Friendly: Argentina vs South Africa

“Friendly” Lol I bet. Comment 1, posted at 15.08.15 19:56:51 by Seth101

Please let it be a decent game! Comment 2, posted at 15.08.15 19:59:23 by pastorshark

Ireland-Scotland was very decent in the second half…nice game to watch… Comment 3, posted at 15.08.15 20:00:05 by pastorshark

Damnit, our second thread just got nuked! 🙁 Comment 4, posted at 15.08.15 20:27:36 by vanmartin

@vanmartin (Comment 4) : Oh dear…and I was so convinced that that was going to be the one with the entertaining game! Comment 5, posted at 15.08.15 20:33:22 by pastorshark

Rooorrryyyyy!! Oops, sorry…wrong game! Comment 6, posted at 15.08.15 20:46:28 by pastorshark

Will SABC broadcast the Bok game? Comment 7, posted at 15.08.15 20:52:28 by JarsonX

@JarsonX (Comment 7) : I don’t think so… Comment 8, posted at 15.08.15 20:54:41 by pastorshark

@JarsonX (Comment 7) : Only looks like soccer on SABC1… Comment 9, posted at 15.08.15 20:56:23 by pastorshark

Sooo…Namibia beat Zimbabwe 80-6! That seems to be an excellent preparation for the world cup… Comment 10, posted at 15.08.15 21:03:16 by pastorshark

France almost scored straight away against England… Comment 11, posted at 15.08.15 21:05:48 by pastorshark

Looks like good weather in Buenos Aires… Comment 12, posted at 15.08.15 21:07:24 by pastorshark

A few late changes for Argentina: Hernandez out with a stomach bug and Ayerza out with a hamstring issue… Comment 13, posted at 15.08.15 21:09:08 by pastorshark

France lead 0-3 after 7 mins… Comment 14, posted at 15.08.15 21:10:39 by pastorshark

France look switched on tonight… Comment 15, posted at 15.08.15 21:12:55 by pastorshark

Wow, great try by the England winger…Watson… Comment 16, posted at 15.08.15 21:15:35 by pastorshark

England lead 7-3 after 13 minutes… Comment 17, posted at 15.08.15 21:16:08 by pastorshark

Wow! Another great try by England! Watson again…but seriousLy, that’s how a backline is supposedbto run! Comment 18, posted at 15.08.15 21:22:32 by pastorshark

12-3 England… Comment 19, posted at 15.08.15 21:23:27 by pastorshark

France kills England’s scrum and wins a penalty…12-6… Comment 20, posted at 15.08.15 21:30:04 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 18) : When last have we seen a backline move from the Boks like the one that led to Watson’s 2nd? Comment 21, posted at 15.08.15 21:30:25 by Spirit of Rugby

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 21) : 😯 Comment 22, posted at 15.08.15 21:34:30 by pastorshark

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 21) : Funny thing us Meyer just spent the whole week talking about how the running game is not the right one for the northern hemisphere. Comment 23, posted at 15.08.15 21:34:38 by Seth101

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 21) : And wasn’t it just so lovely to watch! Comment 24, posted at 15.08.15 21:34:54 by pastorshark

France just edging the scrum battle. Comment 25, posted at 15.08.15 21:36:18 by Spirit of Rugby

@Seth101 (Comment 23) : Well, in that HM makes a fair point…remember, a warm August is one thing in Europe and October often something very different. And I’m pretty sure the running game basically never wins the world cup. But having said that…it was beautiful to watch and I’d love to see it from the Boks… Comment 26, posted at 15.08.15 21:37:07 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 24) : That is why I love this game! Comment 27, posted at 15.08.15 21:37:19 by Spirit of Rugby

Anthems…and not a good start…is the mike on mute? Comment 28, posted at 15.08.15 21:37:34 by pastorshark

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 27) : Yup… Comment 29, posted at 15.08.15 21:38:00 by pastorshark

Ah…there it is… Comment 30, posted at 15.08.15 21:38:21 by pastorshark

Here comes the Argentinian anthem…with it’s 57 minute intro! Comment 31, posted at 15.08.15 21:39:12 by pastorshark

Argentinians crying all over the place… Comment 32, posted at 15.08.15 21:39:49 by pastorshark

The mike is on mute again… Comment 33, posted at 15.08.15 21:40:20 by pastorshark

Damn. Those Argentinians look so proud when they sing their national anthem Comment 34, posted at 15.08.15 21:40:31 by Mutley

Here we go… Comment 35, posted at 15.08.15 21:40:38 by pastorshark

12-9 in England…and England with a yellow… Comment 36, posted at 15.08.15 21:41:12 by pastorshark

Lambie to kick off… Comment 37, posted at 15.08.15 21:41:41 by pastorshark

Lambie starts the game Comment 38, posted at 15.08.15 21:41:48 by Mutley

Lambie with a deep kick off… Comment 39, posted at 15.08.15 21:42:13 by pastorshark

Lambie with a very good tactical kick!! Poor camera work though… Comment 40, posted at 15.08.15 21:42:57 by pastorshark

So who was the bright spark who decided we should play in white? Comment 41, posted at 15.08.15 21:43:23 by Seth101

Krusty the Clown has lost his hair!! Comment 42, posted at 15.08.15 21:43:39 by pastorshark

Imhoff almost in the corner. Great defence by Etsebeth Comment 43, posted at 15.08.15 21:43:59 by Mutley

Kirchener is turned over and the Argies almost score… Comment 44, posted at 15.08.15 21:44:09 by pastorshark

Lambie clears well… Comment 45, posted at 15.08.15 21:44:27 by pastorshark

Just a great try saving tackle bybEtzebeth… Comment 46, posted at 15.08.15 21:44:52 by pastorshark

@Seth101 (Comment 41) : I was wondering that too. Teams looks very similar Comment 47, posted at 15.08.15 21:45:05 by Mutley

Argies already making our boys look ordinary. Comment 48, posted at 15.08.15 21:45:20 by Spirit of Rugby

Lambie with a nice attacking chip…Mvovo puts pressure on but Argentina clean it up well… Comment 49, posted at 15.08.15 21:45:38 by pastorshark

Good counter drive by the Boks…but Strauss is penalised…unlucky… Comment 50, posted at 15.08.15 21:46:18 by pastorshark

Penalty kick well kept in by the Boks! Bjt Kirchener doesn’t kicknit out… Comment 51, posted at 15.08.15 21:46:58 by pastorshark

@Seth101 (Comment 41) : Weird! Comment 52, posted at 15.08.15 21:47:37 by pastorshark

Brussouw wins the breakdown penalty…Lambie takes a shot…and nails it straight through the middle…0-3… Comment 53, posted at 15.08.15 21:48:24 by pastorshark

Great penalty won by Brussow. Lambie going for posts and its over Boks 3 Argies 0 6min Comment 54, posted at 15.08.15 21:48:30 by Mutley

Matfield and Etzebeth cock up the restart and knock each other down.m.ai! Comment 55, posted at 15.08.15 21:49:05 by pastorshark

First scrum… Comment 56, posted at 15.08.15 21:49:29 by pastorshark

How amateur was that restart? Three stooges falling over one another. 🙄 Comment 57, posted at 15.08.15 21:49:47 by Spirit of Rugby

Springboks have the heavier pack. Burgers ego is about 110kg of that lol Comment 58, posted at 15.08.15 21:50:01 by Mutley

Reset…reset… Comment 59, posted at 15.08.15 21:50:25 by pastorshark

The Pumas set soooo low… Comment 60, posted at 15.08.15 21:50:45 by pastorshark

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 57) : Really kak! Comment 61, posted at 15.08.15 21:51:14 by pastorshark

Boks get the first scrum penalty Comment 62, posted at 15.08.15 21:51:22 by Mutley

@pastorshark (Comment 59) : In comparison the England and France scrums are solid. Comment 63, posted at 15.08.15 21:51:39 by Spirit of Rugby

A solid scrum by the Boks and they get a penalty… Comment 64, posted at 15.08.15 21:51:43 by pastorshark

Exactly same scrum as last week. Different game … different ref. Our penalty Comment 65, posted at 15.08.15 21:52:07 by byron

Lovely chip By Lambie and regathered by Habana… Comment 66, posted at 15.08.15 21:52:21 by pastorshark

Another retake from the air…but Boks penalised for holding on… Comment 67, posted at 15.08.15 21:52:54 by pastorshark

Pumas knock it on at the lineout… Comment 68, posted at 15.08.15 21:53:46 by pastorshark

Aaaaand another reset…van der Merwe went down…luckily the ref was on the other side of the scrum! Comment 69, posted at 15.08.15 21:54:49 by pastorshark

Reset… Comment 70, posted at 15.08.15 21:55:07 by pastorshark

One for us, one for them…Pumas scrum penalty… Comment 71, posted at 15.08.15 21:55:59 by pastorshark

Marcel vd Merwe concedes a scrum penalty. Sanchez tacking a shot at goal and levels the scores Argies 3 Boks 3 15min Comment 72, posted at 15.08.15 21:56:31 by Mutley

Technically correct … but utterly wrong … whole argie front row hinging Comment 73, posted at 15.08.15 21:56:36 by byron

We are so screwed this World Cup. Comment 74, posted at 15.08.15 21:56:41 by Spirit of Rugby

Sooo…reset, reset, penalty…reset, reset, penalty seems to be the scrum pattern… Comment 75, posted at 15.08.15 21:56:42 by pastorshark

Argentina nail the penalty…3-3… Comment 76, posted at 15.08.15 21:57:12 by pastorshark

Strauss makes some yards… Comment 77, posted at 15.08.15 21:57:39 by pastorshark

Lambie did well to tidy up that ball…and wins a penalty… Comment 78, posted at 15.08.15 21:58:11 by pastorshark

He will take the shot… Comment 79, posted at 15.08.15 21:58:28 by pastorshark

Argies not rolling. Lambie tacking a shot and regains the lead Boks 6 Argies 3 17min Comment 80, posted at 15.08.15 21:58:58 by Mutley

He nails it and makes it 3-6 after 17 minutes… Comment 81, posted at 15.08.15 21:59:02 by pastorshark

Kirchner: pick a defender and run into him as fast as possible. Don Quixote would be proud. Comment 82, posted at 15.08.15 21:59:29 by vanmartin

Boks run it from their 22 and win the penalty… Comment 83, posted at 15.08.15 21:59:54 by pastorshark

@vanmartin (Comment 82) : Comment 84, posted at 15.08.15 22:00:17 by pastorshark

Amazing … if you attack you get rewardwd by tge ref Comment 85, posted at 15.08.15 22:00:27 by byron

Wonderful Bok maul…and then a lack of control drops the ball into touch… Comment 86, posted at 15.08.15 22:00:54 by pastorshark

Mvovo very good under the high ball… Comment 87, posted at 15.08.15 22:01:30 by pastorshark

Lambie with a good idea but the cross kick goes juuuust over Kriel… Comment 88, posted at 15.08.15 22:02:00 by pastorshark

Good maul defence Boks… Comment 89, posted at 15.08.15 22:02:28 by pastorshark

Great rip by Brussow Comment 90, posted at 15.08.15 22:02:45 by Mutley

Brussouw with another good steal and the Boks kick through and pit pressure on… Comment 91, posted at 15.08.15 22:03:05 by pastorshark

Ohhhh Pienaar drops the ball over the try line!! Comment 92, posted at 15.08.15 22:03:42 by pastorshark

Pienaar almost in the corner but the ball dislodged. Comment 93, posted at 15.08.15 22:04:07 by Mutley

That was good play…good running, great offload by Mvovo and Pienaar should have scored… Comment 94, posted at 15.08.15 22:04:21 by pastorshark

Pumas with a defensive kick on their line…and the Boks get the penalty right up against touch… Comment 95, posted at 15.08.15 22:05:20 by pastorshark

5m defensive scrum for Argies. Boks get a scrum penalty and go for the line out Comment 96, posted at 15.08.15 22:05:35 by Mutley

Lambie kicks for the corner…lineout immediately sacked… Comment 97, posted at 15.08.15 22:05:47 by pastorshark

Another penalty to the Boks, set up the line out again Comment 98, posted at 15.08.15 22:06:12 by Mutley

Another penalty…Lambienfor the corner again… Comment 99, posted at 15.08.15 22:06:13 by pastorshark

Maul set up…Brussow stopped just short…another penalty Boks… Comment 100, posted at 15.08.15 22:06:49 by pastorshark

And a 3rd penalty. Lambie sets up the line out again Comment 101, posted at 15.08.15 22:07:02 by Mutley

Corner again… Comment 102, posted at 15.08.15 22:07:05 by pastorshark

Habana scores in the corner Comment 103, posted at 15.08.15 22:08:03 by Mutley

Lineout variation..mgood move.m.Boks attack hard…Lambie almost over…recycked and Habana is in at the corner… Comment 104, posted at 15.08.15 22:08:09 by pastorshark

Lambie nails the conversion Boks 13 Argies 3 27min Comment 105, posted at 15.08.15 22:09:26 by Mutley

Lambie with the conversion attempt from touch…nails it perfectly! That’s how you do it!! 3-13… Comment 106, posted at 15.08.15 22:09:37 by pastorshark

Alberts makes yards…and the Boks get the penalty… Comment 107, posted at 15.08.15 22:10:08 by pastorshark

Good banana kick Lambie… Comment 108, posted at 15.08.15 22:10:32 by pastorshark

Penalties conceded Argies 8 Boks 3 28min Comment 109, posted at 15.08.15 22:10:40 by Mutley

Lambie has been very good… Comment 110, posted at 15.08.15 22:11:34 by pastorshark

Brilliant try by Mvovo Comment 111, posted at 15.08.15 22:11:46 by Mutley

Mvovo with a great try!! Comment 112, posted at 15.08.15 22:11:56 by pastorshark

Awesome try mvovo Comment 113, posted at 15.08.15 22:12:03 by byron

Well done son! Great finish… Comment 114, posted at 15.08.15 22:12:17 by pastorshark

Lambie nails his fourth Boks 20 Argies 3 31min Comment 115, posted at 15.08.15 22:13:05 by Mutley

Lambie converts again…despite super kak camera work… Comment 116, posted at 15.08.15 22:13:18 by pastorshark

3-20 after 31 mins… Comment 117, posted at 15.08.15 22:13:51 by pastorshark

Telkom has decided that my Internet speed is not important, so I’m watching a sideshow. Comment 118, posted at 15.08.15 22:13:57 by Seth101

Argentina regather the kickoff variation…and win a penalty… Comment 119, posted at 15.08.15 22:14:33 by pastorshark

Penalty against Strauss Sanchez goes for goal and over Argies 6 Boks 20 33min Comment 120, posted at 15.08.15 22:15:05 by Mutley

The kick is good…and it is 6-20 straight away… Comment 121, posted at 15.08.15 22:15:07 by pastorshark

Concentrate at kickoffs boys! Comment 122, posted at 15.08.15 22:15:29 by pastorshark

Argentina under pressure but do well to run it out from their own line…and clear… Comment 123, posted at 15.08.15 22:16:06 by pastorshark

Kirchener misses the tackle… Comment 124, posted at 15.08.15 22:16:26 by pastorshark

A few missed tackles by the Boks in that move…but Pumas pass it into touch… Comment 125, posted at 15.08.15 22:17:05 by pastorshark

England lead 19-9… Comment 126, posted at 15.08.15 22:17:49 by pastorshark

Pumas steal our lineout! Ag… Comment 127, posted at 15.08.15 22:18:25 by pastorshark

What?! Glen Jackson!!! Argie knocks the kick on…Jackson says it is straight down…what?! Comment 128, posted at 15.08.15 22:19:27 by pastorshark

Brussouw has been much better today! Comment 129, posted at 15.08.15 22:19:53 by pastorshark

Penalty to Argentina…that should have been a Bok attacking scrum though…poor reffing! Comment 130, posted at 15.08.15 22:20:34 by pastorshark

Argentina will take another shot…and nails it again…20-9… Comment 131, posted at 15.08.15 22:21:08 by pastorshark

Penalty attempt by Sanchez and over. Argies 9 Boks 20 38min Comment 132, posted at 15.08.15 22:21:15 by Mutley

Habana regathers Lambie’s restart…Boks attack… Comment 133, posted at 15.08.15 22:21:36 by pastorshark

Big handbags now…Argies losing their heads! They got a bit of a lucky breakdown penalty… Comment 134, posted at 15.08.15 22:22:29 by pastorshark

TMO to check for possible foul play Comment 135, posted at 15.08.15 22:22:48 by Mutley

Glen Jackson wants the TMO to check that out… Comment 136, posted at 15.08.15 22:22:58 by pastorshark

The Argentinians were in the way several times before earning the penalty…and the just some argy-bargy… Comment 137, posted at 15.08.15 22:25:30 by pastorshark

Well handeled by Glen Jackson Comment 138, posted at 15.08.15 22:26:03 by Mutley

That’ll pretty much be halftime… Comment 139, posted at 15.08.15 22:26:08 by pastorshark

Yup…there it is…halftime… Comment 140, posted at 15.08.15 22:26:32 by pastorshark

Halftime Argentina 9 Boks 20 Comment 141, posted at 15.08.15 22:26:42 by Mutley

9-20 to the Boks…and the Boks have been pretty calm and accomplished. A few stupid mistakes but also a lot that was good… Comment 142, posted at 15.08.15 22:27:31 by pastorshark

Lambie’s better game management has certainly helped… Comment 143, posted at 15.08.15 22:28:04 by pastorshark

Interesting team stats Tackles made Argies 37 Boks 47 Tackles missed Argies 8 Boks 7 Clean Breaks Argies 1 Boks 2 Comment 144, posted at 15.08.15 22:28:40 by Mutley

France scores! Comment 145, posted at 15.08.15 22:29:40 by Spirit of Rugby

France score on the other channel… Comment 146, posted at 15.08.15 22:29:45 by pastorshark

At last a decent ref handling a rugby match, Lambie the General, SheldonK, hope you watching boet, Lambie is pure class, and calm in everything he does. Comment 147, posted at 15.08.15 22:30:09 by sharks_lover

19-14 with the conversion to come… Comment 148, posted at 15.08.15 22:30:10 by pastorshark

@sharks_lover (Comment 147) : Agreed on both counts… Comment 149, posted at 15.08.15 22:30:54 by pastorshark

Great finish by Mvovs for his try!! Comment 150, posted at 15.08.15 22:32:01 by pastorshark

Interesting Boks stats Turnovers won Heinrich Brussow 2 Defenders Beaten Lwazi Mvovo 2 Metres ran Zane Kircner 52 Lwazi Mvovo 51 Tackles made Heinrich Brussow 8 Willem Alberts 8 Comment 151, posted at 15.08.15 22:32:11 by Mutley

Our scrums have been much better and so has our tactical kicking. The studio pretty complimentary of Lambie… Comment 152, posted at 15.08.15 22:33:34 by pastorshark

France conversion missed by the way…19-14… Comment 153, posted at 15.08.15 22:34:32 by pastorshark

Great defence and then break out by France… Comment 154, posted at 15.08.15 22:35:41 by pastorshark

13 minutes left between England and France…should be interesting! Comment 155, posted at 15.08.15 22:36:36 by pastorshark

Kockott on… Comment 156, posted at 15.08.15 22:37:00 by pastorshark

Spedding has been pretty good at the back. Comment 157, posted at 15.08.15 22:37:29 by Spirit of Rugby

We’re about to get underway again in Buenos Aires… Comment 158, posted at 15.08.15 22:37:53 by pastorshark

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 157) : What? Better than Krusty?! I don’t believe it… Comment 159, posted at 15.08.15 22:38:43 by pastorshark

Sanchez starts the 2nd half Comment 160, posted at 15.08.15 22:38:48 by Mutley

Another Lambie kick regathered by Habana…Boks attack hard… Comment 161, posted at 15.08.15 22:39:16 by pastorshark

Kirchener not great with the pass and Mvovo into touch…good build up, poor finish…. Comment 162, posted at 15.08.15 22:40:08 by pastorshark

See Brits is on Comment 163, posted at 15.08.15 22:40:26 by Mutley

We steal the lineout…and Lambie nails the drop kick… Comment 164, posted at 15.08.15 22:40:50 by pastorshark

Drop goal Lambie Boks 23 Argies 9 42min Comment 165, posted at 15.08.15 22:41:09 by Mutley

I think Lambie is putting one particular argument to rest… Comment 166, posted at 15.08.15 22:41:25 by pastorshark

Much better kick chases by the Boks too… Comment 167, posted at 15.08.15 22:42:24 by pastorshark

Nice pass by Lambie puts Habana away…inside pass…but de Allende hangs on and we are penalised… Comment 168, posted at 15.08.15 22:43:10 by pastorshark

Now Argentina attack… Comment 169, posted at 15.08.15 22:44:03 by pastorshark

Pumas have an advantage but still attack… Comment 170, posted at 15.08.15 22:44:55 by pastorshark

Penalty… Comment 171, posted at 15.08.15 22:45:15 by pastorshark

Pumas kick for the corner… Comment 172, posted at 15.08.15 22:45:37 by pastorshark

Lambie hasn’t missed a tackle either! Pumas knock it… Comment 173, posted at 15.08.15 22:46:10 by pastorshark

Boks run it up off the scrum…Lambie clears… Comment 174, posted at 15.08.15 22:47:04 by pastorshark

9-23 after 49 mins… Comment 175, posted at 15.08.15 22:47:42 by pastorshark

Boks with another lineout steal and Lambie with a loooong kick… Comment 176, posted at 15.08.15 22:48:14 by pastorshark

Our centres have been quite quiet today…and that is where Argentina turn it over… Comment 177, posted at 15.08.15 22:49:32 by pastorshark

Boks very unlucky to be penalised there…that ball was up in the air… Comment 178, posted at 15.08.15 22:50:09 by pastorshark

Argentina take a shot…and nail it to make it 12-23… Comment 179, posted at 15.08.15 22:50:38 by pastorshark

Penalty converted by Sanchez Argies 12 Boks 23 52min Comment 180, posted at 15.08.15 22:50:46 by Mutley

France attack right at the end, but England win a turnover penalty…and that will be it… Comment 181, posted at 15.08.15 22:51:22 by pastorshark

England win 19-14… Comment 182, posted at 15.08.15 22:51:47 by pastorshark

Argentina keep the ball well ever since the kick off… Comment 183, posted at 15.08.15 22:52:31 by pastorshark

The kick is won by the Boks, they attack and get a penalty… Comment 184, posted at 15.08.15 22:53:12 by pastorshark

Lambie will take another shot… Comment 185, posted at 15.08.15 22:53:37 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 159) : Yes,hard performance to top, I know! Comment 186, posted at 15.08.15 22:54:08 by Spirit of Rugby

Penalty Lambie Boks 26 Argies 12 55min Comment 187, posted at 15.08.15 22:54:13 by Mutley

He maintains his 100% record and makes it 12-26… Comment 188, posted at 15.08.15 22:54:14 by pastorshark

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 186) : Comment 189, posted at 15.08.15 22:54:46 by pastorshark

Argentina build through the phases…up to the 22 now…finally knocked by the Pumas… Comment 190, posted at 15.08.15 22:56:14 by pastorshark

Pienaar’s kick is way too long and it is a scrum all the way back… Comment 191, posted at 15.08.15 22:56:56 by pastorshark

Give Reinach 20 mins here… Comment 192, posted at 15.08.15 22:57:21 by pastorshark

Brussow slowly getting back to his best Comment 193, posted at 15.08.15 22:57:22 by Mutley

Not exactly filled with awe by this Bok performance against the Argie 2nd XV Comment 194, posted at 15.08.15 22:57:40 by Spirit of Rugby

@Mutley (Comment 193) : Ja…he has been good today! Comment 195, posted at 15.08.15 22:58:04 by pastorshark

Boks win the scrum penalty…and great kick Lambie into the Pumas 22… Comment 196, posted at 15.08.15 22:58:50 by pastorshark

Sxhalk Brits withba good run…then Burger…Boks right there…but the slow ball… Comment 197, posted at 15.08.15 22:59:32 by pastorshark

Bloody useless…that is the difference between us and the All Blacks…we have a good break…get right there and then have 5 bloody slow rucks!!! What the hell man?!?! Get it out quickly and just bloody score!! Comment 198, posted at 15.08.15 23:00:51 by pastorshark

TMO to check for foul play Comment 199, posted at 15.08.15 23:01:20 by Mutley

Argentina break out…now TMO to check for Argentinian foul play… Comment 200, posted at 15.08.15 23:01:27 by pastorshark

Oops…I think he could be in trouble… Comment 201, posted at 15.08.15 23:02:06 by pastorshark

Yup…yellow card for the Puma 5… Comment 202, posted at 15.08.15 23:02:37 by pastorshark

Yellow card to Lavanini Comment 203, posted at 15.08.15 23:02:54 by Mutley

@pastorshark (Comment 198) : Hard to watch! Comment 204, posted at 15.08.15 23:03:07 by Spirit of Rugby

All in all Jackson has been pretty good… Comment 205, posted at 15.08.15 23:03:10 by pastorshark

Mistake by Lambie as he kicks the penalty dead Comment 206, posted at 15.08.15 23:03:44 by Mutley

Lambie makes his first real mistake and kicked that penalty a metre too far…pity… Comment 207, posted at 15.08.15 23:03:51 by pastorshark

PSdT on at flank… Comment 208, posted at 15.08.15 23:04:16 by pastorshark

Another Bok penalty… Comment 209, posted at 15.08.15 23:04:39 by pastorshark

De Allende and Kriel have been anonymous Comment 210, posted at 15.08.15 23:04:40 by Spirit of Rugby

This time Lambie kicks it out in the Puma 22… Comment 211, posted at 15.08.15 23:05:08 by pastorshark

Good build up play by the Boks…PSdT and Etzebeth making yards…but Etzebeth held up and it is a turnover as maul was called… Comment 212, posted at 15.08.15 23:06:35 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 205) : I don’t know why more players don’t become refs. Comment 213, posted at 15.08.15 23:06:45 by Spirit of Rugby

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 210) : Yup…at least they didn’t leak much… 😆 Comment 214, posted at 15.08.15 23:07:14 by pastorshark

Argentina free kick at that scrum… Comment 215, posted at 15.08.15 23:07:42 by pastorshark

Great Bok maul… Comment 216, posted at 15.08.15 23:08:03 by pastorshark

But Argentina turn it over…ai! Comment 217, posted at 15.08.15 23:08:28 by pastorshark

Bring Reinach on and give him some time! Comment 218, posted at 15.08.15 23:09:00 by pastorshark

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 213) : Agreed… Comment 219, posted at 15.08.15 23:09:29 by pastorshark

The Boks have controlled the game well though… Comment 220, posted at 15.08.15 23:10:13 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 214) : Sharp one Pastoor 😀 Comment 221, posted at 15.08.15 23:10:18 by Spirit of Rugby

Argentina get a penalty for Boks pushing early… Comment 222, posted at 15.08.15 23:10:57 by pastorshark

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 221) : Comment 223, posted at 15.08.15 23:11:40 by pastorshark

Good defence by the Boks and they get the turnover at the maul… Comment 224, posted at 15.08.15 23:12:25 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 219) : There do seem to be some duds when ex-players become officials, though. Paul Reiffel comes to mind. Comment 225, posted at 15.08.15 23:12:47 by Spirit of Rugby

Another solid Bok scrum… Comment 226, posted at 15.08.15 23:13:45 by pastorshark

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 225) : True… 😮 Comment 227, posted at 15.08.15 23:14:24 by pastorshark

Lambie covers well and dots it down… Comment 228, posted at 15.08.15 23:14:51 by pastorshark

Lambie with a nice little break there…he has been good… Comment 229, posted at 15.08.15 23:15:33 by pastorshark

Again the Boks all over the Pumas in the build up…but can’t finish… Comment 230, posted at 15.08.15 23:16:08 by pastorshark

This inability to finish is…ummmm…frustrating!!! Comment 231, posted at 15.08.15 23:16:39 by pastorshark

Pollard on for Kirchner getting a full 6min Comment 232, posted at 15.08.15 23:16:54 by Mutley

Those rugby lovers born in New Zealand don’t realise how fortunate they are. Comment 233, posted at 15.08.15 23:17:39 by Spirit of Rugby

Boks win a free kick at the scrum…come on…end it with a try! Comment 234, posted at 15.08.15 23:17:40 by pastorshark

Reinach on. Gets 4min Comment 235, posted at 15.08.15 23:18:15 by Mutley

Faark…sprinbok rugby is boring… Comment 236, posted at 15.08.15 23:18:16 by KILLER SHARK

They choose to scrum…for all of 4 minutes now Reinach and Pollard come on… Comment 237, posted at 15.08.15 23:18:33 by pastorshark

PSdT has certainly made meters since coming on… Comment 238, posted at 15.08.15 23:19:26 by pastorshark

The Pumas play the halfback and are penalised…the Boksnwill scrum again… Comment 239, posted at 15.08.15 23:20:03 by pastorshark

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 233) : Yup… Comment 240, posted at 15.08.15 23:20:32 by pastorshark

Boks scrum strongly…but then knock it! Comment 241, posted at 15.08.15 23:21:30 by pastorshark

Great control by Burger at the base of the scrum as he knocks the ball Comment 242, posted at 15.08.15 23:21:50 by Mutley

The Boks have been controlled and calm…it is just so disappointing that we couldn’t score from the gazillion chances we had in the last 20 minutes… Comment 243, posted at 15.08.15 23:22:45 by pastorshark

The hooter has gone but Jackson says there are two more minutes… Comment 244, posted at 15.08.15 23:23:38 by pastorshark

I reckon this is good for our preparations for the world cup, though… Comment 245, posted at 15.08.15 23:24:17 by pastorshark

Tighthead for the Boks! Comment 246, posted at 15.08.15 23:24:47 by pastorshark

Mvovo is bloody tackled by his own man! Hahahaha…pathetic…who was that?! Comment 247, posted at 15.08.15 23:25:28 by pastorshark

@KILLER SHARK (Comment 236) : As hell… Comment 248, posted at 15.08.15 23:25:57 by Spirit of Rugby

Fulltime Springboks 26 Argentina 12 Comment 249, posted at 15.08.15 23:26:11 by Mutley

Did Joel Stransky say, a moment ago, that the Boks were clinical with the chances they had?!? What?!?! Comment 250, posted at 15.08.15 23:26:27 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 247) : Think it was Serfontein 😆 Comment 251, posted at 15.08.15 23:27:36 by Spirit of Rugby

Look, we were much better…calm and in control, much better at forward, much better on defence…Lambie certainly made a big difference with his game management…but damn: We could have scored another handful of tries with all those chances… Comment 252, posted at 15.08.15 23:28:19 by pastorshark

Night all! Comment 253, posted at 15.08.15 23:28:37 by Spirit of Rugby

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 251) : He bloody tackled his own winger!!! Have you EVER seen that before? Comment 254, posted at 15.08.15 23:29:08 by pastorshark

@Spirit of Rugby (Comment 253) : Cheers… Comment 255, posted at 15.08.15 23:29:38 by pastorshark

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Lambie put an argument to rest tonight. His game management is just better…I am very chuffed for him…well played, son… Comment 256, posted at 15.08.15 23:33:40 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 256) : Pity HM will elevate Pollard first opportunity. Excellent game by Pat tonight but nor convi Comment 257, posted at 15.08.15 23:36:02 by Kabouter

I want to screen when I hear Naas down playing g Lambie saying that it was just good ball from the forwards,and Pollard got bad ball. How much of an idiot can you be… Comment 258, posted at 15.08.15 23:36:21 by Seth101

@Kabouter (Comment 257) : Well, we’ll see… Comment 259, posted at 15.08.15 23:36:57 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 259) : Aargh, could not edit comment. Really hope Pat is now 1st choice but nothing HM does should be a surprise. At least the guys given a forced opportunity did well, apart from Strauss. Brits to backup Bissie if weather decent. Beast def best loosie. Matfield was good away from tight stuff so bench better option? Alberts is as key to HM plans as FDP. Centres must be sorted now with these three Comment 260, posted at 15.08.15 23:46:59 by Kabouter

Ashwin talks sense… Comment 261, posted at 15.08.15 23:49:32 by pastorshark

@Kabouter (Comment 260) : Of course when Owen asked HM about Lambie he looked all over the place with shifty eyes and proceeded not to answer the question…so Pollard is probably still the no. 1… Comment 262, posted at 15.08.15 23:52:05 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 262) : *sigh* Comment 263, posted at 15.08.15 23:52:40 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 262) : I loled at that, “what did you think of the fringe players like Lambie?” proceeds to say nothing about the players or Lambie at all. Comment 264, posted at 15.08.15 23:54:57 by Seth101

My bet is Morne Stay and Du Preez will start the first game Comment 265, posted at 15.08.15 23:55:48 by Seth101

I am at least satisfied that Lambie backed all of my arguments in the last few weeks. I know what I think and it was confirmed tonight…and with that I go to bed for a peaceful night’s rest! Tata… Comment 266, posted at 15.08.15 23:56:36 by pastorshark

@Seth101 (Comment 264) : Plus he got those shifty eyes and looked all over the place right then…ai! Comment 267, posted at 15.08.15 23:57:36 by pastorshark

Damn my Internet cut out,I only saw Naas’s prediction for the final, an one catch the other two? Comment 268, posted at 15.08.15 23:57:36 by Seth101

@Seth101 (Comment 268) : Ashwin picked no one. Nick picked semifinalists: Boks vs All Blacks, England vs Ireland… Comment 269, posted at 15.08.15 23:58:48 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 267) : Someone needs to make a HM shifty eye gif 😀 Comment 270, posted at 15.08.15 23:59:07 by Seth101

@Seth101 (Comment 265) : If that is the case I shall swear!! Comment 271, posted at 15.08.15 23:59:44 by pastorshark

@Seth101 (Comment 270) : Yesss! Comment 272, posted at 16.08.15 00:00:17 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 269) : Ashwin probably the most realistic 😛 Comment 273, posted at 16.08.15 00:00:17 by Seth101

Guys we knew people would downplay even if lambie was the cause of 50 – 0 victory. They would say..Ja but argentina made changes or argentina already proved their point last week….the forwards did play a part but so did lambie he was 100% more present than Pollard. Pollard shrinks back when he gets too much pressure and that may be his big flaw. He is good but he needs some help there. Lambie on the other hand is great at managing defending and many other aspects but he needs to get his goal average up. Both need help. My argument is that Lambie is treated like a foster child. I hope HM gives him a lot more opportunity most semi’s and finals are low scoring and rely on great management to shut out the opposition as well as you can. Lambie is the level head for that. Some games have an opportunity of high scoring and great confidence building Pollard could be the man for that. Pollard needs to be looked after better that dies not always mean game time sometimes it means NOT playing. Comment 274, posted at 16.08.15 08:31:15 by coolfusion

@pastorshark (Comment 262) : My guess is that he simply appeased the public with Lambie. He is in a win win. If we lost he would have said lambie makes no difference and back to the old plan. If we won he would have taken the credit for getting back on track and the heat being off revert back to the plan. He is a hard head he will NOT change easily no matter what. Pollard is his “find” and he wants all the credit should this kid become great. Off course I will give him all the blame should this not happen since Pollard cannot just be forced to overcome some of his flaws it needs proper care else we waste another hopeful flyhalf in Pollard whilst at the same time wasting a currently capable Lambie. Comment 275, posted at 16.08.15 08:40:18 by coolfusion

Well done Lambie…..as far as I am concerned the Premier Bok 10 now! Comment 276, posted at 16.08.15 09:09:30 by grant10

@coolfusion (Comment 274) : “They would say..Ja but argentina made changes or argentina already proved their point last week…” Argentina did prove a point last week. They proved that Pollard is kak and that Heyneke Meyer is a fool. Comment 277, posted at 16.08.15 09:15:23 by Ben

@Ben (Comment 277) : Comment 278, posted at 16.08.15 10:21:55 by sharks_lover

Ha ha, you guys are a hoot! For my impartial opinion. I am glad Lambie had a blinder. Glad we have two 10’s that are inherently different. Lambie has the benefit of experience. All of you, that are so sarcastically criticising HM, you are all the same. Had the boks lost, and Lambie played less spectacularly, you would have lambasted HM for not giving Lambie more game time. As Mallet correctly says, Lambie had better quality ball to play with. Pollard is still green, but he has potential. Take off your Lambie blinkers and revel in the fact that we have good 10’s to use in any match going forward. As far as I am concerned, I don’t particularly care who of Lambie, Pollard or Jantjies plays. Lambie also made mistakes. A kick out on the full, and a penalty over the dead ball line, as I understand. Yes he is more composed than Pollard, and yes his game management is better. He also has 6 years more experience. Try be less biased chaps!! Comment 279, posted at 16.08.15 14:22:49 by KingCheetah

Lambie rules! But that aside I do think Pollard is quality he just needs management. He has a mental block when the pressure is on Lambie has some goal kicking work. But fairness os all I ask for. Can’t use lambie only as the cleanup guy and then have issues when his fans raise alarm. Treat them both equally and there won’t be a fight. Blinkers on in the Pollard camp too. Comment 280, posted at 16.08.15 14:47:44 by coolfusion

@KingCheetah (Comment 279) : “Glad we have two 10’s that are inherently different.” By different you mean Pollard being kak and Lambie being good? 🙂 Comment 281, posted at 16.08.15 14:52:25 by Ben

@KingCheetah (Comment 279) : But I’m really not surprised with your continued support of Heyneke Meyer. By supporting the Cheetahs for so many years, you must be well used to mediocrity by now. Comment 282, posted at 16.08.15 14:53:44 by Ben

@KingCheetah (Comment 279) : “Yes he is more composed than Pollard, and yes his game management is better. He also has 6 years more experience.” Ok, so if I understand you correctly… What you’re saying is that right now, with a high pressured “winner takes all” World Cup just 30 days away… Lambie is the better man for the immediate job at hand? Comment 283, posted at 16.08.15 15:10:54 by CS

@CS (Comment 283) : That’s also how I read the post Comment 284, posted at 16.08.15 15:38:56 by Culling Song

@CS (Comment 283) : How dare you use logic? We are basing everything on our likes and biggest brute is better even though the world has proven that the most intelligent guy helps the win. Dan carter Matt Giteau. Johnny Wilkenson. Joel Stransky all sub 1.8 meters brilliant generals. But no we need a lock playing at flyhalf bigger is better. How dare you be rational and expect an intelligent player over a huge bruiser. Comment 285, posted at 16.08.15 16:35:35 by coolfusion

Eish the amount of smoke blowing here is simply astounding,Bambie is not and never will be a proper 10 ,but neither is Pollard ,he all hype but no go,that’s also why Bokke are so static on the field,no go forward,all the while the inform 10 from SR sits ,same goes for the 9 position,but hey go Bokke Comment 286, posted at 16.08.15 17:32:49 by benji

@KingCheetah (Comment 279) : You and I will keep disagreeing on this…not that Pollard doesn’t have potential – he does…not that Lambie doesn’t make mistakes – he does…we agree on all that. But you keep going on about bias! Come on…we’ve established that we all have bias to some extent or another…get over it! But to say that praising Lambie for yesterday’s performance, pointing out that he was better than Pollard has been all season in most aspects of the game, repeating that his game management is better…and being happy that he made use of his chance…well, to say that all that is just the product of bias and Lambie blinkers is just plain ridiculous. Ai nee! I repeat what I have said countless times: I’m glad we have Lambie AND pollard; with them we have two good flyhalves; I also believe that Lambie is the better bet for this world cup because he has better game management and more experience at this stage. My honest opinion…not just blinker-induced sprouting… Comment 287, posted at 16.08.15 18:38:28 by pastorshark

@benji (Comment 286) : Wow… Comment 288, posted at 16.08.15 18:41:01 by pastorshark

@Ben (Comment 282) : Lol, bit rich talking mediocrity, given the Sharks current form. You forget, there was a time not so long ago, when the Cheetahs had the Sharks number in CC. Think we went 10 matched home and away unbeaten. To answer yo, I don’t defend HM as much, as that I find people to be a bit naive with the issues facing a bok coach. Who would you have had replace PdV?? At least there are signs of the books playing a better brand of rugby. HM has had a torrid year with injuries. Everybody claiming that someone should be a [email protected]pastorshark (Comment 287) : Not what I am saying. I am saying that just like some people claim that HM would have spun a story, so would some on here. If Lambie played well, as he thankfully did, it would be “See we told you!” If he didn’t it would be because HM never gave him a fair [email protected]CS (Comment 283) : I have no issue who plays 10, I am not the coach, I just want the boys to play to their potential, and win the damn WC. If I could, I would go dust Henry Honiball off, and clone him with Jannie de Beer 😆 Comment 289, posted at 16.08.15 19:06:19 by KingCheetah

@pastorshark (Comment 287) : I think its a bit harsh to judge Pollard right now. The lad is still wet behind the ears. Would love to see him under the tutelage of a coach like Hawies Fourie, or Ackers that encourages expression. Pollard has done well as junior, and needs to be given space to grow without all the vitriol levelled at him. He didn’t pick himself, nor does Lambie not pick himself. Competition will be for=erce going forward, as theirs a plethora of young 10’s making an impression. Tina Schoeman is playing a polished game right now too. Comment 290, posted at 16.08.15 19:17:43 by KingCheetah

@KingCheetah (Comment 289) : Good point about the Sharks being mediocre, but I’m certainly not used to it yet. Comment 291, posted at 16.08.15 19:42:53 by Ben

@Ben (Comment 291) : Lol, it’s frustrating, but I have kind of learnt to understand, that I can’t control things at the Cheetahs, so It is not as bad as when I was younger. Sharks have the money, so should son be back to winning. With my Cheetahs, it will always be a labour of “love” 😆 Comment 292, posted at 16.08.15 19:46:26 by KingCheetah

It’s pretty clear that Meyer has bigger challenges facing him him than deciding on his starting flyhalf. If all the upcoming internationals were friendlies though it would be smooth sailing from here on out 🙂 Comment 293, posted at 16.08.15 22:13:47 by vanmartin

@benji (Comment 286) : so pleasentell us who is the perfect 10 in your opinion?!?! Goossen or Morné?!?!?! Lambie is the best of the current 10’s in SA!!!!! Comment 294, posted at 16.08.15 22:29:38 by JD

@KingCheetah (Comment 292) : ja boet still hate it when Sharks lose but now as I get older I just stand up and leave rather than wanting to break the TV as I did when I was younger!!! Screaming at the tv only makes the wife cross it does not change how the team plays ;-D Comment 295, posted at 16.08.15 22:34:43 by JD

@KingCheetah (Comment 289) : I must agree the whole waybthe Bokke played changed this year and must say I’m glad but I just think he changed it a bit late maybe he should have started it last year!!!! Comment 296, posted at 16.08.15 22:37:20 by JD

@JD (Comment 294) : Ag man…he’s not just the best of the current lot, he is a bloody good flyhalf. What does “he’s not a proper 10” even mean? Comment 297, posted at 17.08.15 00:25:42 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 297) : It means this guy has no idea what he’s talking about. Comment 298, posted at 17.08.15 02:36:11 by Ben

Lambie ….in my opinion, brings a sense of calmness and composure that Pollard does not bring as yet. Pollard had quite a few kicks charged down so far, that really concerns me…..Lambie is shorter and gets the ball onto the foot quicker when necessary. With those small in goals in Argentina I bet a couple of Pollard clearnces may have been charged down again? The reality is this Lambie display , for me anyway, was very important as it will hopefully keep M Steyn in his rightful place, watching the WC from the stands…. Comment 299, posted at 17.08.15 06:16:21 by grant10

@grant10 (Comment 299) : Agreed…but you had better not display your Sharks bias quite so obviously! Comment 300, posted at 17.08.15 07:20:10 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 300) : I try not to be too biased….have and always will be a WP/ Stormers and Boks supporter, but just want to see SA teams embracing a more positive mindset and M Steyn certainly epitomises what we do not need in our rugby….. Comment 301, posted at 17.08.15 07:24:10 by grant10

@JD (Comment 294) :there is no perfect 10 but on SR form the best in SA is Elton,Bambie has been playing at 10 for a long time and been given endless chances at 10 over the last six years ,wether in SR or for the bokke and seriously ,for me Elton and Faf should be 9 and 10,I on this site have already traversed Bambies shortcomings as a proper 10 ,but hey the smoke blowing on this site is unbelievable Comment 302, posted at 17.08.15 09:16:49 by benji

@pastorshark (Comment 297) : he definitely is not the best of the current lot Elton is and he showed it in SR Comment 303, posted at 17.08.15 09:29:04 by benji

Just my thoughts…Schalk Brits offered a lot more than Strauss who was pretty pedestrian. Brussouw not that effective again. Lambie had a great game i believe BUT he struggled with the slow service (not solely a Pienaar issue as our forwards are very inaccurate at rucks etc) and also DeAllende had a poor game outside Lambie…DeAllende is a good player but he must realise he cant bash through everyone every time so must also learn to pass and link up. We cant create a ruck or maul every time the ball gets to 12. Thought Lwazi was good and Kirchner very stable at the back. i also thought Lambie looked more comfy when Serfontein came on. Comment 304, posted at 17.08.15 09:35:28 by SheldonK

This Saturday showed me that Brits is our second best hooker. Bismark to start with Brits off the bench. Brussow and Alberts were very good. Looked more balanced. When Vermeulen and Coetzee is fit our loosies should be 6. Brussow 7. Alberts 8. Vermeulen with Coetzee on the bench. Mvovo is a must at wing. He had a great game and his strength and pace will only benefit SA. Lambie is miles ahead of Pollard. Pollard is at best the 5th or 6th choice in SA. Pienaar is too slow at the ruck and kills momentum. Comment 305, posted at 17.08.15 09:39:38 by Mutley

@Mutley (Comment 305) : Do you really think Brussouw had a great game? He made a few tackles, which is what id expect from any loosie but other than that i dont see any value. If you think Pollard is 5th or 6th best in SA you def dont watch too much rugby Comment 306, posted at 17.08.15 09:46:07 by SheldonK

@KingCheetah (Comment 279) : If you have a problem with us here then Id hate to know what your reaction would have been to the crowd that I found myself being forced to watch the game with on Saturday. I was away from home and had to watch the game in a public place, not a pub but a pretty nice spot, anyway you will not believe how a large portion of the crowd were supporting the Argies and were really hoping for another win and the derision which spew at Meyer and the Boks. I only lasted until half time. Comment 307, posted at 17.08.15 09:46:25 by Salmonoid the Subtle

@benji (Comment 302) : Wow…ok…we see things differently then… Comment 308, posted at 17.08.15 09:47:08 by pastorshark

@benji (Comment 302) : But don’t me…I’m only blowing smoke… Comment 309, posted at 17.08.15 09:47:49 by pastorshark

@SheldonK (Comment 304) : I thought Brussow was a lot better this week and actually quite effective… Comment 310, posted at 17.08.15 09:51:12 by pastorshark

@Salmonoid the Subtle (Comment 307) : Wow, sounds like a classy bunch… Comment 311, posted at 17.08.15 09:52:47 by pastorshark

@pastorshark (Comment 309) : except on Sundays,well hopefully not Comment 312, posted at 17.08.15 09:53:20 by benji

HAHAHAHA Lambie is not a proper 10? HAHAHAHAHA http://www.specsavers.co.za/page/eye-test/free-vision-screening If you believe that then please click the link, I am really worried about you. Comment 313, posted at 17.08.15 09:55:53 by Seth101

@benji (Comment 302) : I agree with you Benji…..I would have at the very least given Faf and Jantjes a full game for Boks…they may well have cemented the positions as there own, sadly Heyneke had his own ideas…..I am just relieved that heyneke did not play M Steyn, but Jantjes and Faf can feel very aggrieved and let down in my opinion…. Comment 314, posted at 17.08.15 10:01:25 by grant10

Lambie , Pollard and Jantjes to WC….. Comment 315, posted at 17.08.15 10:03:51 by grant10

@pastorshark (Comment 310) : The setting, the venue, the chairs, the decor, the large screen tv, they were classy but ssadly thats where it ended. Comment 316, posted at 17.08.15 10:04:51 by Salmonoid the Subtle

@grant10 (Comment 315) : I will bet all my money it will be Morne, Pollard, Lambie Comment 317, posted at 17.08.15 10:07:48 by Seth101

@pastorshark (Comment 310) : He was better as he is more match fit. But i still dont see the value he is adding above another loose forward that is a more effective ball carrier and/or lineout option. Im not saying Brussouw was bad just that like Kirchner and Matfield he was decent but not much more than that. Im just not sure how much of a role a pure fetcher will play up North where the fields are slower and its more about bodies to the breakdown than 1 guy trying to be effective. I would have liked to have seen PSDT replace Brussouw and see how him, Alberts and Schalk would have operated Comment 318, posted at 17.08.15 10:18:47 by SheldonK

@Salmonoid the Subtle (Comment 307) : Luckily I was spared that drivel….Don’t have a problem as such, more bemused. Comment 319, posted at 17.08.15 10:34:19 by KingCheetah

@KingCheetah (Comment 319) : Hmmmm very interesting, and yet the views of biased Sharks supporters on a Sharks fan site get your goat. Maybe you are a troll after all. 😈 Comment 320, posted at 17.08.15 10:47:19 by Salmonoid the Subtle

@SheldonK (Comment 318) : Cannot agree at all….would hate to go into any WC game without either M Coetsee, Brussow or F Louw at openside….it would be suicide against the top teams….its not going to be slow and low over there….its going to be firm and quick…. Comment 321, posted at 17.08.15 10:50:24 by grant10

@grant10 (Comment 321) : For me both Coetzee (ball carrier) and Louw (lineout option) offer more than Brussouw. The Bok game plan relies on big forwards to blow open rucks to get quick ball as our technique isnt great and we create a lot of rucks…for me Brussouw doesnt get us quick ball. A Pure fetcher hasnt really been effective for the Boks in NH of late…we have struggled as our forwards havnt been able to get past the ball and thus create quick ball.Unless Coetzee and/or Louw are serious injury doubt Brussouw is more a luxury to take than a neccessity Comment 322, posted at 17.08.15 11:03:51 by SheldonK

@SheldonK (Comment 322) : The weather should be a lot better than normal NH tours….in fact Heyneke says he expects the tracks to be quick ! Comment 323, posted at 17.08.15 17:43:21 by grant10

I’m confused I’m on a site called sharksworld with the catchphrase when the sharks Are Your World…yet I must not have sharks bias? How does that work? Comment 324, posted at 18.08.15 06:56:10 by coolfusion

@grant10 (Comment 323) : That is interesting as i dont think they playing in 1 stadium with a roof? Also im not exactly sure of the grounds they will play on but most if not all are clubs grounds shared by both rugby/soccer and sometime rugby league as well…and ive seen how those pitches cut up and get bogged down after some use. Im not saying he is wrong as hopefully he has done more research into it than me…i just have a feeling that teams that get forward dominance in the collisions will have the luxury of being able to run it a bit out wide…but playing a running game in general- cant see that happening. Comment 325, posted at 18.08.15 08:34:28 by SheldonK

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