I have to say I thought the same
Olympic 7s - Paris 2024 edition
Damn!! Humble pie over here
NZ 7s sure aren't the force they were a couple of years ago, well done SA
If the NZRU are looking where to save money, have a couple of ideas ....
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Arg 14 - 26 France
Fiji 19 - 15 Ireland LOL
Fiji 19 - 15 Ireland LOL
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Amusing that some French booed when the Blitzboks came out and booed when they won. In your heeaad, in your heeaad ... 
Specs was the difference between that match and the pool matches, played the entire match, missed some tackles but our best play maker. A former Rovers player. Blitzboks defended hard and forced errors, then had the sense to kick long infield and chase at crucial moments.
Would place the teams 1. France 2. Fiji 3. Blitzboks 4. Aussies. But it's hard to judge the Aussies because their quarter was a bit of a dud, other three all look brilliant with possession but are vulnerable when they're defending, Fiji the weakest of the three on defence and Blitzboks defence maybe the best, France look the most rounded.
Specs was the difference between that match and the pool matches, played the entire match, missed some tackles but our best play maker. A former Rovers player. Blitzboks defended hard and forced errors, then had the sense to kick long infield and chase at crucial moments.
Would place the teams 1. France 2. Fiji 3. Blitzboks 4. Aussies. But it's hard to judge the Aussies because their quarter was a bit of a dud, other three all look brilliant with possession but are vulnerable when they're defending, Fiji the weakest of the three on defence and Blitzboks defence maybe the best, France look the most rounded.
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Don’t think they had it in the 2nd tier competition Scotland won - could be wrongsockwithaticket wrote: ↑Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:05 pmU20s has the TMO. The difference is that at that level the players do less that warrants an intervention.
Edit: even if they did they must have been using it very sparingly which is much better in itself
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Don't put your hope high on our midgets. They played their final last night. Will be great if they knock out France again._Os_ wrote: ↑Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:10 pm Amusing that some French booed when the Blitzboks came out and booed when they won. In your heeaad, in your heeaad ...
Specs was the difference between that match and the pool matches, played the entire match, missed some tackles but our best play maker. A former Rovers player. Blitzboks defended hard and forced errors, then had the sense to kick long infield and chase at crucial moments.
Would place the teams 1. France 2. Fiji 3. Blitzboks 4. Aussies. But it's hard to judge the Aussies because their quarter was a bit of a dud, other three all look brilliant with possession but are vulnerable when they're defending, Fiji the weakest of the three on defence and Blitzboks defence maybe the best, France look the most rounded.
Outstanding from the Blitzboks.
Their defence in the 2nd half was incredible. I'm always amazed at how small the margin of error in 7s, when defending 1-on-1. Especially when our team is so bloody small! Incredible effort from them, to think they snuck in to the competition in the first place.
Their defence in the 2nd half was incredible. I'm always amazed at how small the margin of error in 7s, when defending 1-on-1. Especially when our team is so bloody small! Incredible effort from them, to think they snuck in to the competition in the first place.
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WR pulling a dirty on YouTube by releasing the "Full" Fiji v Ireland 7s match from Madrid, the last time they played 
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That was an incredible performanceassfly wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 6:01 am Outstanding from the Blitzboks.
Their defence in the 2nd half was incredible. I'm always amazed at how small the margin of error in 7s, when defending 1-on-1. Especially when our team is so bloody small! Incredible effort from them, to think they snuck in to the competition in the first place.
Geez the Irish are really unlucky. A few days ago they were laughing at us and we were angry about our performances. Now Ireland is out and we are through to the semis. You really have to feel for the Irish
Saturday
today is opening ceremony.
If the weather holds it's likely going to be something special)
we have been having an odd summer: France is on a Atlantic pattern with a lot of instability while the rest of continental Europe is being toasted...
Looks like a huge shower coming in around 8pm tonight.
Loved the female kiwi commentator before the match started: "Ireland don't have a great record in quarter finals"
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Oh I quite agree that Team GB shit the bed in failing to qualify. To be fair though, the winners of that knock-out game are in the semi-finals having put out the pre-tournament favourites.tabascoboy wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:43 amAt least they made the Olympic finals - unlike our lot that also lost a knock-out game we needed to win to qualify!
The whole playing as Team GB full time thing should be put to bed. It's damaged sevens across England Wales and Scotland.Lobby wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 10:00 amOh I quite agree that Team GB shit the bed in failing to qualify. To be fair though, the winners of that knock-out game are in the semi-finals having put out the pre-tournament favourites.tabascoboy wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:43 amAt least they made the Olympic finals - unlike our lot that also lost a knock-out game we needed to win to qualify!
And are there two g’s in Bugger Off?
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Blitzbokke looked a bit ordinary until that semi-final, but fair play to them in controlling that game so damn well!Lobby wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 10:00 amOh I quite agree that Team GB shit the bed in failing to qualify. To be fair though, the winners of that knock-out game are in the semi-finals having put out the pre-tournament favourites.tabascoboy wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:43 amAt least they made the Olympic finals - unlike our lot that also lost a knock-out game we needed to win to qualify!
It's France's Gold to lose and it would be hilarious it the Blitzboks knock out highly favoured France in a home knockout match again._Os_ wrote: ↑Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:10 pm Amusing that some French booed when the Blitzboks came out and booed when they won. In your heeaad, in your heeaad ...
Specs was the difference between that match and the pool matches, played the entire match, missed some tackles but our best play maker. A former Rovers player. Blitzboks defended hard and forced errors, then had the sense to kick long infield and chase at crucial moments.
Would place the teams 1. France 2. Fiji 3. Blitzboks 4. Aussies. But it's hard to judge the Aussies because their quarter was a bit of a dud, other three all look brilliant with possession but are vulnerable when they're defending, Fiji the weakest of the three on defence and Blitzboks defence maybe the best, France look the most rounded.
Can't see it happening with France eager address the "injustice" of 2023 but here's hoping...
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At the risk of taunting the mocker gods, I don't think France looked that good. But probably good enough to beat us on recent form.
I reckon the crowd behind them is worth an extra 14 points to them. I don't think I've ever seen such a crowd for a 7s game. So in a weird way, if we can't win it then it's probably good for the game that France do.
I reckon the crowd behind them is worth an extra 14 points to them. I don't think I've ever seen such a crowd for a 7s game. So in a weird way, if we can't win it then it's probably good for the game that France do.
Pretty much this. I think the QF was our final. Don't think we have the talent in this squad or the juice to beat France at home, but I will be ecstatic if turn out to be wrong about that.assfly wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 1:26 pm At the risk of taunting the mocker gods, I don't think France looked that good. But probably good enough to beat us on recent form.
I reckon the crowd behind them is worth an extra 14 points to them. I don't think I've ever seen such a crowd for a 7s game. So in a weird way, if we can't win it then it's probably good for the game that France do.
Snyman has made a difference. The side did not seem to have any belief under the other fellow.Blake wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 1:39 pmPretty much this. I think the QF was our final. Don't think we have the talent in this squad or the juice to beat France at home, but I will be ecstatic if turn out to be wrong about that.assfly wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 1:26 pm At the risk of taunting the mocker gods, I don't think France looked that good. But probably good enough to beat us on recent form.
I reckon the crowd behind them is worth an extra 14 points to them. I don't think I've ever seen such a crowd for a 7s game. So in a weird way, if we can't win it then it's probably good for the game that France do.
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Feel sorry for the ref if we beat them.
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Seriously???
Somewhat hypocritical, given SA rugby's history of ref bashing (enabled by Rassie, of course).
Left hand down a bit