The Rugby Thread

[bacon]

Good half from the Wallabies. Biblical rain ruining the spectacle somewhat.

We were sat in row 1 - - got absolutely drenched - still drying out a day later - terrible game from the Lions but anyway was a great day out

[Buzzo]

What a performance from the Wallabies.

From 22-0 down against the boks to now lead 22-33

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22-38

Some mad loose play from the boks.

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Australia win.

Incredible comeback.

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I wonder if a team has ever put 38 unanswered points on South Africa in South Africa?

[Irishnev]

I wonder if a team has ever put 38 unanswered points on South Africa in South Africa?

At altitude!

[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

[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.

[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.

[SB]

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[Zapater]

Tempo of this game is insane!

[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]

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.