The Rugby Thread - Part Deux

sand_man said:
On EOYT the Boks apparently scored only 12 points by penalty (4)... Pollard's boot won us the 2023 RWC, 2027 will be won on tries scored...
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Think you may need to take a closer look at those stats.

You remove the Wales and Japan games and AB's only scored 3 tries and the Boks only scored 4 in all their other games combined on tour.
 
MuterOfWorlds said:
Think you may need to take a closer look at those stats.

You remove the Wales and Japan games and AB's only scored 3 tries and the Boks only scored 4 in all their other games combined on tour.
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I don't follow... You saying against France, Ireland and Italy the Boks scored 4 tries?
 
Speedster said:
Then the stats are clearly wrong.

EDIT: Did a quick check - we scored 30 tries. @MuterOfWorlds Where'd you source this from? You should receive an infraction for posting fake news.
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I know right. Crazy data according info AI searches are providing on the series.

Did a couple more searches since for other stats and just more nonsense. Have to wonder where its getting its info from.
 
Sharks get a win but not convincing.

Siya shooshing the new youngster replacement prop telling him to calm down after he started going off at the ref is telling a story. A bunch of players/working colleagues wearing the same jersey. They need to find a way to become a team.
 
cavedog said:
Sharks get a win but not convincing.

Siya shooshing the new youngster replacement prop telling him to calm down after he started going off at the ref is telling a story. A bunch of players/working colleagues wearing the same jersey. They need to find a way to become a team.
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Same to be said about the Bulls team at the moment. Lacking the usual passion and intensity. Ackers has his work cut out. He needs to settle on his captain, simplify the game plan and cut loose an old dog not pulling his weight to send a signal - probably Willie.
 
JeremyPepler said:
S T O R M E R S

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The last 4 stormers games I watched, I thought they’d lose each one. I have no idea how they keep winning.
 
sand_man said:
I've said it before, the season is too long. Player workload starting to take its toll.
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I asked ChatGPT a while back how many matches these fours play in a year.

REAL EXAMPLES: HOW MANY GAMES TOP SA PLAYERS ACTUALLY PLAY

These are realistic seasons for elite players who play club rugby
and Springbok Tests.

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EXAMPLE 1: DAMIAN WILLEMSE (Stormers + Springboks)
Season example: 2022

Stormers (URC + Europe):
- About 14 URC matches
- About 4 European matches
Stormers total: ~18 matches

Springboks:
- Rugby Championship: 6 tests
- July international series: 3 tests
- November tour: 4 tests
Springboks total: 13 tests

TOTAL MATCHES IN THE YEAR:
Stormers: 18
Springboks: 13
TOTAL = 31 MATCHES

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EXAMPLE 2: MANIE LIBBOK (Stormers + Springboks)
Season example: 2023

Stormers (URC + Europe):
- About 20–22 matches

Springboks:
- About 5–6 tests

TOTAL MATCHES IN THE YEAR:
Stormers: 20–22
Springboks: 5–6
TOTAL = ~25–28 MATCHES

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EXAMPLE 3: EBEN ETZEBETH (Sharks + Springboks)
Season example: 2023 (World Cup year)

Club rugby (URC + Europe):
- About 15 matches

Springboks:
- About 12 tests (including World Cup)

TOTAL MATCHES IN THE YEAR:
Club: 15
Springboks: 12
TOTAL = 27 MATCHES

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SUMMARY

Elite Springbok players typically play:
- Around 25–33 matches per year
- Rarely exceed the low 30s due to workload management
- They do NOT play full club + Currie Cup + Springbok seasons
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