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I would not be surprised if there is 4 or 5 changes in the lineup for the boks in this game based on the amount of energy and emotion spent on the France game. Esterhuizen and Am/Moody to start as center pairing, Pollard and Le Roux to start this time around with Libbok and Willemse on the bench and...

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Rassie was asked about calling for the scrum on the mark by Willemse. He said it was a preplanned strategy to do it. he said that because France try to avoid scrumming and kick deep a lot, wanting teams to return the kick and possession so they decided to pull France into the scrums and discourage t...

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On the French side, I thought Mauvaka, Ollivon and Danty were excellent. I was disappointed by Aldegheri, Wardi, Woki, Jelonch, Dupont (but his injury had a visible impact on his mind- though that doesn't excuse how slow he was at the base of the ruck), Jalibert, LBB, Penaud and Ramos. They were no...

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Exactly, the kicker does not need to move forward, he just needs to lift a foot from the ground and the chaser have the right to charge. Ramos was just to slow or he made a mistake by lifting his foot, he did not even question the ref afterwards from what I remember, I think he knew he messed up.

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For me the 2 moments of the game for the boks were the Etzebeth knock back that prevented an almost certain try and shortly after the boks got a try and the Kolbi charge down. I also have to make a mention about Kriel, he has been fantastic tonight, specially on defense, I was worried before the wc ...

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Ref seemed pretty random at breakdown for both teams. Didnt notice France were particularly victims of it tho France had the saffas in trouble when the ball was in play and fast tempo. 2nd half was all scrum stoppages. That has always favoured the Boks who never waste an opportunity to slow a game ...

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Going by the closeness of the other QF games, if Libbok miss half his kicks we will lose. France dont miss a lot of kicks at post. So a bit nervous about this game. More nervous than i was for the 2019 final. Watching at Monte Casino on the big screen. A nice big crowd assembling here. Even with th...

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Cartman wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:09 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:50 pm In my pajamas, one more hour.
Jissus oom dis ag uur

Oom follows the old afrikaner tradition of a century ago where people go to bed as soon as the candles burns out

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This is a 50/50 game for me. I like France, but if I was forced to bet all my money on one team for this game, it's the Springboks. So France for the win then based on your recent betting prowess? Fantasy bets don't count. I only put the hoodoo on teams that I actually bet money on. I'll be betting...

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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:50 pm In my pajamas, one more hour.

Im surprised so many people a turning out here. Specially with the possibility of rain. So there are at least some people who dont mind the late nights.

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Going by the closeness of the other QF games, if Libbok miss half his kicks we will lose. France dont miss a lot of kicks at post. So a bit nervous about this game. More nervous than i was for the 2019 final. Watching at Monte Casino on the big screen. A nice big crowd assembling here. Even with the...

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kiwigreg369 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:01 am Safa team out yet?

From what I heard South Africa has changed their tradition of the last few years of naming the team early and will now only name it on Friday.

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They can fire as many team managers they want but as long as the top management of the club remains as is, this will continue indefinitely. The glaziers and the board are toxic for this club I think and it is filtering through to the team environment. They are a bit unlucky with injuries so far, the...

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Fantastic innings by SA, biggest score in a CWC. Now if the bowlers can do their job it will be the perfect start to the cwc. But I am worried about our bowlers, they have become our weakness in recent years where they have always been our strength. Supposedly this is a stadium with a par score of a...

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Boks came through in the end, but to many points left on the field with the kicking, I hope it does not come back to bite us later int he tournament. Maybe FAF or Kolbi should practice kicking more and do the kicking and take the place kicking away from Libbok. Esterhuizen must starts against Irelan...

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New Zealand butchered a couple of try scoring opportunities. Might come back to bite them in the ass if the French can find some energy somewhere. So much kicking though from both sides.

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JPNZ wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:38 pm That was one of the longest halves of rugby I’ve ever seen. That actually took just over 60 mins to complete that 40 mins of rugby.

That happens when you have a few injuries being taking up time to sort out as well as a few TMO checks.

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At least the guys who came back from injuries for the boks all looked good and hungry. Did not look rusty even though it was their first game in ages.

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quarter2four wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 4:15 pm Watching the SA feed and the panel are moaning about the ref. Full on victimhood.

Where are the SA panel playing victimhood? They are actually saying that SA was lucky with the penalty try for example. Seems like they are moaning on Wales behalf

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I think Kolbi and FAF both have a better kicking percentage than Libbok. If they want to start Libbok maybe Kolbi or Faf should take the kicking duties depending who plays. As others have said before, with this kind of kicking Libbok is going to cost us in a close game against a good side. I would b...

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I'm not entirely sold on Willemse starting at 10. Is Pollard injured or out of favour? Libbok didn't do a lot wrong against Aus, harsh not to give him another go. Yes Pollard is injured still, soonest we might see him will be the game against NZ in London I think. Libbok played well against the Wal...

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There’s absolutely no way I’m believing it. When I walk through towns here, I’d say nearly half the people over a certain age are overweight. Went to Norway and didn’t see a single overweight local. Maybe I just got lucky. Maybe they did not take active lives in consideration. They show Denmark qui...

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Grandpa wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:34 am How unusual is this?

Very rare indeed. I think the last time Ellis Park was covered in ice like this was in the early 80's. Only the 2nd time in my lifetime I saw it like this

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And with the ice comes stage 4 loadshedding

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Ellis Park

https://youtu.be/5UrNTuknOCA

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Does anyone know of a service which I can pay for to stream Rugby? I am tired of the free streams... If you are still looking for paid service, let me know, I have a service that costs $6.00/month or $60/year. Have all major tv networks from AUS, UK, SA, USA, etc. even have polish channels. Best to...

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Need a 80% kicker at WC Like Curwin Bosch? If Libbok or Willemse want to usurp Pollard they have to kick as well as he has been otherwise its going to be him, imo Yeah Libbok definitely needs to work on his kicking, both to poles and out of hand. Our best tactical kicking on Saturday was done by Wi...

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Our backline is exciting indeed. I am looking forward to see how cobus and manie will go. Might be great, might be terrible. As I mentioned elsewhere, Libbok gives me Jantjies vibes, if our pack dominates he might just have a field day but any pressure and he is very likely to give an error ridden ...

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Tis, Chelsea have pretty much shat all over it in public. Yeah Chelsea found a loophole in FFP and that is why they are putting all the signings on very long contracts with a very low starting salary. I am just wondering if this could come back and bite them in a few years from now. It will be toug...

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Haarland just doesn't do it in the big games for City. Bloody good flat track bully though Not sure how you can blame Haaland for today, city's midfield was awful and he had no service Is it City haven't adapted to Haarland or Haarland hasn't adapted to City? It's just interesting he has scored a l...

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They will get a cursory fine as always FFP is a shambles Tis, Chelsea have pretty much shat all over it in public. Yeah Chelsea found a loophole in FFP and that is why they are putting all the signings on very long contracts with a very low starting salary. I am just wondering if this could come ba...

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That decision in the United game was one of the worst I've seen. VAR and everything. Unbelievable. was not done by I listened to a referee talking about it after the game on tv and he said the decision was not done by VAR as it was a subjective decision and not a factual one. The part whether a pla...

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Bulls managed the 2 yellow cards well. But they do what they do against the stormers every game for last while. Lots of mistakes on attack. Was suprised to got a scrum penalty against the stormers. I thought the bulls would be blown away in the scrums. Glad to see the ref eventually caught one of Dw...

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that would be ...soen my nat gat

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message #2527204 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 16, 2022 9:11 pm Question saffas. How do i say ' pick my most beautiful team' in afrikaans?

Kies my mooiste span.

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I wish the Lions could find a way to get attendances back. It is a shame to see Ellis Park that empty. I was considering going to that game tonight, not that far away, but unfortunately not an area of the city I want to travel to at night.

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Bulls play a very bosh game If they try to bully Exeter with bosh, that may suit Exeter. I don't see them beating Exeter on the road Actually the Bulls play a very balanced game these days between forwards and backs. They are also not scared of running from their own 22 if they think something is o...

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Bismarck will take Exeter by the scruff of their necks and get Red Carded but by that time Morne' Steyn have slotted a few dropgoals with enough points on the board hopefully to cruise the Bulls home for victory while their Springboks are being kept fresh for the Stormers boks up next. Presume you'...

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Looks like they forget to tell their fans. Which games has a no show ? I think the games during December on the highveld in South Africa will have a tough job getting their fans to the games, (Bulls and Lions) this time of the year is the annual migration to the costal cities for the summer holiday...

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Bulls going very well so far. The wet field not affecting the handling. Just lots of slipping. Even the cheerleaders before the game was slipping around in their dance routines

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