2012 Rugby Championship Round 6 Game 1 South Africa vs New Zealand- 6 Oct

[whatty]

Very hyped for this. We can dooo it!!
Not looking forward to the "it was a dead rubber" if we do though.
Not pointed at anyone on THIS forum.

 

[Brisbok]

Very hyped for this. We can dooo it!!
Not looking forward to the "it was a dead rubber" if we do though.
Not pointed at anyone on THIS forum.

I think the AB's have as much to play for as the Boks do with their world record winning streak on the line! I don't think either team will be lacking motivation to win this one! Hopefully our boys can make another step up from last week!

 

[FrankLind]

All Blacks named.

All Blacks: Israel Dagg, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Hosea Gear, Dan Carter, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw ©, Liam Messam, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Owen Franks, Andrew Hore, Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Keven Mealamu, Ben Franks, Luke Romano, Adam Thomson, Piri Weepu, Aaron Cruden, Tamati Ellison

Gear for Savea, Retallic for Romano, Thomson for Cane, Franks for Faumauina, and Ellison for Smith.

 

[Bon]

Looking forward to this game. Win,lose or draw these are the test matches that us Kiwis most look forward to. Forget dead rubbers,jetlag, and all that rubbish. This could be a cracker of a game.

 

[Dan54]

Very hyped for this. We can dooo it!!
Not looking forward to the "it was a dead rubber" if we do though.
Not pointed at anyone on THIS forum.

But what if you lose??? I can't wait, same as you whatty, I really hoping the ABs can put together 2 good games in row, have struggled so far to really follow up top performance with another, though they have still done enough to win..

 

[vismyr]

I like Gear, but I've lost patience with him as an All Black. He's big and physical and one of the best finishers in the game, but he just doesn't get involved enough. Last week Savea looked for the hard work and I would have stuck with him. I thought Hore looked very slow last week, and seems to be on his last legs. It was his defensive error that allowed the second Puma try and I would have like to see Mealamu start. Ellision is a good player, but Ben Smith has made tremendous impact each time he's come on so don't get the change there. Same with Thomson -- this is going to be a tough, physical encounter, which is much more suited to Cane. I guess Hansen and Co. have there reasons though...no complaints.

Should be a cracker of a game, with no holds barred. Was very impressed with Habanna this season -- I've never been a fan of his play or attitude, but he's been fantastic. The 'Boks have finally chosen a younger, more potent team and I can't wait to see how they go against this experienced All Blacks side.

And agreed -- the dead rubber thing is never an excuse I like to hear from any side. With Richie's 100th test win beckoning and a chance to set a new tier one world-record if they can win this. I think New Zealand will put some points on the board and pressure the 'Boks into mistakes.

All Blacks by 10

 

[The Red Baron]

Channeling Nisbo, it is really going to be a 'ding-dong' battle in the forwards. I think both packs are going to rip into each other, trying to gain ascendency. That alone is worth staying up for.

 

[badabing59]

Goosen 0-2, including a sitter from out in front

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Darkness appear to be getting caned in short arm and full penalties early.

 

[badabing59]

Darkness getting caned in short arm and full penalties early.

Yep they've got to sort that out or its going to be a very long night for them

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Mr Rolland not known for giving leeway on technical stuff.

 

[ChargerWA]

Rolland is a shit ref. He overimposes himself on the game.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Habana is in! Cocky look on his face there but I guess you can look cocky when you're that fast.

 

[badabing59]

Good try Habana, and yes Rolland can FO back to the North

 

[Hugh Jarse]

The Hyena (Habana) has pounced. Darkness behind 0-7. 14:20 gone

 

[ChargerWA]

Boks are switched on here.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Smart territorial kick from De Villiers - someone needs to show that to the Wallabies - the difference between kicking with & without purpose.

BTW AB's really getting killed by Rolland. SA have come to play though.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

How good is the Beast call from the crowd in Soweto?

 

[Alex]

Rolland is a shit ref.

I didn't think I would ever be feeling a lot of sympathy for the all blacks when it comes to refereeing decisions - they have a bit of catching up to do in the karma column. But the first 8 or 9 minutes of this game were something special by Rolland

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Darkness seem to be kicking too much ball away. Is this because they have had Archie's Dad staying with them all week, teaching them his secrets?

You will seldom win a kicking battle with the Saffers at Altitude.