Springboks v British & Irish Lions II

[Bones]

@mikethesnow said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

Even though he doesn’t rate it,

Arise Sir Rassie

Let's not equate Rassie's idiotic antics with the lions playing shithouse.

[MiketheSnow]

@junior said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

Fuck you Rassie you asked for this you dick

What are you talking about?

Brilliant from Rassie

[Victor Meldrew]

@mikethesnow said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

Even though he doesn’t rate it,

Arise Sir Rassie

I can't stand the stupid games that managers play these days. Do your fucking talking on the field.

[akan004]

Surprised at how much dominance the Boks have had up front in the 2nd half. Thought the Lions pack had the edge in the 1st test and the 1st half. Incredible turnaround.

[Victor Meldrew]

@akan004

The substitutions were key, inspired even.

[akan004]

@victor-meldrew Yeah, Lood made a big difference.

[Rebound]

@mikethesnow I take Gatland will dust off his playbook after the 1st test against the ABs in 2017

[junior]

@rebound said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

@mikethesnow I take Gatland will dust off his playbook after the 1st test against the ABs in 2017

SBW red card incoming for the 3rd test then

[Bovidae]

@akan004 said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

Surprised at how much dominance the Boks have had up front in the 2nd half.

Yeah, the complete opposite of the 2nd half last week. The Lions really struggled to get out of their own half and lost the aerial battle.

I'm not sure what the Lions' tactics were in the last 40.

[Victor Meldrew]

@bovidae said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

I'm not sure what the Lions' tactics were in the last 40.

Keeping their powder dry?

[Bovidae]

@junior said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

@rebound said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

@mikethesnow I take Gatland will dust off his playbook after the 1st test against the ABs in 2017

SBW red card incoming for the 3rd test then

A French ref. What could go wrong?

[sparky]

Missed the game. I had more interesting things to do, although it sounds as if I had been watching wet paint dry then that would have been more interesting too.

[pakman]

@akan004 said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

@victor-meldrew Yeah, Lood made a big difference.

He was owesome.

[OomPB]

Glad to be Bok supporters.

Our coaches are top notch.

We play more ball in hand this time.

Kolisi played his best test and the bomb squad were outstanding.

We can only improve on this.

[Bones]

Be interesting to see what citings come out of this. Itoje? Kolbe?

[MajorPom]

@bones said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

Be interesting to see what citings come out of this. Itoje? Kolbe?

What did Itoje do?

[Bones]

@majorrage said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

@bones said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

Be interesting to see what citings come out of this. Itoje? Kolbe?

What did Itoje do?

Knelt on de Allende's throat.

[nzzp]

wow, did not see that second half comign from the SA team. Forwards really stepped up; driving a maul 30 m is bloody impressive.

Been an absolutely arm wrestle of a series. Last week the rub of teh green went teh way of the Lions, and they squeaked home. This week, it went the other way - and the dominance just built. Very interesting; maybe coming in underdone is smart for the Bokke.

So, after teh biggest game between RWC today, we get treated to another one next weekend. Can't wait, will be great fun.

Kolbe was so stupid. Why the hell do people run into that space- they know it's forbidden. That said, probably a yellow.

Faf was lucky that tackle didn't get looked at, and that' he's short. If Eben does that, he's walking off the park I reckon.

Overall, a really fun tight tussle. I've found it engrossing. Thought BOK had one of his better games. That could have really kicked off, and he made clear decisions and communicated tehm well. Someone said 'he reffed the way World Rugby would want him to', adn I reckon they nailed it. Plenty of whistle, but hard to argue with msot of the decisions.

Roll on next week!

[MiketheSnow]

@nzzp said in Springboks v British & Irish Lions II:

wow, did not see that second half comign from the SA team. Forwards really stepped up; driving a maul 30 m is bloody impressive.

Been an absolutely arm wrestle of a series. Last week the rub of teh green went teh way of the Lions, and they squeaked home. This week, it went the other way - and the dominance just built. Very interesting; maybe coming in underdone is smart for the Bokke.

So, after teh biggest game between RWC today, we get treated to another one next weekend. Can't wait, will be great fun.

Kolbe was so stupid. Why the hell do people run into that space- they know it's forbidden. That said, probably a yellow.

Faf was lucky that tackle didn't get looked at, and that' he's short. If Eben does that, he's walking off the park I reckon.

Overall, a really fun tight tussle. I've found it engrossing. Thought BOK had one of his better games. That could have really kicked off, and he made clear decisions and communicated tehm well. Someone said 'he reffed the way World Rugby would want him to', adn I reckon they nailed it. Plenty of whistle, but hard to argue with msot of the decisions.

Roll on next week!

Ben can put his whistle away

[Stag]

Another Gatland coached team playing Warren Ball, most uninspiring coach in the game.