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[OomStruisbaai]

You say no one has an answer to it.. but didn't SA lose a few times last year?

Point taken, but it's still won us a world cup, a Lions series and a series against Wales.

The few we lost was very close.

I am with you on the kicking. I don’t mind in our own half but vokkit when they close to the opposition 22 and Faf stick out that boot. I,d like to see our forwards dominating and our backs open it up in the second half.

Still I think our rush defense will be the decider against the All Blacks. They don't like it in your face.

[Chilli]

Looks week
New Zealand by 27.

[convoluted]

... been tight as:

All Blacks v South Africa - Last six tests
2018 - South Africa 36 All Blacks 34, Wellington
2018 - All Blacks 32 South Africa 30, Pretoria
2019 - All Blacks 16 South Africa 16, Wellington
2019 - All Blacks 23 South Africa 13, Yokohama
2021 - All Blacks 19 South Africa 17, Townsville
2021 - South Africa 31 All Blacks 29, Gold Coast

[convoluted]

Yep, I didn't know much about Arendse till I watched a highlights video the other day. He looks a rare talent.

Just had a look.
Gulp.
The step is as devastating as the speed.

[assfly]

Looking at that Bok team, there really is a lot of versatility there.

1 who can play 3
7 who can play 5
14 who can play 15
15 who can play 10 or 12
20 who can play 5 or 7
21 who can play 6, 7 or 8
23 who can play 11, 14 or 15

[Chilli]

Looking at that Bok team, there really is a lot of versatility there.

1 who can play 3
7 who can play 5
14 who can play 15
15 who can play 10 or 12
20 who can play 5 or 7
21 who can play 6, 7 or 8
23 who can play 11, 14 or 15

Do we need so many all rounders?

[assfly]

Do we need so many all rounders?

Largely so we can have a 6/2 split. And it goes offer options when someone gets injured.

[average joe]

According to Diebaber, Kwagga can even move to the wing if needs be.

[OomStruisbaai]

Am played on the wing against Wales

[Sards]

I don't really enjoy the kick-fest. But we are quite good at it. It's not fun to watch, but so far nobody has had much of an answer for it.

It will be interesting to see how Kurt-Lee plays. He's great with ball in hand, but the Boks will be expecting him to compete in the air more than anything.

You say no one has an answer to it.. but didn't SA lose a few times last year?

1 loss to the ABs, 1 win
Lost both games against Aus.


It really waa a poor showing for us.
We are definitely a bit more upbeat after playing in the NH against players that beat the ABs and Aussies

I am not entirely convinced

[Grandpa]

I don't really enjoy the kick-fest. But we are quite good at it. It's not fun to watch, but so far nobody has had much of an answer for it.

It will be interesting to see how Kurt-Lee plays. He's great with ball in hand, but the Boks will be expecting him to compete in the air more than anything.

You say no one has an answer to it.. but didn't SA lose a few times last year?

1 loss to the ABs, 1 win
Lost both games against Aus.


It really waa a poor showing for us.
We are definitely a bit more upbeat after playing in the NH against players that beat the ABs and Aussies

I am not entirely convinced

I hope it's more like the second test last year.. that was bloody entertaining with SA surprising us with their running game. Any chance of that on Saturday?

[FalseBayFC]

I doubt it. We do have some good counter attackers though so I'd expect forward grinding, kicking and maybe the odd moment of backline flair from us.

[Certain Navigator]

20 minute red card back in play for the RC..

SANZAAR quite clearly prioritising spectacle over safety. Tone deaf in the week that 180 former players launched their legal action. Kiwis and Aussies want to bankrupt the game it seems.

Truly boggles the mind.

As anybody who watched the Ireland-NZ series would be aware, until such time as refs can establish perfect (or at least some semblance of) consistency in the awarding of red cards, a 20 minute stand down is a must.

[LoveOfTheGame]

SANZAAR quite clearly prioritising spectacle over safety. Tone deaf in the week that 180 former players launched their legal action. Kiwis and Aussies want to bankrupt the game it seems.

Truly boggles the mind.

As anybody who watched the Ireland-NZ series would be aware, until such time as refs can establish perfect (or at least some semblance of) consistency in the awarding of red cards, a 20 minute stand down is a must.

Yes, referees are human and will unfortunately make mistakes, but the flip side of the coin is the majority of red cards are issued for legitimate foul play without any mitigating circumstances. This stand down rule makes a mockery World Rugby 's objective of putting player safety first above "entertainment" value. Not to mention opens the door for thugs/repeat offenders to get stuck in without any real consequences during the match.

I don't agree with it at all, but let's see how it all pans out for Sanzaar and World Rugby.

[Gumboot]

[Gumboot]

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Double post.

[Guy Smiley]

All aboard the good ship Aimless Kicking for another action packed cruise to nowhere.

[Gumboot]

All aboard the good ship Aimless Kicking for another action packed cruise to nowhere.

I'm a bit confused, which side are you backing?

[Gumboot]

Anyway, I'm happy that Taylor has been dropped and Tuipulotu has been overlooked in favour of better locks.

[LoveOfTheGame]

All aboard the good ship Aimless Kicking for another action packed cruise to nowhere.

I'm a bit confused, which side are you backing?

[FalseBayFC]

Clarke at 107kg is marked by 76kg Arendse! Hopefully he has a massive turning circle and Kurt-lee can do some stepping. Not sure if I'm remembering correctly but didn't Julian Savea have a bit of a problem with that? If Arendse passes the test on defence against Clarke I'll be convinced that he has a place in Test rugby. But for now its a concern for me.

[Gumboot]

Yep, I'd rather have Tupaea on the left wing than Clarke or Fainga'anuku.

[OomStruisbaai]

Clarke at 107kg is marked by 76kg Arendse! Hopefully he has a massive turning circle and Kurt-lee can do some stepping. Not sure if I'm remembering correctly but didn't Julian Savea have a bit of a problem with that? If Arendse passes the test on defence against Clarke I'll be convinced that he has a place in Test rugby. But for now its a concern for me.

Clarke wil run over/around Arendse all night long. This is where our rush defense come in. Wing rush into midfielders

[OomStruisbaai]

All aboard the good ship Aimless Kicking for another action packed cruise to nowhere.

I'm a bit confused, which side are you backing?

Crusaders

[Guy Smiley]

All aboard the good ship Aimless Kicking for another action packed cruise to nowhere.

I'm a bit confused, which side are you backing?

I’m certainly not ‘backing’ anyone with that statement. I referring to the way our halves have played and will probably play again this time around.

Coach tinkers at the edges and doesn’t address the core issue.

[Sards]

All aboard the good ship Aimless Kicking for another action packed cruise to nowhere.

I'm a bit confused, which side are you backing?

I’m certainly not ‘backing’ anyone with that statement. I referring to the way our halves have played and will probably play again this time around.

Coach tinkers at the edges and doesn’t address the core issue.

Never thought I would see the day you were like this.
I look for signs of a windup but you are genuinely pissed

[OomStruisbaai]

I'm a bit confused, which side are you backing?

I’m certainly not ‘backing’ anyone with that statement. I referring to the way our halves have played and will probably play again this time around.

Coach tinkers at the edges and doesn’t address the core issue.

Never thought I would see the day you were like this.
I look for signs of a windup but you are genuinely pissed

He outclassed our local cockroach supporters, Cape Crusaders

[OomStruisbaai]

Sards hate Piet Snor but he never wish the Bokke a loss

[Guy Smiley]

I'm a bit confused, which side are you backing?

I’m certainly not ‘backing’ anyone with that statement. I referring to the way our halves have played and will probably play again this time around.

Coach tinkers at the edges and doesn’t address the core issue.

Never thought I would see the day you were like this.
I look for signs of a windup but you are genuinely pissed

I’ve spelt out how I feel several times in the thread….

Hate seeing my team lose but it oooks like we need to see some sort of crisis happen to force change, and change is needed.

It’s just a shitty space to be in for now and we just have to ride it out.

[Chilli]

I’m certainly not ‘backing’ anyone with that statement. I referring to the way our halves have played and will probably play again this time around.

Coach tinkers at the edges and doesn’t address the core issue.

Never thought I would see the day you were like this.
I look for signs of a windup but you are genuinely pissed

I’ve spelt out how I feel several times in the thread….

Hate seeing my team lose but it oooks like we need to see some sort of crisis happen to force change, and change is needed.

It’s just a shitty space to be in for now and we just have to ride it out.

All Blacks will win tomorrow and Foster will keep his job!

[assfly]

I don't buy into the idea that this is a weak All Blacks side. Yes, they are coming off a series loss and their confidence is low, but that is a team stacked with talent.

This rivalry always brings the best out of both teams. There is just something so special about this fixture.

Here's to a great game, may the best team win

[Ymx]

I don't buy into the idea that this is a weak All Blacks side. Yes, they are coming off a series loss and their confidence is low, but that is a team stacked with talent.

This rivalry always brings the best out of both teams. There is just something so special about this fixture.

Here's to a great game, may the best team win

Come on Bokke!

Be the guillotine for Fosters fat useless head.

[assfly]

[_Os_]

Looking around Bok supporters are being too bangbroek going into this one. The Boks have the stronger pack and the All Blacks have players that haven't played against the Boks in SA before, the last time the All Blacks played in SA was 2018. The Boks are favourites going in and it would be disappointing if they don't win.

[Gumboot]

Looking around Bok supporters are being too bangbroek going into this one. The Boks have the stronger pack and the All Blacks have players that haven't played against the Boks in SA before, the last time the All Blacks played in SA was 2018. The Boks are favourites going in and it would be disappointing if they don't win.

No pressure.

[Sards]

Good luck AB supporters....hope you have an awesome weekend

Hope I find time to watch this

[FalseBayFC]

So cocks on blocks for tomorrows clash?

I reckon Boks by 7-12.

[Sards]

So cocks on blocks for tomorrows clash?

I reckon Boks by 7-12.

I am concerned.
If the ABs win tomorrow it will relieve the pressure on Foster and put all the pressure on Rassie again. If the ABs win both and the Aussies one we will be sitting in a worse position than the ABs are in now.

It's a must win for both sides. There is a lot at stake here

[OomStruisbaai]

All Blacks by 50.

[PCPhil]

All Blacks by 50.

Yep. For once I feel sorry for the saffas. AB combinations will come good and no quarter will be given.