U20 RUGBY WORLD CUP

Ons is in die bollie hier. They not looking good

The SA number 9 should never have started the match. Since he has been replaced SA look more organised.

I agree CnC but we really did not look like contenders

Bad start. Irish looking good. Home advantage pressure?

France also beaten. SA will come back as I think that this was a case of first match jitters.

Do you guys think that perhaps the Super Rugby players have not had enough time to adapt to the team setup? (I hope the senior guys have enough time before Saturday)

mr hawaii Wrote:

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> Do you guys think that perhaps the Super Rugby
> players have not had enough time to adapt to the
> team setup? (I hope the senior guys have enough
> time before Saturday)

I think that you have a point there. I am worried that England will hit us hard in the opening 30 minutes and we will find it hard to come back. Looking very much forward to the Australia v Wales series. Should be very close.

If ever you wanted a summary of the state of South African rugby you got it this evening.

The tactical intelligence of our rugby can be summed up in one word : NONE.

What is it with our teams? We are OBSESSED with big oafs. Preferably the dumber the better. We have SKOP imprinted on our brains and our idea of CREATIVE is to run over rather than around the opposition.

Our backs have no peripheral vision, seldom look for support and inevitably go to ground before re-cycling is even contemplated. Then we wait for the oxen to arrive. Then we call a committee meeting. Then the scrumhalf considers his options. Then the ball is released. The rest you already know if there is not an immediate knock on or possession is dislodged in the tackle.

And what precisely do they do in training?

Fielding a kick is a trainable skill which you practice.

Lineout drills are PRACTISED.

Oh! And let's not forget South Africa's 2012 contribution to global rugby - the tunnel ruck where all the forwards get in a nice long streep. Cutting edge stuff!

On tonight's performance don't expect them to win too many matches in this competition.

We'll be backB)-

Ou Ryperd Wrote:

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Yeah - probably polluting the Super 15 next season! Lol.

Garrick Wrote:

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> Yeah - probably polluting the Super 15 next
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Don't go breaking my heart......just joking. Coaching a problem Sir? I have faith in this team, so I'm hoping.

It's very wet in Cape Town. Any thoughts on the handicap betting? Garrick & Mr H & others?

Hollywood


0.85 ENGLAND (-13.5) - IRELAND (+13.5) 0.85
0.85 FIJI (+3.5) - SAMOA (-3.5) 0.85
0.85 AUSTRALIA (-26.5) - ARGENTINA (+26.5) 0.85
0.85 NEW ZEALAND (-42.5) - WALES (+42.5) 0.85
0.85 FRANCE (-25.5) - SCOTLAND (+25.5) 0.85
0.85 SOUTH AFRICA (-41.5) - ITALY (+41.5) 0.85

Monday's results

Wales 44-18 Fiji
New Zealand 63-0 Samoa
England 64-5 Italy
South Africa 19-23 Ireland
Australia 67-12 Scotland
France 15-18 Argentina