2014 - November Rugby Internationals

[SlowInternet]

Argentina leading 15-0 against France after 35 minutes.

 

[OrbitalDawn]

4 drop goals already by Sanchez... One more and he's got the record.

 

[OrbitalDawn]

All Blacks won team of the year, Steve Hansen won coach of the year and Brodie Retallick won player of the year.

 

[Werner Harding]

I keep saying the Wallabies are WC contenders but no one is listening! Emotions aside in terms of raw talent no side can match them. All Blacks have proven experience (Mealamu, McCaw, Read, Nonu, Whitelock, Carter etc), England&Boks are a nervous bunch, Ire&Fra exciting and threatening on their day but not enough to string two top wins together. Make no mistake Australia are genuine contenders and those players know they have it within them to win.

still think so after yesterdays game? oh and by the way that's 3 wins for Ireland now

 

[ZCFOutkast]

still think so after yesterdays game? oh and by the way that's 3 wins for Ireland now

Ireland didn't beat the best Bok team possible, despite winning the Six nations England beat them I think, Australia showed how far ahead Ireland they can be if they put their mind to it (same with ABs to Boks). With all of this in mind I don't think Ireland can string two big wins together to get the win.

There are five teams with enough depth in class - NZ, AUS, ENG, SA, FRA. Ireland have joined that group. At home I think pressure will outweight home advantage so not England, with this team I'm not sure Boks will go past quarters, If France win I'll be shocked, to a less extent Ireland. Can NZ have a perfect tournament, after learning how to win recently (2011)? Maybe, but my money's on Australia.

 

[Sm00thSm0k3]

This game must end, it's pain and suffering to watch.

After 20 minutes I could't force myself to watch any more of the snore fest...seems like I didn't miss much except a nice last minute try.

 

[thestaggy]

Italian forwards doing well....some big boys in there

The Italians have historically fielded powerful packs and especially front rowers, but it tends to go pear-shaped for them from number 9.

France and South Africa seem to have the same thing in common; They both play to the level of their opponents, lacking consistency in their performances.

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

The positives for Meyer were few with too many handling errors, turnovers conceded and lost set-pieces, though he was pleased with the defensive display and the manner in which the Boks dominated the scrums with a second-string front-row.

Excuse me what? This is popping up in a few articles and I find myself wondering exactly what game they were watching where we 'dominated' or 'stood up excellently' in our scrums.

 

[zorro5614]

Excuse me what? This is popping up in a few articles and I find myself wondering exactly what game they were watching where we 'dominated' or 'stood up excellently' in our scrums.

The scrums were decent first half, but got worse later. Felt sorry for Julian Redelinghuys having to scrum with Guthro and Bismark. Guthro is not a strong scrummager and Bismark is always popping out of the scrums.

 

[OrbitalDawn]

Wtf is Gurthro even in the team? Honestly...

 

[zorro5614]

Schalk van der Merwe from the Lions should have been there

 

[GreGorGy]

I found a little collectable that fanie will like:

 

[faniebraai]

No17 FTW!

 

[APoc184]

The Springbok team to face Wales in Cardiff is:

15 Willie le Roux 24 caps, 35 points
14 Cornal Hendricks 10 caps, 25 points
13 Jan Serfontein 19 caps, 10 points
12 Jean de Villiers (captain) 105 caps 135 points
11 Lwazi Mvovo 9 caps, 15 points
10 Pat Lambie 39 caps, 100 points
9 Cobus Reinach 5 caps, 10 points
8 Duane Vermeulen 28 caps, 10 points
7 Teboho “Oupa” Mohoje 6 caps, 0 points
6 Marcell Coetzee 25 caps, 30 points
5 Victor Matfield (vice-captain) 120 caps, 35 points
4 Eben Etzebeth 32 caps, 0 points
3 Coenie Oosthuizen 20 caps, 15 points
2 Bismarck du Plessis 69 caps, 45 points
1 Tendai Mtawarira 63 caps, 10 points

Bench:
16 Adriaan Strauss 43 caps, 25 points
17 Trevor Nyakane 12 caps, 5 points
18 Julian Redelinghuys 1 caps, 0 points
19 Lood de Jager 8 caps, 10 points
20 Nizaam Carr 1 caps, 0 points
21 Francois Hougaard 34 caps, 25 points
22 Handré Pollard 8 caps, 65 points
23 Damian de Allende 2 caps, 0

 

[APoc184]

Glad to see Mvovo getting a start.

 

[OGroteKoning]

I thought Matfield retired ...was he and Bakkies not joined by the hip?

 

[OrbitalDawn]

Glad to see Mvovo getting a start.

Yep. Can't believe he only has 9 caps.

 

[faniebraai]

The Springbok team to face Wales in Cardiff is:

15 Willie le Roux 24 caps, 35 points
14 Cornal Hendricks 10 caps, 25 points
13 Jan Serfontein 19 caps, 10 points
12 Jean de Villiers (captain) 105 caps 135 points
11 Lwazi Mvovo 9 caps, 15 points
10 Pat Lambie 39 caps, 100 points
9 Cobus Reinach 5 caps, 10 points
8 Duane Vermeulen 28 caps, 10 points
7 Teboho “Oupa” Mohoje 6 caps, 0 points
6 Marcell Coetzee 25 caps, 30 points
5 Victor Matfield (vice-captain) 120 caps, 35 points
4 Eben Etzebeth 32 caps, 0 points
3 Coenie Oosthuizen 20 caps, 15 points
2 Bismarck du Plessis 69 caps, 45 points
1 Tendai Mtawarira 63 caps, 10 points

Bench:
16 Adriaan Strauss 43 caps, 25 points
17 Trevor Nyakane 12 caps, 5 points
18 Julian Redelinghuys 1 caps, 0 points
19 Lood de Jager 8 caps, 10 points
20 Nizaam Carr 1 caps, 0 points
21 Francois Hougaard 34 caps, 25 points
22 Handré Pollard 8 caps, 65 points
23 Damian de Allende 2 caps, 0

didn't they call up paige and boshoff? what for?

 

[OrbitalDawn]

didn't they call up paige and boshoff? what for?

Wider group, experience, injury cover etc.

 

[faniebraai]

Wider group, experience, injury cover etc.

for 1 game? that's silly and probably a waste of money if you ask me