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Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:59 pm
by Blake
Jasper Wiese MOTM.

Fair call. Was going to be between him and Fassi. Best 2 players on the park by some distance.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:00 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Bonus point win for the Springboks. Fassie my MOTM. Great try in the end by Hendricks.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:00 pm
by sorCrer
:shock: Neither Wiese nor Joel know about the bonus point.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:01 pm
by Cartman
That was not nearly Argies at their usual
And we missed a boat load of tackles
Good that squad got game time though

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:07 pm
by Cartman
I got really irritated with Reinach meerkatting when we were on the attack.
Just feed your flyhalf there ffs

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:11 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Next weekend we can start the likes of van Staden, Hendrikse and use his full squad.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:12 pm
by OomStruisbaai
sorCrer wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:00 pm :shock: Neither Wiese nor Joel know about the bonus point.
It was shown on the score sheet on tv

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:14 pm
by Sards
Look it's a raw team. Give it some time

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:19 pm
by OomStruisbaai
After watching both matches today the Bokke defensive structures and scrumming the best. We also have great depth .

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:29 pm
by boere wors
Wiese MOTM
Hendrickse nor red card but try on debut

Whats going on here? Werent able to watch the game today... Sounds quite good, plus a Bonus Point. Well done

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:31 pm
by Blake
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:19 pm After watching both matches today the Bokke defensive structures and scrumming the best. We also have great depth .
Yep. Not as flashy as the All Blacks or Wallabies, but we are FINALLY putting down some decent foundations to build on.

It will take time, but as long as the team is winning, the sponsors and fans will give the coaching team the freedom they need to do their thing.

Once you have a happy, winning, empowered team…then they might start playing with confidence in all aspects of the game. If for now we just keep our defense and scrum and build from that, I’m happy.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:33 pm
by Cartman
Saw on reddit our last two scores are the same as semi and final in RWC
Cool :thumbup:

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:38 pm
by Ymx
Watch Bled replay, as couldn’t watch live.

Amazing try and lovely finish by BBBR !! 23:00

14-5

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:39 pm
by boere wors
Cartman wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:33 pm Saw on reddit our last two scores are the same as semi and final in RWC
Cool :thumbup:
Noticed that too :thumbup:

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:42 pm
by Ymx
Ha ha. Ref got nailed in the ruck. 28:00

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:44 pm
by Ymx
Scarface watching?

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:45 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Blake wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:59 pm Jasper Wiese MOTM.

Fair call. Was going to be between him and Fassi. Best 2 players on the park by some distance.
Isa had a good game for the Argies.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:57 pm
by Ymx
I thought the ABs were supposed to be watching the pens. Yellow card warning. Then 2 pens in the red zone.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:12 pm
by Ymx
And there’s the yellow. Sigh. Right after half time.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:16 pm
by Ymx
Beautiful tackle by Mo, and then Jordan.

Who was the one worried about Jordan’s defence ??

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:17 pm
by Ymx
Beautiful break by Smith and put Taylor away.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:25 pm
by Ymx
What an interception by Reece!

38-15

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:33 pm
by Ymx
Aaron Smith been on fire tonight.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:36 pm
by Ymx
That was a beautiful try finished by Jordan.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:37 pm
by Ymx
Ymx wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:36 pm That was a beautiful try finished by Jordan.
You would say that Ymx.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:45 pm
by Ymx
Lost the momentum again with the subs.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:55 pm
by Ymx
Loverly finish with Jordan and Havili.

57-22 all over red rover

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:56 pm
by Ymx
Snecky my motm.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:11 pm
by Sards
Blake wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:59 pm Jasper Wiese MOTM.

Fair call. Was going to be between him and Fassi. Best 2 players on the park by some distance.
Best performance by far. Also depending on the opposition. I really felt this Argentina team was way off the pace and nowhere near the quality we have become used to from them.

But you play what's in front of you and you take your opportunities when given them. He did that today. So well done to him.

He is growing on me.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:19 pm
by Sards
There are some players who just haven't stepped up and need to make way for others to get a chance.

My first pick is Kwagga. Loved him in Superrugby. Not so much with the Springboks. Thank goodness the front row put on such a masterclass performance. ( we need to revisit this)... because his light weight frame did not get exposed there , but for the rest of his game it's not working. Nienaber has really boxed himself in here.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:23 pm
by Sards
Regarding the coaching. My gut is that was all Nienaber. Rassie nowhere to be seen thank vok.
I like the direction. Maybe give him a chance. Would like him to tell Rassie to shut the vok up and let him coach the team.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:39 pm
by OomStruisbaai
boere wors wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:29 pm Wiese MOTM
Hendrickse nor red card but try on debut

Whats going on here? Werent able to watch the game today... Sounds quite good, plus a Bonus Point. Well done
I backed Wiese since last weekend. He show improvement since his first Test. He got the right mongrel for test rugby, ditto Hendrikse.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:43 pm
by sorCrer
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:39 pm
boere wors wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:29 pm Wiese MOTM
Hendrickse nor red card but try on debut

Whats going on here? Werent able to watch the game today... Sounds quite good, plus a Bonus Point. Well done
I backed Wiese since last weekend. He show improvement since his first Test. He got the right mongrel for test rugby, ditto Hendrikse.
I'm not convinced.

He is too small for Bok 8 and doesn't provide enough at the scrum. He carried well today but once he is scragged he gets pulled down quickly and he hasn't got the best hands. Dan du Preez is a better option.

Kwagga however is the real mystery to me.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:47 pm
by sorCrer
Wynona Louw clearly finished all her stock during the game and has dipped into the paint thinners:

Damian Willemse 7: Put in some good kicks and his chase was on point as well. Had a good game in his starting berth at fullback. :crazy:

https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/sprin ... 7c9391230f

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:51 pm
by boere wors
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:39 pm
boere wors wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:29 pm Wiese MOTM
Hendrickse nor red card but try on debut

Whats going on here? Werent able to watch the game today... Sounds quite good, plus a Bonus Point. Well done
I backed Wiese since last weekend. He show improvement since his first Test. He got the right mongrel for test rugby, ditto Hendrikse.
Yes, thought he really did ok in the Lions series, given the occasion, being on test debut and replacing a player like Duane Vermeulen. Big ask, but he kept his cool and was strong on defence. Can gear up now with confidence.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:54 pm
by OomStruisbaai
sorCrer wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:43 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:39 pm
boere wors wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:29 pm Wiese MOTM
Hendrickse nor red card but try on debut

Whats going on here? Werent able to watch the game today... Sounds quite good, plus a Bonus Point. Well done
I backed Wiese since last weekend. He show improvement since his first Test. He got the right mongrel for test rugby, ditto Hendrikse.
I'm not convinced.

He is too small for Bok 8 and doesn't provide enough at the scrum. He carried well today but once he is scragged he gets pulled down quickly and he hasn't got the best hands. Dan du Preez is a better option.

Kwagga however is the real mystery to me.
I like van Staden aswell. Hope he starts next weekend

Wiese however was great. MOTM performance today. Say no more.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:58 pm
by boere wors
sorCrer wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:43 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:39 pm
boere wors wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:29 pm Wiese MOTM
Hendrickse nor red card but try on debut

Whats going on here? Werent able to watch the game today... Sounds quite good, plus a Bonus Point. Well done
I backed Wiese since last weekend. He show improvement since his first Test. He got the right mongrel for test rugby, ditto Hendrikse.
I'm not convinced.

He is too small for Bok 8 and doesn't provide enough at the scrum. He carried well today but once he is scragged he gets pulled down quickly and he hasn't got the best hands. Dan du Preez is a better option.

Kwagga however is the real mystery to me.
Nobody gets Kwagga except for our coaching team. We should get Jean Luc du Preez back in as 7 and lock cover. And yes, while I think that Wiese did quite well against the Lions and apparently today as MOTM, I would like to see Dan du Preez get a start at 8.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:12 pm
by sorCrer
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:54 pm
sorCrer wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:43 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:39 pm

I backed Wiese since last weekend. He show improvement since his first Test. He got the right mongrel for test rugby, ditto Hendrikse.
I'm not convinced.

He is too small for Bok 8 and doesn't provide enough at the scrum. He carried well today but once he is scragged he gets pulled down quickly and he hasn't got the best hands. Dan du Preez is a better option.

Kwagga however is the real mystery to me.
I like van Staden aswell. Hope he starts next weekend

Wiese however was great. MOTM performance today. Say no more.
Yeah except MOTM is awarded by the twat commentators who didn't even know about the 3 try bonus point and neither did Wiese when interviewed.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 14 - NZ v Aus / SA v Arg

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:12 pm
by boere wors
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:54 pm
sorCrer wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:43 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:39 pm

I backed Wiese since last weekend. He show improvement since his first Test. He got the right mongrel for test rugby, ditto Hendrikse.
I'm not convinced.

He is too small for Bok 8 and doesn't provide enough at the scrum. He carried well today but once he is scragged he gets pulled down quickly and he hasn't got the best hands. Dan du Preez is a better option.

Kwagga however is the real mystery to me.
I like van Staden aswell. Hope he starts next weekend

Wiese however was great. MOTM performance today. Say no more.
Van Staden is great, unfortunately a textbook openside with rather little versatility to play the other back row positions. Will have to wait for kolisi to rest to get a start

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 21/28 - Arg v SA / Aus v NZ

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:17 pm
by Sandstorm
Wiese MOTM? You Klingons are easily pleased. He went up against a Puma team barely interested. AB will man-shame him, Pollsmoor style.

The best Boks were Etsebeth (yet again), Fassi (I admit I’m a new fan) and Fat Frans. Lood also quality.

Agree it’s nice to see no sign of Rassie in PE. Nienaber did fine on his own.