Fucking hell
What a half
Argentina think they’re going in at the half 5 to the good with 20 of their points gifted to them by dumb SA play
Marx on YC for first 10 mins of second half
But SA say fuck that and score in injury time
SA 25-23 Argentina
Half time
@MiketheSnow and Marx will be only off for 5 minutes of the second half too
@W32 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
This must be the shitest ref in the history of rugby
Because he’s not letting the Boks get away with murder at the ruck and with the offside line….
@ACT-Crusader said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
@W32 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
This must be the shitest ref in the history of rugby
Because he’s not letting the Boks get away with murder at the ruck and with the offside line….
Actually I would say that he has missed several knock-ons by SA. He seems to be overwhelmed by the occasion
@akan004 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
This is DC v Lions 2005 level of class shown by Sasha. Unbelievable performance.
Can't disagree. The pack he's playing behind though.......
@W32 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
@ACT-Crusader said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
@W32 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
This must be the shitest ref in the history of rugby
Because he’s not letting the Boks get away with murder at the ruck and with the offside line….
Actually I would say that he has missed several knock-ons by SA. He seems to be overwhelmed by the occasion
Love his try act though
Allblacks are well behind in the development stakes.
The likes of Ruben Love would have 20 caps for South Africa at this stage.
Bok masterclass this afternoon
Could easily be 53-10
Drubbing
PSDT would be MOTM on any other day
SA 53-30 Argentina
67 mins
@akan004 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
I only see France living with this Boks team right now. They have taken their game to another level since the last RWC which is something I didn't see coming. The clash in Paris is going to be something special.
A full England side will beat SA this November
@akan004 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
I only see France living with this Boks team right now. They have taken their game to another level since the last RWC which is something I didn't see coming. The clash in Paris is going to be something special.
Absolutely.
Somebody mentioned this ABs team is a bit like the black caps from a few years back where they would select players because they cleared a half century a few seasons back.
The likes of BB and Ioane should have been phased out 2 or 3 seasons ago. Their performances just haven't been enough.
@MiketheSnow said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
@akan004 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
I only see France living with this Boks team right now. They have taken their game to another level since the last RWC which is something I didn't see coming. The clash in Paris is going to be something special.
A full England side will beat SA this November
Not a dig, but what basis do you think this could happen? I can't see it myself.
@ExiledHalfback said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
@MiketheSnow said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
@akan004 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
I only see France living with this Boks team right now. They have taken their game to another level since the last RWC which is something I didn't see coming. The clash in Paris is going to be something special.
A full England side will beat SA this November
Not a dig, but what basis do you think this could happen? I can't see it myself.
Lions boost
Lots of really good players playing well
Edit
Shit they’re not playing each other
@ExiledHalfback said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
@akan004 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
I only see France living with this Boks team right now. They have taken their game to another level since the last RWC which is something I didn't see coming. The clash in Paris is going to be something special.
Absolutely.
Somebody mentioned this ABs team is a bit like the black caps from a few years back where they would select players because they cleared a half century a few seasons back.
The likes of BB and Ioane should have been phased out 2 or 3 seasons ago. Their performances just haven't been enough.
Sooner than that.
Beaudy was “washed” by his own standards at the end of the 2019 World Cup.
Rieko has done fuck all since 2020 really, again by his own standards.
We have gone soft at the selection table.
ALB has 80 odd caps. I can’t remember a signature performance amongst them.
@MiketheSnow said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
PSDT into my Top 10 players of all time
Remarkable when you consider his career was nearly over twice.
@ExiledHalfback said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
NZRU need to get their head out of their arses. Overseas player selections hasn't damaged the Curry Cup as a competition.
In fact, it has given many more players an opportunity
@ExiledHalfback said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
NZRU need to get their head out of their arses. Overseas player selections hasn't damaged the Curry Cup as a competition.
We are a joke right now. Handicapping ourselves by not even allowing players who have returned to NZ to be picked immediately- i.e Leicester. We simply aren't good enough to be this stupid. A pro game run by amateurs.
@Jet said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
When S.A. click they dish out wallopings.
When NZ win they win by a score.
Used to be the other way around.
@W32 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
@ExiledHalfback said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
NZRU need to get their head out of their arses. Overseas player selections hasn't damaged the Curry Cup as a competition.
In fact, it has given many more players an opportunity
shh! Dont let the cat out of the bag!
Giving new talent the opportunity at TOP flight rugby around the world means that when your country comes calling, you're as ready as can be.
It's insular thinking if you ask me.
@akan004 said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
@ExiledHalfback said in Springboks vs Pumas I:
NZRU need to get their head out of their arses. Overseas player selections hasn't damaged the Curry Cup as a competition.
We are a joke right now. Handicapping ourselves by not even allowing players who have returned to NZ to be picked - i.e Leicester. We simply aren't good enough to be this stupid. A pro game run by amateurs.
Who is playing overseas that the All Blacks would select?
NZ is fighting a losing battle given their geography and the strength of the Kiwi dollar to keep young talent in NZ. If NZ allow players to be selected from abroad, then it will gut what is already a small playing pool (relative to other countries). Less time with players, less chance to work and develop them.
SA, by joining European competition, now have the cash to retain their young players. SA were losing large numbers abroad for a time for exactly the reason NZ are now.
