut in 2017 and then going on to play in their 2018 Super Rugby campaign. The then-No8 played a number of further seasons for the Johannesburg club before making the switch to play 2021 Currie Cup with Western Province.

However, it was during his maiden URC campaign for the Stormers where he made the most lasting impression in his career so far, switching to play flanker in March and starting in 13 of his 16 appearances through to last weekend’s 18-13 win in the all-South African final against the Bulls.

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CO 15 minutes ago
Forget Ireland, the All Blacks face the real alpha of Europe next

I cannot believe that you don't think the French rugby team coach and captain are not discussing putting Jalibert on the bench in favour of Duponts club teammate that doesn't even play at 10.


This is a terrible, massive insult to a 10 and I'm sure Dupont would also be very enraged if benched for a player that doesn't even play halfback.


A good captain would've insisted to the coach that it was an idea of madness and either select Jalibert or replace him with another 10 if you want him to be reserve.


Jalibert may not be the world's finest tacklers but that's often not a tens main strength that the loose forwards and second five cover. An intercept pass is never great but they happen.


When any player is playing for his club then it's club first, respect doesn't need to be shown to opposition players simply because they're internationals.


Who exactly are you claiming Jalibert hasn't respected? If it's Toulouse international players then it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this bench demotion out.


The outcome of selecting Jalibert to the bench and he then throwing his croissants out the window of the team bus immediately prior to playing the Allblacks is a disaster that will be team disharmony as any team mates of Jalibert are in a state of anger and revolt so a performance that will be sub optimal against a team that is thirsting for revenge against France.


I don't know about you but the Allblacks are very upset they've lost twice in a row to France and want to put out a statement performance so this preparation by Galthie of creating havoc looks to me like a coach that is clueless.

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