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I see this game is not going to be on SABC, which stings a bit for those of us without DSTV.

It seems we will have to resort to..... other means.

Unless Gayton goes all gangster on Supersport :ROFL:
 
Mista_Mobsta said:
Interesting that Rassie is going for a 5-3 split for this game. Happy to see Grant Williams have a go again but even more glad to see Moodie back in action! Hope to see more running attacks that stick as last weekend's game had numerous opportunities for the boks to score after breaking AB's defensive line.
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Our backline defence wasn't that great last time, so maybe some cover for that.
 
Stickfigure said:
Watch at a bar/restaurant/shopping center
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Honestly if I was single or a couple, go do this. Or a local sports club.

Alternatively , your local bookie hole :ROFL: . Or a Hollywoodbets should broadcast the game, grab a bunny and bucket of beers.
 
We have an abysmal record against N.Z. in Cape Town. In their 10 previous visits to Cape Town, dating back to the 1928 tour, they have played at Newlands Stadium where New Zealand has an impressive 7-3 record against us, including beating us on the last 2 visits in 2008 & 2017. Hope the new stadium is a turning point for us.
 
Mista_Mobsta said:
Interesting that Rassie is going for a 5-3 split for this game. Happy to see Grant Williams have a go again but even more glad to see Moodie back in action! Hope to see more running attacks that stick as last weekend's game had numerous opportunities for the boks to score after breaking AB's defensive line.
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Bench makes little sense but in Rassie we trust.

5-3 when you got a captain with a niggly face, Eben and PSDT running on high mileage. 2 of Ruan, Eben or PSDT will have to play a full 80. Jaden and Am not really impact players, more suited to starting... anyway... Williams and Pollard new halfback pairing...

Some strange selections if I'm being honest but I don't think NZ have the cattle to challenge...
 
sand_man said:
Bench makes little sense but in Rassie we trust.

5-3 when you got a captain with a niggly face, Eben and PSDT running on high mileage. 2 of Ruan, Eben or PSDT will have to play a full 80. Jaden and Am not really impact players, more suited to starting... anyway... Williams and Pollard new halfback pairing...

Some strange selections if I'm being honest but I don't think NZ have the cattle to challenge...
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I thought the same before last week's game but they held their own in the scrums and the line-outs.
 
sand_man said:
Bench makes little sense but in Rassie we trust.

5-3 when you got a captain with a niggly face, Eben and PSDT running on high mileage. 2 of Ruan, Eben or PSDT will have to play a full 80. Jaden and Am not really impact players, more suited to starting... anyway... Williams and Pollard new halfback pairing...

Some strange selections if I'm being honest but I don't think NZ have the cattle to challenge...
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I don't think anyone can read PSDT without thinking 'PTSD' - he does hand out a couple of big knocks every game so maybe he should just change his name and get it over with!

In Rassie we trust indeed....
 
Werner1975 said:
I thought the same before last week's game but they held their own in the scrums and the line-outs.
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NZ scrum very strong, our line-outs misfired when Ruan was off the field. Marx battled initially but found his jumpers when it really mattered.

Ruan had a very good game. He's a solid 5, technically very good and very much in the Mostert mold. I like him. Insane to think he's 4th or 5th choice. The locks this country produces is absolutely prolific!!

Eben and PSDT are wracking up the minutes. I think Rassie wanted to rest them but circumstances haven't been ideal. Moerat crying off with concussion, in the opening 2 minutes against Australia, Jean, RG, Lood still injured etc etc etc Eben and PSDT are being over played at the moment and Rassie knows it.

Anyway, Boks by 8 over the weekend. But the bench worries me, specifically up front if we lose a lock to injury early on...
 
sand_man said:
NZ scrum very strong, our line-outs misfired when Ruan was off the field. Marx battled initially but found his jumpers when it really mattered.

Ruan had a very good game. He's a solid 5, technically very good and very much in the Mostert mold. I like him. Insane to think he's 4th or 5th choice. The locks this country produces is absolutely prolific!!

Eben and PSDT are wracking up the minutes. I think Rassie wanted to rest them but circumstances haven't been ideal. Moerat crying off with concussion, in the opening 2 minutes against Australia, Jean, RG, Lood still injured etc etc etc Eben and PSDT are being over played at the moment and Rassie knows it.

Anyway, Boks by 8 over the weekend. But the bench worries me, specifically up front if we lose a lock to injury early on...
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Here's hoping NZ don't specifically target Eben/PSDT the way Frizzel 'cleaned' out Mbonambi in 2023 WC
 
Yes, it's a pity we are experiencing a lock crisis at the moment. Eben and PSDT definately being over-played. Would have loved to see "The Viking"/RG in the team. Nortje definite a player to watch, I like him as well.
 
Mista_Mobsta said:
Here's hoping NZ don't specifically target Eben/PSDT the way Frizzel 'cleaned' out Mbonambi in 2023 WC
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Yeah, I here you.. Not convinced Frizell intentionally went out to injure Bongi though. I know that's quite a common narrative but not for me. I always give the player the benefit of the doubt.
 
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