Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 2nd - SA v NZ / Arg v Aus

[Gumboot]

The 35-man All Blacks squad left for Perth today, and four months on the road.

Fare thee well!

Forwards:
Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Codie Taylor, George Bower, Ethan de Groot, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Angus Ta’avao, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tupou Vaa’i, Ethan Blackadder, Akira Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Hoskins Sotutu

Backs:
Finlay Christie, TJ Perenara, Brad Weber, Beauden Barrett, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Will Jordan, Damian McKenzie, Sevu Reece

[handyman]

Do we only have dates so far, no kick of times?

[Gumboot]

https://www.rugbypass.com/the-rugby-cha ... s-results/

[assfly]

The 35-man All Blacks squad left for Perth today, and four months on the road.

Fare thee well!

Forwards:
Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Codie Taylor, George Bower, Ethan de Groot, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Angus Ta’avao, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tupou Vaa’i, Ethan Blackadder, Akira Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Hoskins Sotutu

Backs:
Finlay Christie, TJ Perenara, Brad Weber, Beauden Barrett, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Will Jordan, Damian McKenzie, Sevu Reece

So no Whitelock, Smith or Mo'unga because their partners are having babies.

You really have to question where their priorities are.

[Gumboot]

No word yet on the replacement replacement captain? Spoilt for choice, really. I guess the Supe skippers are the logical replacement replacements.

[Gumboot]

He's not a certain starter, yet, but I'd love to see Jacobson given a couple of games as captain. He has the pedigree.

[Gumboot]

So... 8 props, 1 first five, and no Shannon Frizell. And Perth...

What could possibly go wrong?

[Ymx]

He's not a certain starter, yet, but I'd love to see Jacobson given a couple of games as captain. He has the pedigree.

Not the caps though. He’s a kid at international level.

[Ymx]

The 35-man All Blacks squad left for Perth today, and four months on the road.

Fare thee well!

Forwards:
Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Codie Taylor, George Bower, Ethan de Groot, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Angus Ta’avao, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tupou Vaa’i, Ethan Blackadder, Akira Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Hoskins Sotutu

Backs:
Finlay Christie, TJ Perenara, Brad Weber, Beauden Barrett, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Will Jordan, Damian McKenzie, Sevu Reece

So no Whitelock, Smith or Mo'unga because their partners are having babies.

You really have to question where their priorities are.

You are kidding me! That’s ripped the heart out of the team. Yarpies must be licking their lips.

[Ymx]

So... 8 props, 1 first five, and no Shannon Frizell. And Perth...

What could possibly go wrong?

Shannon Frizell was the name you picked out of all those missing.

AC isn’t on this forum to react.

[assfly]

You are kidding me! That’s ripped the heart out of the team. Yarpies must be licking their lips.

The article I read seemed to imply they would eventually join the squad, but not sure how that'll work with quarantine.

I for one would like to see all three in the team for the Bok match. That would put both teams at full strength, which is what the fixture deserves.

[Gumboot]

So... 8 props, 1 first five, and no Shannon Frizell. And Perth...

What could possibly go wrong?

Shannon Frizell was the name you picked out of all those missing.

AC isn’t on this forum to react.

Really not sure what AC's got to do with anything, but is Frizell on paternity leave as well?

[Gumboot]

He's not a certain starter, yet, but I'd love to see Jacobson given a couple of games as captain. He has the pedigree.

Not the caps though. He’s a kid at international level.

True, but I like the cut of his jib. He'd make a fine deputy to Cane in the meantime, imho.

[handyman]

I can't wait, 2 tests vs Aus and 2 tests vs NZ in 4 weeks, can't get much better than that.

[assfly]

I can't wait, 2 tests vs Aus and 2 tests vs NZ in 4 weeks, can't get much better than that.

Looking forward to Saturday morning games again, it's been ages.

Big breakfast for kick-off, and then open the beers if we're winning at half time

[handyman]

I can't wait, 2 tests vs Aus and 2 tests vs NZ in 4 weeks, can't get much better than that.

Looking forward to Saturday morning games again, it's been ages.

Big breakfast for kick-off, and then open the beers if we're winning at half time

Aussie games 12:00, awesome for a lekker kuier and braai afterwards. Kiwi games 9:00, watch while having a nice brekkie.

[Gumboot]

I can't wait, 2 tests vs Aus and 2 tests vs NZ in 4 weeks, can't get much better than that.

Looking forward to Saturday morning games again, it's been ages.

Big breakfast for kick-off, and then open the beers if we're winning at half time

Great viewing times here as well. Should be well primed by the evening double-headers.

[Gumboot]

Now that a few of our usual starters are confirmed absentees from the Perth team, I wonder if Fozzie will go all experimental in the name of growing depth for the long slog ahead. Or will he plug the gaps and hold the course?

[OomStruisbaai]

I can't wait, 2 tests vs Aus and 2 tests vs NZ in 4 weeks, can't get much better than that.

Looking forward to Saturday morning games again, it's been ages.

Big breakfast for kick-off, and then open the beers if we're winning at half time

Aussie games 12:00, awesome for a lekker kuier and braai afterwards. Kiwi games 9:00, watch while having a nice brekkie.

Our two home matches will move to 17h00 our time.

[OomStruisbaai]

SMH

RA chief executive Andy Marinos told reporters on Tuesday that the home team in each of the eight matches to be played in Queensland would have their kick-off time tweaked to suit broadcasters in their country.

“Whilst they are all double-headers, there are certain games that are home games for South Africa and certain games that are home games for Argentina and New Zealand and Australia,” Marinos said.

“We have to balance that, in terms of the kick-off times so it hits those markets outside of Australasia at a reasonable time.”

Given the centenary Test is an All Blacks home game, the perfect kick off time for New Zealand viewers would be 5pm AEST.

[OomStruisbaai]

Pumas time fit well into our party table dancing time slot.

Look like the 100th match will be move to Sydney.

[handyman]

Looking forward to Saturday morning games again, it's been ages.

Big breakfast for kick-off, and then open the beers if we're winning at half time

Aussie games 12:00, awesome for a lekker kuier and braai afterwards. Kiwi games 9:00, watch while having a nice brekkie.

Our two home matches will move to 17h00 our time.

Cannot see us kicking off vs Aus at 1 o'clock in the morning

[handyman]

Now that a few of our usual starters are confirmed absentees from the Perth team, I wonder if Fozzie will go all experimental in the name of growing depth for the long slog ahead. Or will he plug the gaps and hold the course?

Well, say he does and they lose twice to South Africa, that might make his position a bit uncomfortable.

[Blake]

Aussie games 12:00, awesome for a lekker kuier and braai afterwards. Kiwi games 9:00, watch while having a nice brekkie.

Our two home matches will move to 17h00 our time.

Cannot see us kicking off vs Aus at 1 o'clock in the morning

Yeah, I have no idea how Marinos thinks that promise is even remotely achievable.

Just play the fucking matches at 15:00 and 17:00 Ozzy time. The rest of of will figure out how to watch them FFS.
Don't over complicate an already complicated logistical exercise. Just try to fill the damn stands.

[handyman]

Our two home matches will move to 17h00 our time.

Cannot see us kicking off vs Aus at 1 o'clock in the morning

Yeah, I have no idea how Marinos thinks that promise is even remotely achievable.

Just play the fucking matches at 15:00 and 17:00 Ozzy time. The rest of of will figure out how to watch them FFS.
Don't over complicate an already complicated logistical exercise. Just try to fill the damn stands.

Agreed. If you can't make it live, set the recorder on DSTV.

[OomStruisbaai]

Rassie remain in SA.

Springbok squad for The Rugby Championship:
Props: Thomas du Toit, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Wilco Louw, Frans Malherbe, Ox Nché, Trevor Nyakane.
Hookers: Joseph Dweba, Johan Grobbelaar, Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi.
Locks: Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg, Franco Mostert, Marvin Orie.
Loose forwards: Siya Kolisi, Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese, Dan du Preez.
Utility forwards: Rynhardt Elstadt, Jean-Luc du Preez
Scrumhalves: Faf de Klerk, Herschel Jantjies, Cobus Reinach, Grant Williams.
Flyhalves: Elton Jantjies, Handré Pollard, Morné Steyn.
Midfielders: Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel.
Outside Backs: Aphelele Fassi, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, Sbu Nkosi, Rosko Specman.
Utility backs: Damian Willemse, Frans Steyn.

[OomStruisbaai]

Match official appointments:
South Africa v Australia (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Sunday, 12 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA)
TMO: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Australia v South Africa (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Date: Saturday, 18 September
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 2: Graham Cooper (RA)
TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)
New Zealand v South Africa (Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville)
Date: Saturday, 25 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Jaco Peyper (SARU)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: Damon Murphy (RA)
South Africa v New Zealand (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Saturday, 2 October
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: James Leckie (RA)

[Sards]

Rassie remain in SA.

Springbok squad for The Rugby Championship:

Scrumhalves: Faf de Klerk, Herschel Jantjies, Cobus Reinach, Grant Williams.
Flyhalves: Elton Jantjies, Handré Pollard, Morné Steyn.
Midfielders: Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel.
Outside Backs: Aphelele Fassi, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, Sbu Nkosi, Rosko Specman.
Utility backs: Damian Willemse, Frans Steyn.

Very thin on the backs.....flyhalf solidly covered. Wonder which centre is on standby. Got a feeling that we have been very lucky with injuries in the backline besides scrumhalf.
Scrumhalves die bus is vol. Fafs back.......
Flyhalves.....sorted. Morne is a match winner. Has to be on the bench. Can cover centre too.
Centre's worry me. One injury and we will lose a lot. Nothing remotely like the starters in the squad. All lightweights. Only Morne really if you want as close as possible. Yes. Age is important for experience. Specman probably next.
Wings.....WOW......we can be proud really. World class quality.
Fullback....Willie is the man. Then next in quality would be Fassi really.

Really really impressive squad

[Sards]

Rassie remain in SA.

Springbok squad for The Rugby Championship:
Props: Thomas du Toit, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Wilco Louw, Frans Malherbe, Ox Nché, Trevor Nyakane.
Hookers: Joseph Dweba, Johan Grobbelaar, Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi.
Locks: Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg, Franco Mostert, Marvin Orie.
Loose forwards: Siya Kolisi, Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese, Dan du Preez.
Utility forwards: Rynhardt Elstadt, Jean-Luc du Preez

A lot of forwards....a lot. So much depth. Any nation would dream of a forwards squad like that.
The likes of Ox and Trevor have made a huge statement this year. Dweba not so much. Could be nerves. But that is a fully deserved starting lineup on merit that can take on and beat the best

[OomStruisbaai]

Match official appointments:
South Africa v Australia (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Sunday, 12 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA)
TMO: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Australia v South Africa (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Date: Saturday, 18 September
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 2: Graham Cooper (RA)
TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)
New Zealand v South Africa (Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville)
Date: Saturday, 25 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Jaco Peyper (SARU)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: Damon Murphy (RA)
South Africa v New Zealand (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Saturday, 2 October
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: James Leckie (RA)

Wonder if the 4 coaches will throw a Gatland tantrum over non neutral officials?

[Sards]

Match official appointments:
South Africa v Australia (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Sunday, 12 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA)
TMO: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Australia v South Africa (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Date: Saturday, 18 September
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 2: Graham Cooper (RA)
TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)
New Zealand v South Africa (Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville)
Date: Saturday, 25 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Jaco Peyper (SARU)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: Damon Murphy (RA)
South Africa v New Zealand (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Saturday, 2 October
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: James Leckie (RA)

Wonder if the 4 coaches will throw a Gatland tantrum over non neutral officials?

The Kiwis don't whine like girls. In fact they are very involved in visiting hospitals and brightening the days of bed ridden fans

[OomStruisbaai]

Match official appointments:
South Africa v Australia (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Sunday, 12 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA)
TMO: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Australia v South Africa (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Date: Saturday, 18 September
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 2: Graham Cooper (RA)
TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)
New Zealand v South Africa (Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville)
Date: Saturday, 25 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Jaco Peyper (SARU)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: Damon Murphy (RA)
South Africa v New Zealand (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Saturday, 2 October
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: James Leckie (RA)

Wonder if the 4 coaches will throw a Gatland tantrum over non neutral officials?

The Kiwis don't whine like girls. In fact they are very involved in visiting hospitals and brightening the days of bed ridden fans

Gatland is a Kiwi

[Sards]

The Kiwis don't whine like girls. In fact they are very involved in visiting hospitals and brightening the days of bed ridden fans

Gatland is a Kiwi

He has been influenced by his time spent in the NH

[Gumboot]

Now that a few of our usual starters are confirmed absentees from the Perth team, I wonder if Fozzie will go all experimental in the name of growing depth for the long slog ahead. Or will he plug the gaps and hold the course?

Well, say he does and they lose twice to South Africa, that might make his position a bit uncomfortable.

I meant for the Perth test against the Wallabies. Not even thinking about the Boks yet. First things first.

[Gumboot]

Rassie remain in SA.

Risky move. Without Erasmus coming on the field every five minutes some of the Boks players could get awfully dehydrated.

[Chilli]

Rassie remain in SA.

Risky move. Without Erasmus coming on the field every five minutes some of the Boks players could get awfully dehydrated.

They might even start to think for themselves

[Gumboot]

Rassie remain in SA.

Risky move. Without Erasmus coming on the field every five minutes some of the Boks players could get awfully dehydrated.

They might even start to think for themselves

Let's not get too carried away.

[Calculon]

So... 8 props, 1 first five, and no Shannon Frizell. And Perth...

What could possibly go wrong?

Shannon Frizell was the name you picked out of all those missing.

AC isn’t on this forum to react.

Really not sure what AC's got to do with anything, but is Frizell on paternity leave as well?

? He's the All Black who beat up a woman and then sent a message telling her to hide and that he is going fuck her up

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/tell-y ... 7T63GUIKQ/

well done Australia for refusing him a visa

[Ymx]

Yeah, it sounds like legal proceedings are looming.

Rightly staying at home. No ones above the law. Let alone should be there with those charges.

[Calculon]

He got a diversion which I think means he wont face legal proceedings?