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OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:09 pm This deserve a few charge office coffees

Table dance??

C69 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:04 pm That was a poor game.
The officials will be crucified unfortunately

I don’t want to go full enzedder on Wayne Barnes but there were some fucking awful calls in that match.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:09 pm This deserve a few charge office coffees

Have a good one,

Slàinte Mhath

As has been said, the only way rugby can survive both credibly and as a spectator sport is to legislate tackles to be no higher than the waist.

Sards wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:08 pm We were hoping the boks wouldn't do that to us again. 1 point win again

1/4 final. Semifinal. Final.

All 1 point wins against 3 out the best 4 teams in the world (excluding us obviously).

I'm over 50, no signs of blood pressure problems, cholesterol etc. But rugby is going to give me a great attack nonetheless.

Blackmac wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:02 pm Fuck off. Smith was supporting his body with his left hand when he scooped that ball with the right.

Straight in the side, too.

Plenty to complain about, and it was the dreadful final this dogshit tournament deserved, but NZ can only blame themselves. The number of times they failed to execute basic skills was just incredible, and with Beauden Barrett having an all time stinker of a game it was genuinely incredible that he played the full 80. I reckon his display and him playing 80 was a bigger factor in the SA win than anything else - Cane's red and PSDT's performance included.

Absolutely mind blowing idiocy to keep him on.

Fuck me, well played ABs full hearted performance. Disruption of the SA lineout was key to staying in the game.

I thought the Cane red was harsh, Eben should've copped yellow for the lazy runner pen.

PSdT MOM performance.

ScarfaceClaw wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:12 pm

C69 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:04 pm That was a poor game.
The officials will be crucified unfortunately

I don’t want to go full enzedder on Wayne Barnes but there were some fucking awful calls in that match.

You mean the forward pass by telea for the try?!

Enzedder wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:08 pm

C69 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:04 pm That was a poor game.
The officials will be crucified unfortunately

Lets not forget that the Boks last 3 points came from a Barnes mistake. He even apologised to Savea but allowed the kick to take place.

We still could've won, but didn't. If a side's not good enough to take capricious officials out of the equation, it's going to lose. Simple as that.

ABs showed just what a fantastic team they are. So close to hearing us with only 14 players.

Pure class.

NZ missed their kicks and spent forever going to the corner.

SA have ground this out, admirable in its own way if poor for the sport.

Feel remarkably disappointed. Dull game

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:16 pm

Enzedder wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:08 pm

C69 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:04 pm That was a poor game.
The officials will be crucified unfortunately

Lets not forget that the Boks last 3 points came from a Barnes mistake. He even apologised to Savea but allowed the kick to take place.

We still could've won, but didn't. If a side's not good enough to take capricious officials out of the equation, it's going to lose. Simple as that.

Spot on. I have concluded that if you don't understand the ref and buck against him you are asking for trouble

Congrats SA.

As said feels like the final the tournament deserved.

tc27 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:22 pm Congrats SA.

As said feels like the final the tournament deserved.

Harsh

Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:19 pm NZ missed their kicks and spent forever going to the corner.

SA have ground this out, admirable in its own way if poor for the sport.

Feel remarkably disappointed. Dull game

A one point cliff-hanger in a RWC Final and you're not entertained? Sad.

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:24 pm

Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:19 pm NZ missed their kicks and spent forever going to the corner.

SA have ground this out, admirable in its own way if poor for the sport.

Feel remarkably disappointed. Dull game

A one point cliff-hanger in a RWC Final and you're not entertained? Sad.

The ending was great, the preceding 75 minutes?

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:24 pm

Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:19 pm NZ missed their kicks and spent forever going to the corner.

SA have ground this out, admirable in its own way if poor for the sport.

Feel remarkably disappointed. Dull game

A one point cliff-hanger in a RWC Final and you're not entertained? Sad.

Strangely, watching teams flail around making poor decisions, kicking badly, and dropping the ball constantly is not entertaining. We should know, after all.

Tense and close contest? Yes.

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:24 pm

Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:19 pm NZ missed their kicks and spent forever going to the corner.

SA have ground this out, admirable in its own way if poor for the sport.

Feel remarkably disappointed. Dull game

A one point cliff-hanger in a RWC Final and you're not entertained? Sad.

Poor game, poor tournament and idiosyncratic officiating.

Barnes is even looking straight at this

That red card has lifted NZ big time. Total respect for that performance. Keep your heads up high.

And. Great too see they keep their medals around their necks!

Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:25 pm

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:24 pm

Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:19 pm NZ missed their kicks and spent forever going to the corner.

SA have ground this out, admirable in its own way if poor for the sport.

Feel remarkably disappointed. Dull game

A one point cliff-hanger in a RWC Final and you're not entertained? Sad.

The ending was great, the preceding 75 minutes?

Yes, as a neutral I can see how it wasn't the English style free flowing try-fest you're used to, but even though we lost, I enjoyed it.

Enzedder wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:27 pm Barnes is even looking straight at this

And very clearly has his view blocked by Cane's shoulder.

Was surprised no one checked it at the time.

I hope Macron doesn't try kiss anyone on the lips

Enzedder wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:27 pm Barnes is even looking straight at this

He's clearly unsighted to be fair.

The TMOs need to start picking up on that sort of thing.

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:28 pm

Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:25 pm

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:24 pm

A one point cliff-hanger in a RWC Final and you're not entertained? Sad.

The ending was great, the preceding 75 minutes?

Yes, as a neutral I can see how it wasn't the English style free flowing try-fest you're used to, but even though we lost, I enjoyed it.

As my wife is used to me saying, I refuse to watch England sober. I expect to be entertained as a neutral

Noteworthy that SA have played the other 5 of the top 6 in the world to end up winners. As tough a road as could be.

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:28 pm

Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:25 pm

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:24 pm

A one point cliff-hanger in a RWC Final and you're not entertained? Sad.

The ending was great, the preceding 75 minutes?

Yes, as a neutral I can see how it wasn't the English style free flowing try-fest you're used to, but even though we lost, I enjoyed it.

The biggest indictment of the game is England may have being competitive in it*

*assuming players like Itoje were interested unlike last night.

South Africa are the deserved champions, again. We need to acknowledge this as one of the all time great sides. Just brilliant.

Big D wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:34 pm Noteworthy that SA have played the other 5 of the top 6 in the world to end up winners. As tough a road as could be.

Finally won a RWC the rest of you will consider worthy?

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:38 pm South Africa are the deserved champions, again. We need to acknowledge this as one of the all time great sides. Just brilliant.

Yes congrats SA..what a team and possibly the hardest route to the cup in history

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:38 pm South Africa are the deserved champions, again. We need to acknowledge this as one of the all time great sides. Just brilliant.

Cheers Gumboot, you’re a true rugby fan.

tc27 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:36 pm

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:28 pm

Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:25 pm

The ending was great, the preceding 75 minutes?

Yes, as a neutral I can see how it wasn't the English style free flowing try-fest you're used to, but even though we lost, I enjoyed it.

The biggest indictment of the game is England may have being competitive in it*

*assuming players like Itoje were interested unlike last night.

Crossed my mind we might have won that

Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:43 pm

tc27 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:36 pm

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:28 pm

Yes, as a neutral I can see how it wasn't the English style free flowing try-fest you're used to, but even though we lost, I enjoyed it.

The biggest indictment of the game is England may have being competitive in it*

*assuming players like Itoje were interested unlike last night.

Crossed my mind we might have won that

Ymx wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:45 pm

Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:43 pm

tc27 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:36 pm

The biggest indictment of the game is England may have being competitive in it*

*assuming players like Itoje were interested unlike last night.

Crossed my mind we might have won that

Nah, it wasn't a night for droppies.

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:38 pm South Africa are the deserved champions, again. We need to acknowledge this as one of the all time great sides. Just brilliant.

I think they are quite a poor side. They only managed a one point win over a 14 man ABs who were clearly rattled by the officiating. SA were dragged over the line today by WR for some reason.

As I said a sad day for rugby and the day it died.

Muttonbird wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:48 pm

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:38 pm South Africa are the deserved champions, again. We need to acknowledge this as one of the all time great sides. Just brilliant.

I think they are quite a poor side. They only managed a one point win over a 14 man ABs who were clearly rattled by the officiating. SA were dragged over the line today by WR for some reason.

As I said a sad day for rugby and the day it died.

Need a premature tattoo removed?

Muttonbird wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:48 pm

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:38 pm South Africa are the deserved champions, again. We need to acknowledge this as one of the all time great sides. Just brilliant.

I think they are quite a poor side. They only managed a one point win over a 14 man ABs who were clearly rattled by the officiating. SA were dragged over the line today by WR for some reason.

As I said a sad day for rugby and the day it died.

You sad fuck.

Muttonbird wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:48 pm

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:38 pm South Africa are the deserved champions, again. We need to acknowledge this as one of the all time great sides. Just brilliant.

I think they are quite a poor side. They only managed a one point win over a 14 man ABs who were clearly rattled by the officiating. SA were dragged over the line today by WR for some reason.

As I said a sad day for rugby and the day it died.

So we got beaten by a poor side. Says more about us than them.

C69 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:50 pm

Muttonbird wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:48 pm

Gumboot wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:38 pm South Africa are the deserved champions, again. We need to acknowledge this as one of the all time great sides. Just brilliant.

I think they are quite a poor side. They only managed a one point win over a 14 man ABs who were clearly rattled by the officiating. SA were dragged over the line today by WR for some reason.

As I said a sad day for rugby and the day it died.

You sad fuck.

Shut up, fatty.