The Rugby Thread

[Zapater]

Also, was at Twickenham on the weekend. Wasn't a great game and Argentina were probably on the wrong end on some of the calls. On the performance wouldn't have begrudged them a win. Having said that it was unreal to turn London into a home game. Attendance was over 70k and I think there'd have been a minimum of 90% South Africans there. Afterwards was a carnage, so many familiar faces.

I've said it many times but people don't realise how difficult of a competition it is to win. It's rare, Duane Vermuelen has never won one for example. Back to back is big. NZ have accumulatd so many, it's impossible to equalise but it would be great to pull a few more back before they fully revitalise.

[Zapater]

Sad news, always a player I liked and someone I had time for as a fellow Ulcerative Colitis sufferer. Hopefully he is luckier than Joost was but I seriously doubt it. The descent is quick.

[Irishnev]

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[Sus]

With a performance like that against the ABs, it's so odd they lost to the Wallabies in the first game in SA, and weren't far away from losing the second

[bacon]

Second half might be some of the best rugby we've played in the last decade or two. That was like what the ABs used to do to everyone else a 15 years ago. Marx taking the quick lineout after a chaotic spell showed the intention.

Brave selection was rewarded. Hooker had a great game under the high ball and that run before the try was immense. Also, that performance when so many players left the field with injuries and HIAs makes it more impressive. Constant shuffling. Thought Libbok was also outstanding.

Important to note - no de Allende, Aresnse, Willie, Kriel, Pollard, Mapimpi etc. among others. Not necessarily saying that this is a breaking point with the changing of the backline guard but it could be the first signs that some of the trusted veteran's roles will be minimised in the next few years and will definitely be phased out after the WC.

Congrats on that win - brilliant rugby being played especially in the second half.

Some of that backline play was just incredible ... I don't usually side with SA in these games .. but wow credit where its due this one was a great watch.

[Buzzo]

Not sure I’ve ever seen the all blacks ripped apart like that before.

Amazing tournament all teams capable of getting wins.

[Zapater]

Wow wow wow - perfect game from ye, power, aggression, set piece, skill and getting it done. The depth ye have is bonkers and new guys really stepped up as well

The biggest loss in history of the ABs, love seeing them humbled but pity it’s your lot doing it

Second half might be some of the best rugby we've played in the last decade or two. That was like what the ABs used to do to everyone else a 15 years ago. Marx taking the quick lineout after a chaotic spell showed the intention.

Brave selection was rewarded. Hooker had a great game under the high ball and that run before the try was immense. Also, that performance when so many players left the field with injuries and HIAs makes it more impressive. Constant shuffling. Thought Libbok was also outstanding.

Important to note - no de Allende, Aresnse, Willie, Kriel, Pollard, Mapimpi etc. among others. Not necessarily saying that this is a breaking point with the changing of the backline guard but it could be the first signs that some of the trusted veteran's roles will be minimised in the next few years and will definitely be phased out after the WC.

[Irishnev]

Tempo of this game is insane!

Wow wow wow - perfect game from ye, power, aggression, set piece, skill and getting it done. The depth ye have is bonkers and new guys really stepped up as well

The biggest loss in history of the ABs, love seeing them humbled but pity it’s your lot doing it

[Zapater]

Tempo of this game is insane!

[SB]

Can never get FB things to embed

[Buzzo]

[SB]

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[Buzzo]

What was incredible was how imperious the Boks looked at the start it looked set up to be an absolute rout. The way the Aussies worked their way back into the match to then be pretty much running away with it at the end (as mentioned at altitude!) was totally unexpected but very very impressive. Fair play to them.

[RichC]

Wow, that’s some win! Beating the Boks especially at home has to be one of the toughest task in sporting terms at the moment.

[Sus]

I completely forgot to watch this after putting a reminder in yesterday

Gutted. One of the Wallabies best ever wins - first time in Joburg since 1963, only 1 week to prepare for the altitude

Holy moly

Puts the Lions series win into a better context I think