South Africa v Ireland Test#2
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It's those sort of Neanderthal tactics that have SA where they are. NH teams love narrow 1 of the ruck "he-man" tactics. Easy to defend.
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<p>I've got Ireland +9.5 and am struggling to think of why the TAB isn't offering a tighter spread. </p>
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<p>I can see SA winning since they have a lot of pride in their jumper, (arguably more pride than any other team in the world) but I would be surprised if they do it comfortably.</p> -
<p>South Africa always tougher on the high veldt.</p>
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<p>They'll bounce back this week I think as much as I'd like Ireland to win given my ancestry.</p> -
<p>I have been reading a few articles and maybe the Irish are being careful not to say anything to fire up the Saffers but jeez they don't sound confident of winning. "Maybe we can win". "Maybe if we keep all 15 of our guys on the field"."Maybe this". "Maybe that". FIRE UP IRELAND.</p>
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<p>I've got Ireland +9.5 and am struggling to think of why the TAB isn't offering a tighter spread. </p>
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<p>I can see SA winning since they have a lot of pride in their jumper, (arguably more pride than any other team in the world) but I would be surprised if they do it comfortably.</p>
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<p>Ireland $4 head to head, not as good as last week, but still decent.</p> -
SA are a complete and utter shambles. At this rate they are in for a caning.
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Going ok so far. <br><br>
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<p>Woke up so I checked the score. Just had a good laugh. An extra $300 in the pocket so no complaints from my side. If you don't wanna pick your best players cause you don't like their skin tone then that's what you deserve. RIP Springboks</p>
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<p>who would you have in for whom?</p> -
Squeaky bum time. <br><br>
4 point margin. Ten to go. <br><br>
Ireland need to score next. -
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who would you have in for whom?</p></blockquote>
Steven Kitshoff has been the best loosehead in South Africa for at least 2 years. Give him a chance.<br><br>
Damian de Allende has just given us the lead with a good try, but dear oh dear how many tackles has he missed?<br><br>
First Irish try was a direct result of Mvovo playing like he does and cowering away from a high ball. I can name a handful of better wingers but none that are considered "African" by the government.<br><br>
Siya Kolisi has been nothing short of a disaster.<br><br>
The difference between teams at test level is minuscule. When you're giving up 20% of your effectiveness by not picking the best player for each position, you're making it much much harder for yourself. Coaching is only a small part of it.<br><br>
Very relieved with the win. Very surprised, but very very very relieved.<br><br>
My heart breaks for Allister Coetzee. He's an incredible guy. But he will be given mission impossible over the next 4 years.
