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Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:52 pm
by sorCrer
That's a great try by the Warriors
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:54 pm
by Sards
Oh dear
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:16 pm
by fishfoodie
Sards wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:54 pmOh dear
Oh dear, Oh dear
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:19 pm
by Chilli
Eish $harks
Not very good.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:24 pm
by fishfoodie
Ref gave Sharks a bit of a let off with that call.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:06 pm
by Sandstorm
Glasgow win 35-24
Sharks had a much better 2nd half.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:07 pm
by sorCrer
Sharks much better in 2nd half but too little too late
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:26 pm
by _Os_
sorCrer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:07 pm
Sharks much better in 2nd half but too little too late
What's happening in every match I've seen, is the SA team gets blown away early on then comes back in later after the match is lost. Like I said in my previous post the SA conditioning looks wrong for this competition, we're getting steamrollered early but then remaining in the game longer and doing something later on/at the end. If our sides were just rubbish it would be backwards for the full 80 minutes, but it's not going that way. In Super Rugby it often came down to the last 20 minutes when scores could swing wildly, teams were conditioned to still be explosive by the end of the match because if they were just all huge they would tire in the second half when the match really started and lose. Seems to be the reverse in this competition, lots of power coming at the SA sides early on and not as much by the end.
There also seems to be a skills deficit, but that's because the teams are loaded with rookies who don't have much experience at this level (other than the Bulls maybe).
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:27 pm
by sorCrer
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:26 pm
sorCrer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:07 pm
Sharks much better in 2nd half but too little too late
What's happening in every match I've seen, is the SA team gets blown away early on then comes back in later after the match is lost. Like I said in my previous post the SA conditioning looks wrong for this competition, we're getting steamrollered early but then remaining in the game longer and doing something later on/at the end. If our sides were just rubbish it would be backwards for the full 80 minutes, but it's not going that way. In Super Rugby it often came down to the last 20 minutes when scores could swing wildly, teams were conditioned to still be explosive by the end of the match because if they were just all huge they would tire in the second half when the match really started and lose. Seems to be the reverse in this competition, lots of power coming at the SA sides early on and not as much by the end.
There also seems to be a skills deficit, but that's because the teams are loaded with rookies who don't have much experience at this level (other than the Bulls maybe).
Think it will get better. NH teams are very organized.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:30 pm
by fishfoodie
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:26 pm
sorCrer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:07 pm
Sharks much better in 2nd half but too little too late
What's happening in every match I've seen, is the SA team gets blown away early on then comes back in later after the match is lost. Like I said in my previous post the SA conditioning looks wrong for this competition, we're getting steamrollered early but then remaining in the game longer and doing something later on/at the end. If our sides were just rubbish it would be backwards for the full 80 minutes, but it's not going that way. In Super Rugby it often came down to the last 20 minutes when scores could swing wildly, teams were conditioned to still be explosive by the end of the match because if they were just all huge they would tire in the second half when the match really started and lose. Seems to be the reverse in this competition, lots of power coming at the SA sides early on and not as much by the end.
There also seems to be a skills deficit, but that's because the teams are loaded with rookies who don't have much experience at this level (other than the Bulls maybe).
I think the commentators made a good point in the last game; that the leaders on the pitch weren't doing enough to organize the less experienced players, & keep the defensive line organized.
When you've players with the experience of Ruan; I'd expect him to be very vocal, when he knows how dangerous a side Glasgow can bee, if you leave gaps for them to run at & offload.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:39 pm
by _Os_
fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:30 pmI think the commentators made a good point in the last game; that the leaders on the pitch weren't doing enough to organize the less experienced players, & keep the defensive line organized.
When you've players with the experience of Ruan; I'd expect him to be very vocal, when he knows how dangerous a side Glasgow can bee, if you leave gaps for them to run at & offload.
Ruan like most SA players has never been someone that's talking all the time on the pitch, on loan from the Cheetahs for this tour so he only met the other players a few weeks ago. Not really ideal for him to be directing things, when he's new to the systems and players himself, would rather have him than not though.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:45 pm
by Sandstorm
SA teams defence in this tournament is woeful. Should watch the Bokke to see how it’s done.
Until we sort it, we’ll give up easy bonus pints and struggle to compete.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:50 pm
by Cartman
So do you other Saffers have a non SA team?
Mine is Ulster because I have friends there and loved Belfast when I visited it.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:52 pm
by _Os_
Lets all point and laugh at Cartman.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:54 pm
by Sandstorm
Cartman wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:50 pm
So do you other Saffers have a non SA team?
Mine is Ulster because I have friends there and loved Belfast when I visited it.
Weirdo
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:30 pm
by Sards
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:45 pm
SA teams defence in this tournament is woeful. Should watch the Bokke to see how it’s done.
Until we sort it, we’ll give up easy bonus pints and struggle to compete.
Bonus pints....
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Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:30 pm
by Sandstorm
Sards wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:30 pm
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:45 pm
SA teams defence in this tournament is woeful. Should watch the Bokke to see how it’s done.
Until we sort it, we’ll give up easy bonus pints and struggle to compete.
Bonus pints....
Oops
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Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:54 pm
by FalseBayFC
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:26 pm
sorCrer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:07 pm
Sharks much better in 2nd half but too little too late
What's happening in every match I've seen, is the SA team gets blown away early on then comes back in later after the match is lost. Like I said in my previous post the SA conditioning looks wrong for this competition, we're getting steamrollered early but then remaining in the game longer and doing something later on/at the end. If our sides were just rubbish it would be backwards for the full 80 minutes, but it's not going that way. In Super Rugby it often came down to the last 20 minutes when scores could swing wildly, teams were conditioned to still be explosive by the end of the match because if they were just all huge they would tire in the second half when the match really started and lose. Seems to be the reverse in this competition, lots of power coming at the SA sides early on and not as much by the end.
There also seems to be a skills deficit, but that's because the teams are loaded with rookies who don't have much experience at this level (other than the Bulls maybe).
These guys have come off a CC competition where they often played every 5 days. Covid resulted in a real weird schedule for the Currie Cup. The Sharks played 10 matches in 74 days. No byes. Just prior to that they played 6 matches in the Rainbow cup.
Their conditioning is definitely off. Many of these guys have played 16 games in as many weeks. A big guy like say Eben Etz will lose kilograms of muscle during a campaign like that. Small niggling injuries will have a huge impact especially on the forwards.
Having said that I still believe the Saffer teams poor showing is due to inexperience and coaching naivete. We're paying our school fees here. These losses and minutes are all currency to be banked and will start to bear fruit sooner rather than later.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:59 pm
by FalseBayFC
Cartman wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:50 pm
So do you other Saffers have a non SA team?
Mine is Ulster because I have friends there and loved Belfast when I visited it.
Hard to choose. My grandpa was from Lockerbie and went to school in Glasgow. I spent many happy months in Edinburgh with a girl who worked in a pub in the Grassmarket. So I have a soft spot for both those teams.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:59 pm
by sorCrer
So Stomps up for a solid tgrashing next?
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:13 pm
by Cartman
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:52 pm
Lets all point and laugh at Cartman.
I said saffers not you english
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Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:29 pm
by Sandstorm
sorCrer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:59 pm
So Stomps up for a solid tgrashing next?
Yup. Tight 5 is powder puff.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:29 pm
by Sandstorm
Cartman wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:13 pm
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:52 pm
Lets all point and laugh at Cartman.
I said saffers not you english
![Surprised :eek:](./images/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif)
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:30 pm
by sorCrer
Cartman wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:13 pm
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:52 pm
Lets all point and laugh at Cartman.
I said saffers not you english
Technically a whenwe but yes.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:33 pm
by Cartman
Munster vs Munters now, noice
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:34 pm
by Sandstorm
Ah fuck!!! Quinlan on backup microphone. Whinging cunt.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:38 pm
by Sandstorm
Scarra ruck watching. Idiot
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:42 pm
by fishfoodie
The unnerving silence of taking a kick in Thomond
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:45 pm
by Sandstorm
Holy shit!! 3 front rowers offloading and Stomps score!
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:45 pm
by Sandstorm
fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:42 pm
The unnerving silence of taking a kick in Thomond
It’s fucking brilliant
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:45 pm
by fishfoodie
Well that's a good start !
OH spotted the mismatch & just went for it.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:48 pm
by fishfoodie
Stormers didn't get the memo to just aimlessly kick away good ball
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:49 pm
by boere wors
what is wrong with libbocks kicking??
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:50 pm
by Sandstorm
Scarra + lineout = disaster
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:52 pm
by _Os_
sorCrer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:30 pm
Cartman wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:13 pm
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:52 pm
Lets all point and laugh at Cartman.
I said saffers not you english
Technically a whenwe but yes.
The Department of Home Affairs has my back.
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:53 pm
by Sandstorm
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:52 pm
sorCrer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:30 pm
Cartman wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:13 pm
I said saffers not you english
Technically a whenwe but yes.
The Department of Home Affairs has my back.
Mine too
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:54 pm
by Sandstorm
Jesus, Libbok is a terrible kicker
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:58 pm
by fishfoodie
I thought this was supposed to be a cricket score ?
Thats another lovely try
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:58 pm
by Sandstorm
2nd try Stomps. Loving Ungerer at 9, clears the ball like lightning
Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:58 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Stormers play nice running rugby.