RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks @ 23/9 21h00

[Dinsdale Piranha]

I'll be watching this game with an Irish mate in a South African owned beer shop.

As a neutral, somebody else is getting the piss ripped out of them which will make a change

[Gumboot]

So in the context of being South African adding enough sugar to your drink such you can tolerate it can be associated with hard man notions, and elsewhere not so much. Fair enough

Dude. No one likes a snob. Deal with it. Coke Zero. No sugar.
You really don't understand how cultivated the Saffer dad bod is. We take care.

It's such a bizarre thing to be a snob about thought. In my experience countries with hot climates, Islamic countries and places with spicy cuisines enjoy sweet drinks. Some of sweetest drinks I've had have been given to me by Indians, Pakistanis and Chinese . Often as an antidote to spicy dishes. In Sudan the national drink is tea, with enough sugar added to saturate it and form a layer on the bottom of the glass. Anyway, a brandy and coke is going to have less than half the amount of sugar of a glass of orange juice.

A teetotaler?

[Rhubarb & Custard]

Exactly, no one is going to tell English hooligans to dress smarter. Anyone aware would avoid a group of men wearing those brands on match day, and as you say being slovenly is culturally acceptable and normal to the English. The cultural context matters.

So in the context of being South African adding enough sugar to your drink such you can tolerate it can be associated with hard man notions, and elsewhere not so much. Fair enough

Dude. No one likes a snob. Deal with it. Coke Zero. No sugar.
You really don't understand how cultivated the Saffer dad bod is. We take care.

It's a fair charge it's snobbish not to approve of people adding coke to brandy (or whisky or what have you). Nonetheless those who do are philistines

[Calculon]

Dude. No one likes a snob. Deal with it. Coke Zero. No sugar.
You really don't understand how cultivated the Saffer dad bod is. We take care.

It's such a bizarre thing to be a snob about thought. In my experience countries with hot climates, Islamic countries and places with spicy cuisines enjoy sweet drinks. Some of sweetest drinks I've had have been given to me by Indians, Pakistanis and Chinese . Often as an antidote to spicy dishes. In Sudan the national drink is tea, with enough sugar added to saturate it and form a layer on the bottom of the glass. Anyway, a brandy and coke is going to have less than half the amount of sugar of a glass of orange juice.

A teetotaler?

Me, no. I've given up spirits but enjoy a good weissbier

[Sards]

I popped out in my dorp to do kid pick ups and drop offs. Stopped at the local fresh produce outlet. It was pumping. Green and gold everywhere. Men, women and children. Meat flying off the fridges and extra staff in the butchery sorting out the shelves. You can see how much it means to us. Because of the late start potjie seems to be the thing. And of course the cold weather.......again. I am doing finger food. Rashers, wors and chicken pieces.

Going with branners and coke met eisch tonight

[OomStruisbaai]

I popped out in my dorp to do kid pick ups and drop offs. Stopped at the local fresh produce outlet. It was pumping. Green and gold everywhere. Men, women and children. Meat flying off the fridges and extra staff in the butchery sorting out the shelves. You can see how much it means to us. Because of the late start potjie seems to be the thing. And of course the cold weather.......again. I am doing finger food. Rashers, wors and chicken pieces.

Going with branners and coke met eisch tonight

I did savoury jaffels (Boer pensies) at the Church bazaar. Lots of old Bokke and not many mooi Bok ooie but its sure is Bok day today. Make no mistake.

[Monk]

So in the context of being South African adding enough sugar to your drink such you can tolerate it can be associated with hard man notions, and elsewhere not so much. Fair enough

Dude. No one likes a snob. Deal with it. Coke Zero. No sugar.
You really don't understand how cultivated the Saffer dad bod is. We take care.

It's a fair charge it's snobbish not to approve of people adding coke to brandy (or whisky or what have you). Nonetheless those who do are philistines

i don't think it is snobbish. simply culturally deaf

as for the jibe at the men involved - you have no idea what customers are at play here

[assfly]

My plan to get to Paris for the match fell through

So I'm watching the match in Valencia. Found an Irish pub, hopefully there's a few Irish there to make an atmosphere.

Wearing my Bok jersey and already found a few Saffers wandering around. Even my Spanish taxi driver said he was a fan.

[_Os_]

Wearing my Bok jersey and already found a few Saffers wandering around. Even my Spanish taxi driver said he was a fan.

The last Bok match I was at there was a Spanish family in front of me, I asked them what they were doing there (tickets weren't cheap), "to see one of the greatest teams in sport". It was a bit strange.

[_Os_]

Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?

[OomStruisbaai]

Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?

Nah, want Libbok to play the match of his life.

[Monk]

Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?

Yes - the obvious selection

Pollard on the bench

[_Os_]

Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?

Yes - the obvious selection

Pollard on the bench

The clue is maybe that they haven't started Connor Murray at 9, who I rate as their best scrumhalf, but definitely their best kicker at 9. Looks like they're going to run at Libbok. Will be interesting if Willemse appears in the flyhalf position on first phase when the Boks are defending, Willemse better at defending in the line and Libbok very good at cover tackling.

[OomStruisbaai]

What is Farrells record against the Springboks in WC matches?

[_Os_]

Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?

Nah, want Libbok to play the match of his life.

We all do, even R2 dreams about him.

I'm now starting the brannas en coke. Need it to get through this England match.

[OomStruisbaai]

Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?

Nah, want Libbok to play the match of his life.

We all do, even R2 dreams about him.

I'm now starting the brannas en coke. Need it to get through this England match.

I have this habit of only start drinking after the Bokke first score. So have to start late.

[Jethro]

The RWC site has the kick-off time as 8am here in New Zealand...but we'll change to daylight saving time at 2am. So, does anyone know if the listed kick-off time takes that into account? Getting up early on a Sunday is already against my religion, so I really don't want to get up even earlier than I need to, if I can avoid it.

I've made a countdown clock

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/f ... font=serif

Thanks for that, was wondering when the game actually kicked off. Ooohhh 2 choices, either the Saffa coverage or heaven forbid the Aussie One (doesn't say, but hey any chance to ruin a game of rugby, think I'll tune into the Saffa one).

[Sards]

Lekker dik gevreet. Alles was Lekker.
Huis ook Lekker warm van die binne braai.
Nou net n rus doppie en dan begin die match.

[Sards]

So who's poephol is doing cheek crunches.
I am worried about a blowout

[Jethro]

Is the Bokke bench 7 forwards 1 back split? Seems like a strange strategy to go with, but guess the Bokke forwards are sizeable and freaking skilled.

[OomStruisbaai]

Is the Bokke bench 7 forwards 1 back split? Seems like a strange strategy to go with, but guess the Bokke forwards are sizeable and freaking skilled.

Boet there are three poachers on that bench.

[ScarfaceClaw]

I’m picking a Sefrican victory. They’ll spent the limited playing time putting up high balls and smothering Ireland in the forwards. In the remaining 57 minutes of non playing time we’ll see Sefrica dragging the equivalent of a Curry’s superstore of white ware fridges, freezers and chilly bins onto the field. Oh and there will be 25 substitutions at halftime.

[Ymx]

Man, you guys must the f’ing nervous !!!

Not sure how you’re coping.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Man, you guys must the f’ing nervous !!!

Not sure how you’re coping.

Winner gets a bye against the (possibly - depending on Italy) All Blacks in the quarters and straight through to the semis. It’s a huge match.

[Tichtheid]

This is going to be epic, I hope.

From a selfish perspective I have to back the Boks, it gives Scotland the best chance of progression, albeit very slight and it would mean us having to beat Ireland, which I find it very difficult to see happening.

This could well be a dress rehearsal for the final, I can only see NZ or France matching these sides.

[Bloutoria]

I’m picking a Sefrican victory. They’ll spent the limited playing time putting up high balls and smothering Ireland in the forwards. In the remaining 57 minutes of non playing time we’ll see Sefrica dragging the equivalent of a Curry’s superstore of white ware fridges, freezers and chilly bins onto the field. Oh and there will be 25 substitutions at halftime.

Any nibbles yet? Except this one...

[C69]

I'm going with the Power game and SA to win but I hope that Ireland beat the Boks.
I suppose we will see how good both teams are today.

Can Ireland match the power of the Boks?

[bok_viking]

Im watching the game at Monte Casino. Massive crowd here with the big screen. Nervous about the game. Hope missed kicks will not be a reason that cost us the game

[Guy Smiley]

I'm going with the Power game and SA to win but I hope that Ireland beat the Boks.
I suppose we will see how good both teams are today.

Can Ireland match the power of the Boks?

I saw a tweet somewhere that compared the size and height of the teams and their benches...

Ireland are taller and heavier.

[C69]

I'm going with the Power game and SA to win but I hope that Ireland beat the Boks.
I suppose we will see how good both teams are today.

Can Ireland match the power of the Boks?

I saw a tweet somewhere that compared the size and height of the teams and their benches...

Ireland are taller and heavier.

That may be the case but they are not as powerful

[ScarfaceClaw]

I’m picking a Sefrican victory. They’ll spent the limited playing time putting up high balls and smothering Ireland in the forwards. In the remaining 57 minutes of non playing time we’ll see Sefrica dragging the equivalent of a Curry’s superstore of white ware fridges, freezers and chilly bins onto the field. Oh and there will be 25 substitutions at halftime.

Any nibbles yet? Except this one...

None. Appreciate the token “at least you tried” nibble.

[Ymx]

This is going to be epic, I hope.

From a selfish perspective I have to back the Boks, it gives Scotland the best chance of progression, albeit very slight and it would mean us having to beat Ireland, which I find it very difficult to see happening.

This could well be a dress rehearsal for the final, I can only see NZ or France matching these sides.

Well those 4 sides are all playing each other in the quarters.

But it might well be Italy in place of us, very possibly.

[Ymx]

How cringe is it having players play acting moves in the studio ?!!

[Tichtheid]

This is going to be epic, I hope.

From a selfish perspective I have to back the Boks, it gives Scotland the best chance of progression, albeit very slight and it would mean us having to beat Ireland, which I find it very difficult to see happening.

This could well be a dress rehearsal for the final, I can only see NZ or France matching these sides.

Well those 4 sides are all playing each other in the quarters.

But it might well be Italy in place of us, very possibly.

Come on, Italy are not getting close to New Zealand.

What I'm saying is that the other side of the draw is not on the same level and whoever wins those quarter finals on this side will make it to the final

[salanya]

Hmmm, getting nervous.
Too used to Ireland doing well over the last 2 years, yet knowing it has to end somewhere...

[Ymx]

This is going to be epic, I hope.

From a selfish perspective I have to back the Boks, it gives Scotland the best chance of progression, albeit very slight and it would mean us having to beat Ireland, which I find it very difficult to see happening.

This could well be a dress rehearsal for the final, I can only see NZ or France matching these sides.

Well those 4 sides are all playing each other in the quarters.

But it might well be Italy in place of us, very possibly.

Come on, Italy are not getting close to New Zealand.

What I'm saying is that the other side of the draw is not on the same level and whoever wins those quarter finals on this side will make it to the final

Fair point, but I’m not passing up a wide open mockers opportunity like that.

[Ymx]

Hmmm, getting nervous.
Too used to Ireland doing well over the last 2 years, yet knowing it has to end somewhere...

You should be. I’m even feeling nervous for you.

[BnM]

Both SA kits are a no.

[Ymx]

My prediction is

South Africa 20 - 20 Ireland

Or subtract 6 to either side if one of the teams is red carded.

[Tichtheid]

Kolisi is a terrific captain, I'd follow him