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by handyman
Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45749

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

I think the 7-1 split shows where the boks are concerned about the readiness of their pack. I think the RWC, and the hard route they have had, has taken its toll on them and this is just as much insurance for them as much as it is about a gameplan. More or less agree with this. The forwards are kna...
by handyman
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
Replies: 201
Views: 4751

Re: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?

People just sick of South Africa and New Zealand I suppose. They’re already played each other twice in the past few months FFS. A France Ireland final would have been a breath of fresh air. France vs Ireland would have been boring. Just lacks the rugby history and rivalry. I think France or Ireland...
by handyman
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45749

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Is Foster making some late changes?
by handyman
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45749

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

boere wors wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:42 am
handyman wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:32 am
Beaver_Shark wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:30 am
I would've had Reinach instead of Willie.
Good call.
Yep. Faf concussing himself in the first 5 minutes is not unlikely
It happened within 34 seconds vs NZ in Nelspruit in 2022.
by handyman
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45749

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Beaver_Shark wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:30 am
I would've had Reinach instead of Willie.
Good call.
by handyman
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45749

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Kolbe backup 9. Faf, Le Roux and Willemse backup 10. Willemse backup 12. De Allende backup 13. Kriel backup 11 and 14. Le Roux backup 10, 11, 14 and 15. It's risky. Let's go! Kwagga could fill some backline spots too. I’d love to see Le Roux at 10, he battles enough at his favoured 15. Le Roux at 1...
by handyman
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45749

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

There's going to be a lot of 'South African timeouts' with water bottles and fatties lying on the ground sucking in the big ones. That makes little sense given we basically have 2 full packs. Yet it is something that the Springboks have been doing since the advent of the Bomb Squad. Surely if illeg...
by handyman
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45749

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Kolbe backup 9.
Faf, Le Roux and Willemse backup 10.
Willemse backup 12.
De Allende backup 13.
Kriel backup 11 and 14.
Le Roux backup 10, 11, 14 and 15.

It's risky. Let's go!
by handyman
Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Should the RWC 3rd/4th Place Play-Off Match be Scrapped?
Replies: 29
Views: 847

Re: Should the RWC 3rd/4th Place Play-Off Match be Scrapped?

Breyton Paulse scored a sensational solo try in 1999.
by handyman
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wayne Barnes to ref world cup final
Replies: 36
Views: 806

Re: Wayne Barnes to ref world cup final

TheFrog wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:49 am Imagine the Boks win by 1pt after a forward pass leading to the winning try?
How's that possible? The Boks only kick.
by handyman
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URCR2 Stormers vs Scarlets on Stellenbosch 28/10 16h00
Replies: 41
Views: 1239

Re: URCR2 Stormers vs Scarlets on Stellenbosch 28/10 16h00

OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:40 am Moerat out for 5 months. New captain will be Fouche.
Flip, that's a massive blow.
by handyman
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45749

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

TheSmurf wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:25 am
handyman wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:36 am
kiwidutchie wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:04 pm an All England Officials group might favour the Boks more as they will be more used to how they see the game..
24 hours more rest for NZ will be the decider.
Basically the Bok equivalent of Suzie.
No such person ever existed.
by handyman
Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45749

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

kiwidutchie wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:04 pm an All England Officials group might favour the Boks more as they will be more used to how they see the game..
24 hours more rest for NZ will be the decider.
by handyman
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2035
Replies: 64
Views: 3325

Re: RWC 2035

Sensible Stephen wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:27 am Would be good, makes sense that it will be in Europe.

2027 Australia
2031 USA
2035 Europe

Both USA and Australia run the risk of being down in revenue. :?
When will South Africa get a chance?
by handyman
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45749

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Who will the neutrals be supporting?
by handyman
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45749

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

jdogscoop wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2023 12:50 am If the All Blacks play with the same intensity they brought to the Ireland clash, get enough ball and bring the razzle dazzle in the right areas, they can win this final.

It's a big if though.
Thanks Justin.
by handyman
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26471

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

Schlaps wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:59 pm Well done Boks. Balls of steel from Pollard.

Sickening way to go out for England. Very unlucky.
That's why he is earning big bucks.
by handyman
Thu Oct 19, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26471

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

Grandpa wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:46 pm
terryfinch wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:09 pm I actually quite like our selection. I can see a shock victory taking shape. The Boks are going to choke, big time. 8)
Have the Boks ever choked in a world cup knockout match they were big favourites to win? I guess 2011 possibly?
Good try.
by handyman
Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26471

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

Wilson's Toffee wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:50 am Expect MANY HIAs...
It's a contact sport and we have a responsibility towards the players.
by handyman
Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26471

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

Big Nipper wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:56 am
Jensrsa wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:45 am
handyman wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:44 am

Cannot mess around too much.
Team announced is unchanged
Handyman in barely literate shocker
Some posters evolve and some, some do not.
by handyman
Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26471

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

Unchanged? That is a surprise and could be the undoing. Will these players have enough in the tank? And if yes, enough for the final? We played the same 23 on the trot in Japan in 2019, with only one injury change for Kolbe in the semifinal. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The more knock-out game ...
by handyman
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26471

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

Depend on the Springbok team to be announce this morning. Where ever Libbok feature , you can expect running rugby. Will be nice if they start a different combination as against France. Start with Ox (who has been excellent against France) Faf , Pollard, AE, Am and specially Canaan Moodie. Backline...
by handyman
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26471

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

mdaclarke wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:07 am Don’t understand the logic of Rassie messing around with the team.
Agreed. That time has passed. Now play your top 23 until the end.
by handyman
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26471

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

Depend on the Springbok team to be announce this morning. Where ever Libbok feature , you can expect running rugby. Will be nice if they start a different combination as against France. Start with Ox (who has been excellent against France) Faf , Pollard, AE, Am and specially Canaan Moodie. Backline...
by handyman
Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
Replies: 535
Views: 16975

Re: Eddie Jones actually gone?

Eddie Jones needs more time to put his mark on the team. I think a 4 year contract should do it.
by handyman
Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Malcolm Marx is the best player in the world and is a bench warmer
Replies: 309
Views: 12220

Re: Malcolm Marx is the best player in the world and is a bench warmer

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:36 am The Marx loss has no effects for the Springboks.
Losing one of your best players will always have an impact.
by handyman
Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 4 - France vs South Africa - Sunday 15 October 23
Replies: 1384
Views: 23943

Re: QF 4 - France vs South Africa - Sunday 15 October 23

I'm just so proud of the boys; playing with smarts and not just being the big dumb Boks of yesteryear. It's added a whole dimension to our game and I love it and have som much appreciaion for it. Absolutely. Even if we had lost yesterday, I think this is probably the best and smartest Bok team we'v...
by handyman
Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Malcolm Marx is the best player in the world and is a bench warmer
Replies: 309
Views: 12220

Re: Malcolm Marx is the best player in the world and is a bench warmer

If Marx is happy and the Bok group is happy, what is the issue?
by handyman
Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Malcolm Marx is the best player in the world and is a bench warmer
Replies: 309
Views: 12220

Re: Malcolm Marx is the best player in the world and is a bench warmer

Rugby is a 23 man game. Marx is a better player than Bongi for the last 20-30 minutes where most games are won or lost, same with Ginger This. Last week start was good for his match fitness. (playing in Japan). Our season ended and the players need to be manage properly. I'll rate Etzebeth higher, ...
by handyman
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4917
Views: 211695

Re: Fozzie Out

Massive oversight to not have a performance clause in the contract.
by handyman
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa Springboks vs All Blacks 7 Aug vs 14 Aug
Replies: 2630
Views: 65459

Re: South Africa Springboks vs All Blacks 7 Aug vs 14 Aug

Will another loss to the Springboks this weekend mean the end of Ian Foster? Surely his job is now untenable? He should have been fired the second the full time whistle blew. Jason Ryan could have been appointed interim/caretaker coach this week while we get the replacement sorted. If Foster were a...
by handyman
Fri Mar 18, 2022 7:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Currie Cup 2022
Replies: 459
Views: 29686

Re: Currie Cup 2022

How the mighty Lions have fallen. Their moneyball approach to recruitment, splitting the squad ], using the CC for developing the junior players, etc. isn't working The Lions juniors have been good for a number of years, including this year, but all that happens is that as soon as they show promise...
by handyman
Thu Mar 17, 2022 7:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Currie Cup 2022
Replies: 459
Views: 29686

Re: Currie Cup 2022

How the mighty Lions have fallen.
by handyman
Tue Mar 08, 2022 1:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Boks to host the All Blacks in 2022
Replies: 36
Views: 2111

Re: Boks to host the All Blacks in 2022

Whatever you need to believe, lads. We're only teasing... I guess the good news is that you have a bigger up side than most other countries... Can't argue with that :(( Touching on your earlier point, if we can manage to play in The Rugby Championship as well as the 6 Nations, that would be absolut...
by handyman
Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Boks to host the All Blacks in 2022
Replies: 36
Views: 2111

Re: Boks to host the All Blacks in 2022

Whatever you need to believe, lads.
by handyman
Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Boks to host the All Blacks in 2022
Replies: 36
Views: 2111

Re: Boks to host the All Blacks in 2022

If the All Blacks manage to win both games they will have won more tests v the Springboks on South African soil. Loving this new found confidence in Foster. It’s not a stat I’d ever known. Remarkable that NZ is so close to having more wins in SA than the Boks. We've done well for a country facing s...
by handyman
Tue Mar 08, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Boks to host the All Blacks in 2022
Replies: 36
Views: 2111

Re: Boks to host the All Blacks in 2022

BBB wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:32 pm If the All Blacks manage to win both games they will have won more tests v the Springboks on South African soil.
Loving this new found confidence in Foster.
by handyman
Tue Mar 08, 2022 8:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Currie Cup 2022
Replies: 459
Views: 29686

Re: Currie Cup 2022

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 6:27 am Vrystaat gaan die CC vat.
They should, they can direct each and every resource to the CC.
by handyman
Tue Mar 08, 2022 8:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Currie Cup 2022
Replies: 459
Views: 29686

Re: Currie Cup 2022

Midfieldmaestro wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 3:32 am Bulls playing Munster this weekend then the Sharks in the Currie Cup the week after
Cheetahs then against WP
Could turn into a nightmare fortnight for the Bulls.
by handyman
Fri Mar 04, 2022 2:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Currie Cup 2022
Replies: 459
Views: 29686

Re: Currie Cup 2022

Looking forward to see giant Kowie Roos in action.