All Blacks vs Springbokke : Auckland
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I disagree about the ABs being thrown together,
The ABs pigs will be athletic and mobile and the loss of FDP will be critical to the Boks.
I also think Franks is an excellent THP (a shame he never took up the offer to play for aus), the rest of front row is good as well.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
Get out your Justice armbands....
Really, as a repeat offender he has to go for a decent stint for that. I think he needs an MRI to check for functional grey matter...The guy is a moron on the field.
And not at all well...Not one of Snor's finest picks.
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Steve Williams (59)
I can't wait for PDV's analysis of the Bakkies incident - get your Tutu's ready....
The ABs are hitting the Bokke defensive line hard and at pace, and it is telling. The Bokke are starting flatter and slower and just not getting as much go forward. I hope Deans et al are watching closely. Of course, it helps when you have forwards who want to hit hard...
We are screwed...big time.
We are screwed...big time.
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chief
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Bakkies will be cited for sure.
I'm confused completely with South Africa's tactics. They rely on Morne Steyn's points. Yet the AB's have been fairly disciplined in his kicking zone. John Smit is not a very good captain IMO. They need 7 pointers and not 3 pointers. It is a bit disappointing to see such elementary captaincy in such a high level. Springboks lineout has been terrible. John Smit's throwing again has been hideous to say the least. Scrums have had too many resets, surprised not many penalties have occurred, had Romain Poite been handed the whistle there would have been numerous penalties each way.
All Blacks use their ball while SA just decline to do so despite I think SA have had much more possession. Jimmy Cowan has been dreadful. Poor service.
I'm confused completely with South Africa's tactics. They rely on Morne Steyn's points. Yet the AB's have been fairly disciplined in his kicking zone. John Smit is not a very good captain IMO. They need 7 pointers and not 3 pointers. It is a bit disappointing to see such elementary captaincy in such a high level. Springboks lineout has been terrible. John Smit's throwing again has been hideous to say the least. Scrums have had too many resets, surprised not many penalties have occurred, had Romain Poite been handed the whistle there would have been numerous penalties each way.
All Blacks use their ball while SA just decline to do so despite I think SA have had much more possession. Jimmy Cowan has been dreadful. Poor service.
While I thought the ABs played very well, I dont think either team is unbeatable. The Boks just didnt show up physically- where was the backrow? I would like to see the ruck turnover stats, because I can only remember 1 Bok turnover. JdV was exposed to be a woeful selection, he was caught out of position at least 3 times in the first half, and only had the ball three or four times in the whole game. They just lacked their usual spark, apart from one good period in the first 15 minutes. Badly missing DuPreez thats for sure.
And while the ABs were good they weren't scintillating. They always play best at Eden Park, and their forwards really showed up-all 8 deserve a mention. But they stagnated a bit in the second half, and a better team would have made it a much closer game. Time will tell on this, but I am certainly not in the 'we're totally fucked' camp after that game.
And while the ABs were good they weren't scintillating. They always play best at Eden Park, and their forwards really showed up-all 8 deserve a mention. But they stagnated a bit in the second half, and a better team would have made it a much closer game. Time will tell on this, but I am certainly not in the 'we're totally fucked' camp after that game.
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Mark Ella (57)
Well played by the All Blacks. The problem for SA is they lack a plan B and completely lose shape when they are not dictating the terms of the match. It was also obvious last year when we beat them in Brisbane. What suprised me was the quality of the All Black line out.
I was suprised how people doubted the aggresion af the AB.
I was suprised how people doubted the aggresion af the AB.
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tranquility
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Even though JdV started his career on the wing it just isn't his position, when he is in form he is arguably the best 12 in the game. The Bokke center pair just has to be 12. JdV 13. Fourie - it is just so damaging.
Bokke missed FdP badly, and the All Blacks pack were rampant.
Bokke missed FdP badly, and the All Blacks pack were rampant.
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Richard D. James
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The Bakkies headbutt!
now in GIF form
now in GIF form
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Geoff Shaw (53)
The funny thing is Olivier, whilst serviceable, has never gotten close to matching JdV's peak form.
As such a big fan of sticking with "mechanics" you would think PdV would of stuck with him. I mean, a year in Irish rugby surely wouldn't have negatively impacted his game that much. Not to mention Aplon has been a revelation and could easily fill the left over wing jersey.
Still, props to the man for taking a gamble, it certainly wasn't a MAJOR reason why they lost the game.
As such a big fan of sticking with "mechanics" you would think PdV would of stuck with him. I mean, a year in Irish rugby surely wouldn't have negatively impacted his game that much. Not to mention Aplon has been a revelation and could easily fill the left over wing jersey.
Still, props to the man for taking a gamble, it certainly wasn't a MAJOR reason why they lost the game.
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