RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks
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@foobaNZ said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
Every podcast I've listened too (and there have been many) is talking about how the ABs need to counter the Boks.
There is next to 0 chat about the threats the ABs pose and what SA will have to do to deal with them.
Am I crazy or is this a bit weird?
It's being talked about like it's a given SA will be the ones applying the pressure all game.
might just because Sa have come out with this unusual bench etc....they are very obvious in they way they look like theyre planning something...we're we have largely stuck with the same starting 23
@Kiwiwomble I think it's justified chat, however, we are sure as shit going to test them too.
For me the most relevant talking point is can they cope with us to start.
If it's close and they bring on the bench, then yup, it's gonna be tough for us to counter (but I back our boys to do it).
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@Windows97 said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
A sensible team - we've gone with our big boys to counter their big boys.
Would have loved to see Roigard in there but that was never going to happen, was always going to be Christie for the knockout games.
But the tactics from SA are obvious, grind, kick and strangle. I can only hope the 7-1 split comes back to hurt them, but that's injury dependent on the day.
im really surprised it hasnt bitten them already , its not that uncommon for 2 or even 3 backs to go down during the course of a game , ankles , hamstrings, knees etc .
@kiwiinmelb said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Windows97 said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
A sensible team - we've gone with our big boys to counter their big boys.
Would have loved to see Roigard in there but that was never going to happen, was always going to be Christie for the knockout games.
But the tactics from SA are obvious, grind, kick and strangle. I can only hope the 7-1 split comes back to hurt them, but that's injury dependent on the day.
im really surprised it hasnt bitten them already , its not that uncommon for 2 or even 3 backs to go down during the course of a game , ankles , hamstrings, knees etc .
that normally happens when they get tackled
when your backs never touch the ball, they don't get tackled, and therefore don't get hurt
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Unless attempting to catch a ball off a kick, I would be surprised if the ball gets past 10.
Surely we target Faf this week, legally of course.
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@Jailbreak7 said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Dodge said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
I mean, no one has said it that I’ve seen, but the Boks are fucking roided up to the nuts, their coaches cheat with HIAs, their coaches attack referees, their players are mostly fluffybunnies, there isn’t a single neutral fan who wants them to win.
Beautiful. About time someone said this.
Doesn’t go far enough. I heard they’re mean to small animals and break children’s toys. They also cheat at golf and park in handicap spaces.
Worst of all, they play rugby to win not to entertain other countries’ casual fans. Scum.
@Smuts said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Jailbreak7 said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Dodge said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
I mean, no one has said it that I’ve seen, but the Boks are fucking roided up to the nuts, their coaches cheat with HIAs, their coaches attack referees, their players are mostly fluffybunnies, there isn’t a single neutral fan who wants them to win.
Beautiful. About time someone said this.
Doesn’t go far enough. I heard they’re mean to small animals and break children’s toys. They also cheat at golf and park in handicap spaces.
Worst of all, they
playcheat at rugby to win not to entertain other countries’ casual fans. Scum. -
@game_film probably not. That welsh scrummie just got caught.
But even the boyos try to keep their gear out of their trophies. I’m kidding. The welsh don’t have any trophies
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@Smuts said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Jailbreak7 said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Dodge said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
I mean, no one has said it that I’ve seen, but the Boks are fucking roided up to the nuts, their coaches cheat with HIAs, their coaches attack referees, their players are mostly fluffybunnies, there isn’t a single neutral fan who wants them to win.
Beautiful. About time someone said this.
Doesn’t go far enough. I heard they’re mean to small animals and break children’s toys. They also cheat at golf and park in handicap spaces.
Worst of all, they
playcheat at rugby to win not to entertain other countries’ casual fans. Scum.@Rancid-Schnitzel get your excuses in early. I like it.
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@Rancid-Schnitzel get your excuses in early. I like it.
@Smuts said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Rancid-Schnitzel get your excuses in early. I like it.
We don't need excuses, the reality is we're just here to make up numbers, you lot are unbackable favourites.
You have the mastercoach Rassie of the Erasmus's and we have some bloke who was eating pies near the team bus and accidentally hopped on.
You have the Bomb Squad and we have Finlay Christie.
The game is such a lock for you guys that you didn't even bother giving Suzie her first class ticket to France, she's just going to sit at home in Jo'burg and watch contented on the TV.
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@Smuts said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Rancid-Schnitzel get your excuses in early. I like it.
We don't need excuses, the reality is we're just here to make up numbers, you lot are unbackable favourites.
You have the mastercoach Rassie of the Erasmus's and we have some bloke who was eating pies near the team bus and accidentally hopped on.
You have the Bomb Squad and we have Finlay Christie.
The game is such a lock for you guys that you didn't even bother giving Suzie her first class ticket to France, she's just going to sit at home in Jo'burg and watch contented on the TV.
@Nepia said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Smuts said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Rancid-Schnitzel get your excuses in early. I like it.
We don't need excuses, the reality is we're just here to make up numbers, you lot are unbackable favourites.
You have the mastercoach Rassie of the Erasmus's and we have some bloke who was eating pies near the team bus and accidentally hopped on.
You have the Bomb Squad and we have Finlay Christie.
The game is such a lock for you guys that you didn't even bother giving Suzie her first class ticket to France, she's just going to sit at home in Jo'burg and watch contented on the TV.
Why pay for a fictional character to attend a rugby match. Especially when your best minds are already hard at work preparing new excuses?
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I’ve spent 20 years on this site hoping for people to beat the Kiwis, but I’d support a fucking Nazi XV over this bunch of Saffa fluffybunnies
@Dodge said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
I’ve spent 20 years on this site hoping for people to beat the Kiwis, but I’d support a fucking Nazi XV over this bunch of Saffa fluffybunnies
I don't think I'm comfortable with the neutrals supporting us ...
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@Dodge said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
I’ve spent 20 years on this site hoping for people to beat the Kiwis, but I’d support a fucking Nazi XV over this bunch of Saffa fluffybunnies
I don't think I'm comfortable with the neutrals supporting us ...
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@Dodge said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
I’ve spent 20 years on this site hoping for people to beat the Kiwis, but I’d support a fucking Nazi XV over this bunch of Saffa fluffybunnies
I don't think I'm comfortable with the neutrals supporting us ...
@Nepia said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Dodge said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
I’ve spent 20 years on this site hoping for people to beat the Kiwis, but I’d support a fucking Nazi XV over this bunch of Saffa fluffybunnies
I don't think I'm comfortable with the neutrals supporting us ...
Imagine how I feel. If you lose on Saturday I will feel fucking robbed
Edit: I reserve the right to hate the the kiwis 1 minute after the final whistle and hate the fact I wanted them to win
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@Kiwiwomble I think it's justified chat, however, we are sure as shit going to test them too.
For me the most relevant talking point is can they cope with us to start.
If it's close and they bring on the bench, then yup, it's gonna be tough for us to counter (but I back our boys to do it).
@foobaNZ said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Kiwiwomble I think it's justified chat, however, we are sure as shit going to test them too.
For me the most relevant talking point is can they cope with us to start.
If it's close and they bring on the bench, then yup, it's gonna be tough for us to counter (but I back our boys to do it).
i agree...i just think there is less to say about our team
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@Nepia said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Dodge said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
I’ve spent 20 years on this site hoping for people to beat the Kiwis, but I’d support a fucking Nazi XV over this bunch of Saffa fluffybunnies
I don't think I'm comfortable with the neutrals supporting us ...
Imagine how I feel. If you lose on Saturday I will feel fucking robbed
Edit: I reserve the right to hate the the kiwis 1 minute after the final whistle and hate the fact I wanted them to win
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@Rancid-Schnitzel get your excuses in early. I like it.
@Smuts said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Rancid-Schnitzel get your excuses in early. I like it.
No excuses just facts.
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there isn't anything much more overrated in the world of rugby now than the "bomb squad"
Essentially a couple of props, one who is as wide as he is tall, that get to play 35 minutes. And a good lock. They are good at scrums and fuck all else. If Barnes is on to the saffers trying to play NFL, they'll be blowing their ring pieces out after 10 minutes, and then they have to tackle Sami T and young Williams. Good fucking luck. And in case no one noticed, we have a fairly decent lock on the bench as well.
Against us those forwards are going to have to do more than push in scrums and mill around the halfway mark watching kicks go both ways over their heads. Their starting props have been under pressure all tournament. Their veteran #8 is starting to look old in the legs. They've brought back headless Faf to start.
We'll be out of sight before the bench even comes on.
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I'm more concerned about what to do about Rassie and that light. How on earth do we counter that piece of genius????
Actually, why does he need that effing light when he has half the population of Johannesburg running onto the pitch for most of the game?
