RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks @ 23/9 21h00

[_Os_]

Are you sure it's only at the World Cup? My understanding is that it will now be the standard for all WR sanctioned tournaments STARTING at the World Cup. Se we are stuck with "hyperjade" abomination until Nike designs a new alternate jersey. Traditionally those only come out every second year, se I suspect we'll see a lot more of it until then if I am correct and this is not a RWC-only directive.

I read it as World Rugby run events, so just the World Cup. If it includes SANZAAR events we'll never see the All Blacks play in a black jersey against the Boks in a green and gold jersey again, which would be really fucking stupid and add nothing.

[OomStruisbaai]

7/1. Duane, Pollard, Mapimpi, Le Roux all didn't make it. Total trust that Libbok and Willemse have got this. Not great options in the air on the wings. Reinach on the bench to maybe go dual scrumhalves late in the game.

RasNaber aren't going to die wondering.

3 poachers on the bench.

[OomStruisbaai]

Boerewors will be pleased.

The good thing about this

"What can go wrong?"

[_Os_]

7/1. Duane, Pollard, Mapimpi, Le Roux all didn't make it. Total trust that Libbok and Willemse have got this. Not great options in the air on the wings. Reinach on the bench to maybe go dual scrumhalves late in the game.

RasNaber aren't going to die wondering.

3 poachers on the bench.

My call, on 60 minutes in addition to the normal bomb squad stuff:

In the forwards Kwagga comes on for Wiese, Van Staden for Kolisi, Fourie for Bongi. There's then 4 backrows on the pitch, all very mobile three of them ground players.
In the backs Reinach comes on at left wing, Kolbe moves to right wing, Arendse moves to fullback, Willemse moves to inside centre, De Allende moves to 13, Kriel goes off.

Boks then have three openside type backrows playing towards the ball, Pieter-Steph and RG Snyman carrying, and two scrumhalves recycling. We probably then see some stuff we haven't seen before, it's a team built for possession and running at the end of the match.

Lots of risks though, could go wrong in the first half if Ireland get a good start, then the Boks are chasing.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sound great. I'll be happy if we play running rugby. One bonus point will probably be enough.

Libbok will be the key. If he and Willemse get our outside backs in space.

[Uncle fester]

RasNaber taking a huge gamble here.

[C69]

The best thing for the good of the game is an Ireland loss to have the Scotland v Ireland game as a proper competition.
SA wil really want to avenge the last game between them.
Ireland win this then they play France in the final

[_Os_]

RasNaber taking a huge gamble here.

Extraordinary gamble. Ireland are a hardy attritional team particularly in the backs. The idea that a Speedy Gonzalez group like SA are banking on getting to 80 with only needing one replacement is fanciful. Suppose they can stick a flanker in tge middle or on the wing but seems a mad risk just to make sure you can tighten the noose. What if your game plan is fucked and Ireland are ahead by a few scores?

I thought you guys liked a gamble?

[_Os_]

We usually think mental coaches know exactly what they are doing behind all the palaver but sometimes they are just being mental

That's the same argument you used regarding Putin's invasion of Ukraine, "he's not a strategic genius lads, he's a mad man". Don't think I don't notice these things.

[Sandstorm]

No Willie. Anyone checked on Sards for his mental health?

[boere wors]

Boerewors will be pleased.

The good thing about this

"What can go wrong?"

why you think? I am indeed

[OomStruisbaai]

We usually think mental coaches know exactly what they are doing behind all the palaver but sometimes they are just being mental

That's the same argument you used regarding Putin's invasion of Ukraine, "he's not a strategic genius lads, he's a mad man". Don't think I don't notice these things.

I think Rassie might be hiding in plain sight. The Russell Bramd of coaches. The hiding bit. Not the touching people up bit

Russell Brand is an Irish referee

[Sards]

Will be nice if it works.

[_Os_]

[Ymx]

This is the biggest pool game of the whole World Cup.

I can’t wait.

[Sandstorm]

16-16 draw

[_Os_]

These were all good (third and fourth clips are in the first clip, but gives a better look), Ireland very likely to go to the air, which makes the choice of no Mapimpi bold (my guess is because Arendse can play fullback which allows more options). RasNaber must know Ireland are going to the air looking for space, wonder what the Bok strategy will be. Guessing that they're going to go with a possession based game to limit Irish chances, but they'll also know sides which don't kick lose. Not liking the idea of a kicking duel with the Irish.

On the other hand if Ireland are going to throw massive lineout balls to win useful ball and stand a chance of beating the Bok defence, that's advantage Boks. RasNaber will know it's coming.

[Sards]

I am worried about Etsebeth. I just cannot believe that his injury has healed this quickly. I suspect that's why the 2 locks on the bench. I would just hate for him to be out of the game for months on end like last year.

[Chilli]

Boks by 3.

[average joe]

This was the game I feared the most. Whilst everyone ells were sitting here kaking their panties about Scotland, I thought ahead to this game. I was dead sure the Boks will beat the Scots but this game, it's going to be a battle. Scores will be close, where any missed opportunities can determine the outcome.

[Guy Smiley]

One bone crunching tackle with a head knock to your kicker and that bench looks out of whack...

Ireland can win this, easily.

[average joe]

They can but it won't be easy. Boks wont roll over like the AB's

[Guy Smiley]

Oh, of course.. no-one does the chest out manly man strut like the Bokke.

[average joe]

Since we're on the subject of strutting. Do you guys have to do the Kapa o Pango every game now or is there still some teams that gets the Ka Mate?

[Guy Smiley]

Good to see that's so in your head while you prepare for Ireland

[average joe]

Perhaps don't accuse other teams of strutting when your team takes a whole half an hour to do a manly dance routine before every match. I see you brought your own wooden spoon this time. A bit presumptuous of you to think you'll get that far, no?

I'm reasonably sure the Boks are focused on Irland and nothing ells.

[Guy Smiley]

You're all so brittle and fragile. Big, tough hard men who fold and squeal conspiracy when you're challenged.

[boere wors]

This was the game I feared the most. Whilst everyone ells were sitting here kaking their panties about Scotland, I thought ahead to this game. I was dead sure the Boks will beat the Scots but this game, it's going to be a battle. Scores will be close, where any missed opportunities can determine the outcome.

You were right about Scotland, but why the nerves about this match then?! Even if we lose to Ireland, we will go through. It is a bit of a nothing match.

[average joe]

This was the game I feared the most. Whilst everyone ells were sitting here kaking their panties about Scotland, I thought ahead to this game. I was dead sure the Boks will beat the Scots but this game, it's going to be a battle. Scores will be close, where any missed opportunities can determine the outcome.

You were right about Scotland, but why the nerves about this match then?! Even if we lose to Ireland, we will go through. It is a bit of a nothing match.

It's a nothing match only if you're sure the Irish can beat the Scots.

[Sards]

Let's not get arrogant lads. Stay humble. No chest thrusting or beating until the final whistle. Just remember Ireland beat New Zealand in a series in New Zealand. They are a very smart and organized team.

[OomStruisbaai]

This test will be the big one for Libbok. Pollard give the other option and a combination (Pollard 1st half, Libbok when it open up) the best plan.

Meaning there is still much space for improvement for the coaches.

[OomStruisbaai]

Let's not get arrogant lads. Stay humble. No chest thrusting or beating until the final whistle. Just remember Ireland beat New Zealand in a series in New Zealand. They are a very smart and organized team.

Who is arrogant from the Saffers? You read to much in Crusader Smiley shite. He can tell you all about arrogance.

[average joe]

Look it's very simple, we need to win this game to put it beyond doubt. We lose this game, and we rely on what happens in other matches to go through. The chances of Ireland losing to Scotland is small, but there's still a chance. So, the question is do you want to put your fate in the hands of others, or would you rather make sure yourself?

[Guy Smiley]

When I was a kid, my dad told me the way to catch a duck was with a piece of meat on a string. He reckoned they couldn't digest meat and it would go straight through them... throw it out there and soon, you'd have a duck on a piece of string. Then another duck would come along.... and before you knew it, you'd have a bunch of ducks on a piece of string.

that's how you catch ducks.

[average joe]

Ja, just watch out when you reel them in there's not a croc at the end of the line.

[Sards]

Let's not get arrogant lads. Stay humble. No chest thrusting or beating until the final whistle. Just remember Ireland beat New Zealand in a series in New Zealand. They are a very smart and organized team.

Who is arrogant from the Saffers? You read to much in Crusader Smiley shite. He can tell you all about arrogance.

you are not very good at this ouboet....like a duck you gobbled up the Kiwi bait

[Gumboot]

Nah, not buying this for a second. SA has a stellar world cup record and Ireland's record is a dud. Expecting more of the usual...

Boks by 15.

[LoveOfTheGame]

Can the kiwi troll kindly piss of this thread, thank you. As in duck off.

[Gumboot]

Can the kiwi troll kindly piss of this thread, thank you. As in duck off.

Not trolling, expressing an honest opinion. As many of your compatriots do without any issue on All Blacks game threads not involving SA.

[LoveOfTheGame]

Can the kiwi troll kindly piss of this thread, thank you. As in duck off.

Not trolling, expressing an honest opinion. As many of your compatriots do without any issue on All Blacks game threads not involving SA.

That was not directed at you Gumboot.