The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
6 weeks likely. Contact sports can complicate it. As can the weight loss in the first few weeks.
Rugby Championship 2025: South Africa v Australia
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Pfitzy
Phil Waugh (73)
Ox Nche looked gassed after running out onto the field. Which isn't unusual.
Uh huh
Tom Lawton (22)
I can't be bothered typing out a whole team.
Bell, Valetini and Kellaway replace the injured Slipper, Wilson and Pietsch. Ross and Toole come onto the bench. McReight gets the armband. Done.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I was tucked up in bed while this most remarkable game was on. Holy crap, how do you give up a 22 point lead against the #1 team in the world on a ground you've not beaten them on for 60+ years and still win? And not just win, but win running away in the end. Another 20 minutes and we would have stuck another two tries on them, they were fading and we were getting stronger.
Say it very quietly but Joe might just be building something special with this group. All the injuries, all the things going against us and the boys just stuck fat and worked their way back into the game. There is a composure, grit and belief building with these guys. That's leadership and culture right there.
Some pretty special talent is emerging too: Ikitau, Hooper, Jorgenson, Frost and JAS to name just a few.
Say it very quietly but Joe might just be building something special with this group. All the injuries, all the things going against us and the boys just stuck fat and worked their way back into the game. There is a composure, grit and belief building with these guys. That's leadership and culture right there.
Some pretty special talent is emerging too: Ikitau, Hooper, Jorgenson, Frost and JAS to name just a few.
Mr Pilfer
Cyril Towers (30)
Was impressed by Nonggorr’s game. Williams big impact off the bench again 2nd week in a row. Definitely out bombed the bomb squad.
Expect springboks to make wholesale changes for next week. Sentiment could change very quickly for them, from having great depth and innovators etc to suddenly being too old and arrogant.
Subbing their captain just after half time seems strange as well
Expect springboks to make wholesale changes for next week. Sentiment could change very quickly for them, from having great depth and innovators etc to suddenly being too old and arrogant.
Subbing their captain just after half time seems strange as well
The Red Baron
Chilla Wilson (44)
I thought I heard Rassie say at his press conference that Kolisi picked up an injury, so that might be why he went off so early.
rugbyAU
Chilla Wilson (44)
wasn't he injured
Cauliflower Ear
Peter Burge (5)
reports were that Joe Schmidt was seen walking into Ellis Park with this in his back pocket:
Backintheolddays
Bob Loudon (25)
While proud as punch of the Wobblies can’t believe I’ve seen a worse last 20min from the Saffas after their magnificent opening.
Expect wholesale changes and a reversion to type for gameplay. They will scrum for penalties and box kick all day. Expect a back three that knows how to tackle and a 10 with better game management.
Im worried about the scrum. BOK reffed well for us. Will be kiwi Doleman for the next.
Expect wholesale changes and a reversion to type for gameplay. They will scrum for penalties and box kick all day. Expect a back three that knows how to tackle and a 10 with better game management.
Im worried about the scrum. BOK reffed well for us. Will be kiwi Doleman for the next.
Tomthumb
Peter Johnson (47)
Quite strange reading all the Harry Wilson criticism after he scored 2 tries and captained the Wallabies to a 16 point win over the Springboks at Ellis Park
As far as I'm concerned the guy has got himself the 8 jersey and captaincy set in stone. Absolute workhorse, a great leader and has still got room to develop further
As far as I'm concerned the guy has got himself the 8 jersey and captaincy set in stone. Absolute workhorse, a great leader and has still got room to develop further
wamberal99
Vay Wilson (31)
FFFFFFrost was fffffffantastic.
dillyboy
John Solomon (38)
100% this!
Has long as he pulls up fit (which I'm hoping as they haven't listed him on the injury sheet) he's out starting 8
John S
Ken Catchpole (46)
Funny listening to the Eggchasers boys - they managed to bring the Lions into it "thought the Lions tour was ho-hum, beat an average Australian team 2-1, now, they've gone home having beating the team that beat the best team in the world" - it's a long bow to draw, but it was such an unexpected win for us. So many people have been writing off the Wallabies that I'm sure there has to be some humble pie being eaten right now.
I was on a course, so didn't want to fall asleep on Sunday, so watched it on replay when I got home. Such a good way to end the weekend.
I was on a course, so didn't want to fall asleep on Sunday, so watched it on replay when I got home. Such a good way to end the weekend.
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Nonggorr is very good. Still in the phase of his career where he has ups and downs but as they level out he can establish himself as a consistent Test Prop. Australia has been caught at times of picking and hoping someone is up to it but Zane has genuine size and power and could be a long term successor for AAA. Bell is an outlier in how he can move and we shouldn't underestimate the value in having some beast who can be a rock at scrum time. I'd like to see Zane become that guy.
Williams off the bench as well is fantastic. He brings a hard edge and mobility. The bloke has backrow movement but tight five grit.
He ran for 65 metres no other forward ran more than 8 and did 12 tackles and missed one. Also gave away two penalties.
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Have to admit the run meters are from getting it open space twice. His ability to be in position is undeniable though.
Major Tom
John Solomon (38)
He is very smart. Runs perfect lines when he's not trying to run over the top of defenses.
That's it. You watch his movements for his second try. Was trudging in midfield with a few other players but read the play perfectly, stayed alive and ended up running the perfect support line. He does it all the time. Bobby V or Hooper would never score the tries he does.
Although the one big area he needs to work on are his dives to score. No flair or panache. Almost forgot to ground it the second time. Need to show him videos of Ben Tune, Chris Latham, Matt Giteau etc.
Although the one big area he needs to work on are his dives to score. No flair or panache. Almost forgot to ground it the second time. Need to show him videos of Ben Tune, Chris Latham, Matt Giteau etc.
Dismal Pillock
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
This player has drawn the attention of The All Airport XV selectors.
Has the physique, the hand eye, the running, the kicking, the whole package, yet after all these years still hasnt cracked it