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Sport24.co.za | Hey Bulls, will you aid the Lions?
Cape Town – Sport24 chief writer Rob Houwing, in the 11th of his regular South African-focused Super Rugby previews this year, says the Bulls will be doing Highveld neighbours the Lions a humungous favour if they knock over the unbeaten Crusaders at Loftus on Saturday.
As things stand, the Lions lie second competition-wide to the ‘Saders, so a Bulls triumph – assuming the Jo’burgers have earlier safely disposed of the innocuous Rebels in Melbourne – could provide double cause for weekend delight amongst Johan Ackermann’s charges.
Here’s the big “but”, though … what do the Sport24 gurus think are the Bulls’ chances of actually downing the seven-time champions?
The answer is fairly clear-cut: all of our regular-pundit staffers, as well as weekly columnist Mark Keohane, feel the home side won’t quite do it, despite their decent Loftus record against the Crusaders (no loss there since 2008).
*Rob picked the results of five out of eight of last weekend’s games correctly on SuperBru, giving him a season record thus far of 60/79 (76 percent).
SPORT24 PICK OF THE CROP
BULLS v CRUSADERS, Pretoria
When: Saturday, 17:15
Referee: Nic Berry (Aus)
Weather outlook: Partly cloudy, warm, light breeze
SuperSport commentators: Owen Nkumane & Joel Stransky (Eng), Hennie Koortzen & Toks van der Linde (Afrik), Kaunda Ntunja & Makhaya Jack (Xho)
Background: With an agreeable nine years having passed since the Bulls last tasted Loftus defeat to the Crusaders, it is pretty tempting to suggest the home side are favourites on Saturday. Only the reality is that the Pretoria outfit are nothing like the consistently successful force of a few years back, under Heyneke Meyer and then Frans Ludeke’s tutelage. By contrast, the iconic Crusaders are right back on the rise, in line with the general buxom health of NZ rugby. As I suggested earlier in the week, the Bulls’ best chance of an upset is a bloody-minded physical effort, strangling the visitors’ hallmark running-rugby aspirations. It is NOT beyond them, although they will probably need their best performance of the season. A decent Loftus turnout would help, too, even if the local public often seem more aroused by derbies. Handre Pollard was man of the match when the Bulls beat the ‘Saders 31-19 at Loftus two years ago, and he is an inconvenient absentee here, but Messrs Nyakane, Strauss, Odendaal and Kriel all started that game and do so again.
Key head-to-head: Mighty Bulls sides of old used to revel in fielding a big, no-frills blindside flank; it was often the spot claimed by versatile Danie Rossouw when the Botha-Matfield lock combination was at its vintage best. So it’s a bit of a blast from the past, if you like, as the very direct and much-travelled JACQUES POTGIETER performs the task in this key encounter. He will need to make a bruising impact if the ‘Saders are to be subdued, and he certainly has the edge in experience over direct rival PETE SAMU, who is Australian-born and only sampling his second season of Super Rugby. At 101kg, he doesn’t command quite the beef of “Jackpot” but will try to eclipse him for mobility.
Last result between sides: March 28, 2015: Bulls 31 Crusaders 19 (Pretoria)
Sport24 staff predictions: Rob Houwing: Crusaders by three; Garrin Lambley: Crusaders by six; Herman Mostert: Crusaders by three; Lloyd Burnard: Crusaders by 12.
SA GAME 2
REBELS v LIONS, Melbourne
When: Saturday, 07:00 (SA time)
Referee: Shuhei Kubo (Japan)
Weather outlook: Cool, chance of rain, moderate wind
SuperSport commentators: Australian panel
Background: So much seems loaded in favour of the Lions extending their unbeaten run to seven matches. Albeit slow to reach boiling point in their first tour game, the Lions eventually saw off the Force quite professionally and calmly and, if anything, should only be sharper and more Oz-acclimatised for the second. The Rebels, on the other hand, have had to cross the Indian Ocean to return home for this fixture, and rattled by a 44-3 humiliation in Port Elizabeth. They are going to have to play out of their skins to beat the Lions, who see a few rotational changes but mostly with good-quality infusions who know their systems mightily well. These foes haven’t locked horns in three years, but the Lions won by 17 points then in the Big Smoke, and I expect them to prevail by a fair bit more than one score again …
Key head-to-head: With mounting speculation that Bismarck du Plessis will be among a probably fairly lean crop of overseas-based players summoned by Allister Coetzee for the Boks’ June Test series against France, the Lions’ similar-styled MALCOLM MARX can be expected to show mounting urgency in his own bid for the green and gold No 2 shirt. He has clearly worked hard at upping his lineout throwing, while being assertive in open play. It’s another nice examination of his mettle again here, as he opposes the Rebels’ JAMES HANSON, a 12-cap Wallaby who is swift on his feet.
Last result between sides: July 14, 2014: Lions 34 Rebels 17 (Johannesburg)
Sport24 staff predictions: Rob Houwing: Lions by 11; Garrin Lambley: Lions by 16; Herman Mostert: Lions by 12; Lloyd Burnard: Lions by 12.
SA GAME 3
SHARKS v FORCE, Durban
When: Saturday, 15:05
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge (SA)
Weather outlook: Cloudy, warm, light breeze
SuperSport commentators: Andy Capostagno & AJ Venter (Eng), John van Rensburg & Kobus Wiese (Afrik), Alfred Mzizi & Lungelo Payi (Xho)
Background: More than a few South African rugby-watchers probably shifted channels to the thrilling Klitschko-Joshua boxing as the Sharks were in the midst of battle in Buenos Aires last week … which is a pity in some respects, as the Durban-based team put up a tigerish, cerebral showing to savour. Not widely tipped to succeed against the Jaguares, they even did so while depriving their hosts of a losing bonus point, and were good value for that very outcome. Now the time has come for the Sharks to allay fears they’re a schizophrenic side … they do owe the Kings Park faithful an infinitely better showing than evidenced in the 9-9 Rebels match a fortnight back. The Force are fighting with every sinew they can muster to serve notice they deserve to stay in Super Rugby, and even in defeats this season it is seldom by a wide margin. Man for man, though, the Sharks should have the firepower to close this one out comfortably.
Key head-to-head: I am looking forward to seeing whether Thomas “Tank Engine” du Toit matches his thunderous performance in Buenos Aires, but perhaps the pivotal duel here will be the battle of unusually lofty No 5 locks. The Sharks’ 2.05-metre RUAN BOTHA, on this occasion, meets his physical match in the Force’s identically lanky ADAM COLEMAN. You might say they’ll have the best views on the park of this game, especially when they are off the ground for their intriguing lineout contest. Coleman is a little short of a gallop, mind, after a calf injury.
Last result between sides: March 28, 2015: Sharks 15 Force 9 (Durban)
Sport24 staff predictions: Rob Houwing: Sharks by 10; Garrin Lambley: Sharks by eight; Herman Mostert: Sharks by 15; Lloyd Burnard: Sharks by 16.
SA GAME 4
HURRICANES v STORMERS, Wellington
When: Friday, 09:35 (SA time)
Referee: Glen Jackson (NZ)
Weather outlook: Clear, chilly, gentle breeze
SuperSport commentators: NZ panel
Background: My midweek theory that the Stormers have more or less given up the ghost on this mercifully now-finishing NZ tour will be put to a bit of a test here … although maybe their decidedly second-string looking combo will produce some really gutsy defiance for a protracted period. But for a full 80 minutes? That is hard to imagine. They have revamped their front row, the lock pairing, the loosies, and will have new halfback and midfield pairings into the bargain. It hardly seems a recipe for stopping the traditionally so fluid and attractive ‘Canes. You would like to think the Stormers might leave the trip with at least one lousy log point to show (there haven’t been any for them at all in three prior matches) but even finishing within seven looks a tall order against the 2016 champions. A shaft of light is that they managed a close result last time in Wellington, when it was 25-20 – and 3-2 in tries – to the Hurricanes. These callow Stormers, obviously without admitting it, might be prepared to bite your hand off for a carbon copy even of that reverse.
Key head-to-head: He is under a bit of scrutiny for the way he dashes off his defensive line to costly effect at times, but I have to agree with coach Robbie Fleck that you usually want little flier CHESLIN KOLBE in your XV because of his huge heart, fearlessness and X-factor. Still, he will have his work cut out in the Cake Tin as his modest 73kg frame has to cope with the Hurricanes’ explosive JULIAN SAVEA, who will be fully aware of the Stormers’ defensive woes in wide berths at present. The All Black “bus” has almost 35kg of superiority to Kolbe and entirely comparable speed … but these are the sort of challenges the plucky Capetonian often relishes.
Last result between sides: April 3, 2015: Hurricanes 25 Stormers 20 (Wellington)
Sport24 staff predictions: Rob Houwing: Hurricanes by 16; Garrin Lambley: Hurricanes by 28; Herman Mostert: Hurricanes by 20; Lloyd Burnard: Hurricanes by 20.
SA GAME 5
CHEETAHS v HIGHLANDERS, Bloemfontein
When: Friday, 19:00
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SA)
Weather outlook: Cloudy, mild, light breeze
SuperSport commentators: Matthew Pearce & Hanyani Shimange (Eng), Hennie Koortzen & Ethienne Reynecke (Afrik), Kaunda Ntunja & Makhaya Jack (Xho)
Background: The Cheetahs have an ever-swelling habit of putting a decent tally of points on strong opposition … but also allowing their foes to assemble still more. You might say the penchant reared its head in the last meeting with the Highlanders in Bloemfontein two years ago, when the teams shared 10 tries … but seven of them to the NZ outfit. The three Cheetahs dot-downs also came long after the horse had bolted, between the 65th and 72nd minutes. It is possible, regrettably, that history will only repeat itself in this Friday floodlit affair. Franco Smith’s charges are second-worst in the competition for try concession (42 after nine matches) and that is something only likely to get the tourists’ renowned attacking engine purring rather excitedly. Hardly helping is that the Highlanders have some pretty big athletes in wider channels … and the Cheetahs generally don’t. Ouch?
Key head-to-head: All Black scrumhalf AARON SMITH is in the prime of his career at 28, and at the fulcrum of so much of the Highlanders’ more devilish attacking play. He must be a nightmare for his opposite number to police, and the task this week falls upon TIAN MEYER, the nuggety Cheetahs customer with roots in Maritzburg. Meyer tends to play second fiddle to Shaun Venter, but the latter shifts down to the bench this week after the heavy reverse at the hands of the Crusaders.
Last result between sides: May 16, 2015: Cheetahs 24 Highlanders 45 (Bloemfontein)
Sport24 staff predictions: Rob Houwing: Highlanders by 13; Garrin Lambley: Highlanders by 16; Herman Mostert: Highlanders by 10; Lloyd Burnard: Highlanders by 20.
*Follow our chief writer on Twitter: @RobHouwing
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BHF weighs in on global fee debate
Implementing and adopting alternative models of provider reimbursement are crucial to the sustainability of the healthcare sector. South African consumers have faced unavoidable medical scheme tariff increases far beyond inflation and, as a result, an erosion of benefits for the past decade, says the Board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa (BHF).
Dr Ali Hamdulay, chair of BHF |
The recent call by the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) to its members not to enter into agreements with medical schemes specifically on global fees and similar arrangements has not helped matters, but has emphasised the need for a more cohesive, cooperative approach to healthcare payment systems.
NHI drafts support alternative reimbursement models
BHF says that the national health insurance (NHI) green and white papers do indeed support alternative reimbursement models, stating that in this context, global fees are important tools in achieving accountable and affordable healthcare, and establishing guidelines for implementing such alternative reimbursement models is vital.
“Relevant healthcare stakeholders need to find common ground and collaborate through mature leadership on the issues of spiralling benefit utilisation and costs, finding agreeable ways to reimburse providers that are premised on quality outcomes for patients, transparency and accountability for patient outcomes by providers,” says Dr Ali Hamdulay, chairperson of BHF.
Alternative reimbursement models such as global fee models provide a single payment to a healthcare team to cover all the tests, procedures, drugs, devices and rehabilitation needed for a patient’s condition and are premised on accountability for the quality of care provided by each team member— a vastly different approach to the current fee-for-service model.
BHF that it’s not about forcing payment systems onto healthcare providers. The whole point is that funders and healthcare providers need to work together to find the right reimbursement models that work towards better managing risks and costs, serve the interests of the patient and the health professional’s ability to act in the best interests of the patient.
Concerns about underservicing moot
“The alternative reimbursement models also stimulate the creation of centres of excellence by increasing competition and accountability between healthcare providers – teams with consistently better healthcare outcomes are likely to receive more patient referrals from schemes based on quality outcomes.
This will also have the effect of driving more competition between healthcare providers, which in turn drives better outcomes, and which will have the effect of improving pricing as well. All of this ultimately equates to the best care and outcome for the patient and medical scheme member,” explains Hamdulay.
The BHF adds that the concerns raised by healthcare providers that global fee models will create an environment of underservicing which compromises patients are moot. “Within such a model, there is little room to underservice since the focus is on outcomes and most crucially, an increased demand for accountability by the healthcare provider for such outcomes. Essentially a global fees arrangement paves the way for schemes to contract with specific suppliers because they offer the best quality, transparency and outcome, and not the lowest fee,” adds Hamdulay.
Shared objective
Ultimately, how the reimbursement models of the future are built is important, and this must be done collaboratively. “We have strong leadership in the healthcare sector, but what we need is stronger leadership that is pulling towards what should be our shared objectives – patient care and quality healthcare outcomes.
“If we can work together to solve these challenges with funders, specialists and patient advocacy groups, we can work towards creating models that represent fair outcomes for all parties and solve some very real and fundamental challenges in the private healthcare industry. The interconnected nature of the entire healthcare supply chain reinforces the need for a strategic approach that involves all role players to find a way to standardise benefits in a manner in which we can measure the quality and cost of care,” concludes Hamdulay.
eNCA | Police to probe Mpumalanga initiation school deaths
JOHANNESBURG – Four initiates, aged between 14 and 21, died after complications at initiation schools in KwaMhlanga, Kwaggafontein, Vosman and Belfast, Mpumalanga police said on Thursday.
“All the four initiates aged between 14 and 21, had complications that led to their deaths and a probe is underway,” spokesman Brigadier Leonard Hlathi said.
“A preliminary investigation, discovered that one of the victims was 14-years-old, of which according to the Mpumalanga Ingoma Act 3 of 2011, no person under the age of 16 may attend an Ingoma as an initiate (umkhethwa).”
He said that the circumstances under which the teenager was admitted or accepted at that institution was the subject of their investigation. The Act states that a minor, may not attend an initiation school without his parents’ or legal guardians’ consent.
READ: Initiation school suspected in abduction of Orange Farm boys
According to Schedule 2 of the Act, the consent must be accompanied by a medical certificate issued by a medical practitioner declaring that the minor is fit to participate in the traditional practice concerned. The consent should be submitted at the initiation school.
“In terms of the Act, any person who holds an Ingoma, must at all reasonable times for the duration of an Ingoma have the consent forms completed in terms of subsection (1), pertaining to the abakhethwa (initiates) attending an Ingoma, available for inspection,” Hlathi said.
READ: Human Rights Commission to investigate horror initiation
“The police urge parents to talk to their children not to go on their own to initiation institutions however, there must be a transaction between the parents and the owners of the initiation schools. On the same note, police also request the owners not to accept children who come on their own but must contact the parents before accepting them in terms of the Act.”
African News Agency
eNCA | House passes Obamacare repeal in tight vote
WASHINGTON, United States – US President Donald Trump extracted a much-needed victory from Congress Thursday as Republicans narrowly pushed a bill through the House of Representatives repealing the landmark health reforms of his predecessor.
The vote of 217-213 could hardly have been closer in the Republican-controlled chamber, highlighting the concerns of many in Trump’s party who fear the bill could strip millions of Americans of their coverage and send costs skyrocketing.
Although the vote brings Republicans a step closer to fulfilling the singular campaign pledge that has united the party in recent years — and helped Trump win the White House — the bill will almost certainly need substantial revisions if it is to pass the Senate.
Trump nevertheless proclaimed victory over the Affordable Care Act, expressing optimism that the controversial new measure will ultimately become law.
Trump just praised Australia’s universal health care right after the House repealed Obamacare — https://t.co/cK5v5elXZ9 pic.twitter.com/f9PKHTYRls
— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) May 5, 2017
“We’re going to get this passed through the Senate. I feel so confident,” he declared in the White House Rose Garden, surrounded by key Republican lawmakers including House Speaker Paul Ryan, who shepherded the bill to passage.
Hours later, in New York for a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Trump was still boasting of his party’s “big day.”
“We passed it by a few votes,” he confided to Turnbull.
It is a conservative dream years in the making: ditching Barack Obama’s health care law, which Republicans blame for sending insurance premiums soaring while reducing options for millions.
Democrats counter that Obamacare helped 20 million Americans gain health coverage and saved thousands of lives by barring insurers from denying policies to people with pre-existing medical conditions.
Republicans including Trump have campaigned relentlessly on the pledge to dismantle the 2010 reforms.
“This bill delivers on the promises that we have made to the American people,” Ryan told cheering Republicans, while Democrats shouted their disapproval.
“A lot of us have been waiting seven years to cast this vote” to kill off Obamacare, he added. “End this failed experiment.”
‘Fight back’
An earlier version of the Republican plan collapsed in March when party moderates and conservatives refused to get on board — dealing Trump one of his most stinging setbacks since he took office.
In extraordinary scenes on the House floor on Thursday, lawmakers hurled jeers across the center aisle, taunting each another about the controversial legislation.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi painted a bleak picture of looming health care chaos, saying the vote could cost Republicans their majority in upcoming elections next year.
“You vote for this bill, you have walked the plank, from moderate to radical,” she said. “You will glow in the dark” from the vote’s toxic effect.
One signal that health care will remain a political lightning rod came from Trump’s 2016 presidential rival Hillary Clinton, who blasted the Republicans’ “shameful failure of policy & morality.”
In a tweet, she urged Democrats to “fight back on behalf of the millions of families that will be hurt by their actions.”
Despite Trump’s confidence, the bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where Republicans hold a slender 52-48 majority.
“We suffered with Obamacare” – US President Donald Trump reacts to House of Representatives vote to repeal Obamacarehttps://t.co/YjrTxv6ZuJ pic.twitter.com/ck31dfzu16
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 4, 2017
Two Senate Republicans have already stated their opposition to the current plan. Others have expressed concern because it rolls back the expansion of Medicaid, the public insurance program for the poor and disabled.
The rollback could deny Medicaid coverage to millions of working poor.
“The current bill falls short,” Senate Republican Dean Heller said.
“We need assurances that people with pre-existing conditions will be protected.”
Pre-existing conditions?
Several Democrats — who warn that the measure cuts taxes by some $800 billion over a decade with most savings going to the wealthy — insisted the bill was dead on arrival in the Senate.
Republican Lamar Alexander, chairman of the Senate Health Committee, signaled that his chamber will draft its own legislation, “but will take the time to get it right.”
WATCH: Kimmel blasts Trumpcare in emotional tribute to son’s carers
House leaders won over enough skeptical Republicans with an amendment that adds $8 billion over five years to help cover insurance costs for people with pre-existing conditions.
Experts and health groups ridiculed the amendment, saying it falls woefully short of the hundreds of billions of dollars likely needed to control health costs for the sick under the new bill.
An earlier budget office estimate predicted that the Republican bill would leave 24 million fewer people insured by 2026 than under current law.
Critics blasted House Republicans for holding Thursday’s vote before the publication of a new estimate, although one is expected before the Senate considers the bill.
AFP
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