Was at the game, honestly felt like the crowd was 50-50 boks vs aussies if not more bok fans. Absolutely unreal turnout. Thousands of bok fans singing the anthem and shosalosa outside the stadium after the game
Australia has the second largest South Africa diaspora after the UK. That's why there are usually so many South African supporters when they play in those countries.
@@Chris-vq5vr For some people, yes. But for me, SA wins every-time. I’ve been to a number of “first world countries”, they were absolutely awesome. However, the only one I would consider moving to is Japan, I spent a month there and fell in love with the place.
When they were singing the anthem I got chicken because the supporters were louder then the dude they place to sing and butchered our anthem. From kick off you could see we wanted the W. The 1st scrum man what a surprise Kolbe on scrummy 1st tweek. Then the double pass Line out another tweek. Wasted opportunities but brilliant rush defense 2 on 1 beautiful
I was watching on Stan Sports, and I had to have a good chuckle when an Aussie pundit commented how the Boks left off much the same, as they were in the WC, based on the past 4 games. Then Sonny-Bill Williams, retorted, if anything they've improved. Loved it! I heard a fantastic example of the brotherhood in the Bok team, when Ox came off, if I am not mistaken, the first thing he did, was ask if Bongi is fine! Class!
No you're all good because apparently this was just some random pointless game. Your cult can get excited for the nz game in a few weeks though! You can trade in all your world cup trophy for a win too, just as you wanted
Tim the name you're looking for is Brisfontein. Kolbe was divine, he did everything and was everywhere. Feeding the scrum, throwing the line-out, drop kicking, tackling props, and all that on top of his winger obligations.
@@truthbetold8233 did you watch the game earlier - Willie has a two man overlap on one side and an another two inside him - with one defender to beat - and what does our “genius” do… he’s a protected species - and the marketing spin around him for passing a ball occasionally is ridiculous. Not in the same league as a Percy Montgomery, or Joubert let alone Damian McKenzie when he was playing 15. Overrated living off reputation from years ago… coach will get him to 100 caps and then he will become mostly anonymous as a Bok except when there are injuries or suspensions.
@@adrianincapetown7043 it's the fact that we have backup plans in place. World cup final, pressure is on and suddenly we lose a dude? Absolutely great to know that Kolbe can cover 9, that PSDT can cover lock, that Kwagga can cover 8
Many years ago we practiced that in our u/14 team. Tried it a few times in games but never scored from it. Seems that you need a Springbok pack to make it work😊
I remember back in the day when the boks first came onto the scene in international rugby…… lifting was not allowed ….. sa said fu. This is how rugby is played. Love them.
Real pity that the Boks couldn't keep Wallabies scoreless. Pretty tough at the end, though, playing with 13 men on two occasions. Good practice for tough situations.
@@85eldon I thought two of the yellows were soft. You can't bin Marx for a correctly positioned tackle if his opposite number decides to throw his head into our hooker's shoulder! Watch the highlights in slow motion. At the last minute, Marx moves his head out the way of a head-on collision with the Wallaby runner, who decided he'd run full-steam into Marx with his head being the first point of contact. Here's the crux: if Marx doesn't move his head, he gets red-carded for a head-on collision. If he does, he gets yellow-carded for a shoulder-to-head collision. He literally cannot win and it's the runner, not the tackler, at fault in this situation. It's high time World Rugby addressed this. Players have realised that you can get an opponent sent off simply by running into their shoulder with your head. It's not a wise strategy but it can gain you an advantage.
Ben Jason-Dixon was solid as anything I thought. Such a fun player to watch as well, class operator. Looks like worthy wearer of the number 7 for the boks when PSDT isn’t available
This is the best Boks team i've seen. They played entertaining rugby, they ran the ball and were strong in the forwards. The wallabies made too many handling errors, gave away too many penalties and were clearly outclassed and outmuscled.
Your now a favorite in SA Tim! Actually, coming down to SA and feeling the culture was really big of you and us. The Rugby Championship is our 6Nations. The emense distances traveling, though, make it different.
Every team has to travel the same distances each year,sometimes it all down sth,the next ,the ABs,and Wallabies,have to travel that far as well,using the distance is a cop out.
@@Andy_M986 mate, read what he said again, he isnt talking about Aus and NZ in the championship. He is comparing the championship to the 6 nations where the teams dont travel very far.
@mjdouglas9665 I know,he's talking about the distance the Boks have to play in the RC, and I said,All the teams have to do it as well. When he's talking about the RC ,then every team is included, this is why they pulled out of Suoer Rugby,,the distance,yet,all the teams travelled to each country. Like I said before,it's a cop out.
@@Andy_M986 he dint exclude NZ and Aus, he is not looking for an excuse to play NZ and Aus.. He is saying that the RC is our 6 nations, in other terms its the southern hemisphere 6 nations... Then he says the distance we have to travel in RC makes in diffrent.. In other words, the distance all teams in the RC, NZ AuS Arg and SA travel is alot more than what the northern hemisphere teams travel in the 6 nations.. How is it a cop out, he isnt looking for an excuse for SA whe they play NZ or Aus. Like i explain to you earlier, he is comparing the Entirty of the RC to the 6 nations its not a cop out
@@mjdouglas9665 Making excuses about travel distance,when others have to do it as well, is a cop out,why complain when others have to do the same thing.?
It was Optus Versfeld with all the dedicated & passionate Boks' supporters! Really awesome turnout to support our guys. Loads of members of a Boks group in Aus/NZ descended on Brisvegas in addition to all the local Boks' fans. Really enjoyed the innovation shown by the Boks (new coaches are making an impact) - confused the opposition. Thanks for your great reviews - by far the best podcasts around & refreshingly unbiased commentary. You're fast on your way to becoming an honorary South African!
Fantastic by the boks, and thanks for the commentary Tim! Interesting as always! Sad for our old buddies and rivals Australia to find their rugby team in this position. Keep on building you Aussies! Need you back to help give the Kiwis a hard time 😂
That lineout move is genius. Teams commit to maul defense so hard these days, to then throw it to set up elsewhere makes it so difficult to defend every single maul after that, because they’ll be terrified to overcommit to the first receiver.
Damn, did u have to remind me of that try... the difference though, that Sharks defence opened up like the red sea. - the defence around Arendse's try was compacted and unlike the red sea...😂
Australia concede penalty after penalty in the red zone, no cards. Van Staden gets pinned unable to roll with no repeated offenses, yellow?? Should have been penalty only. Ref lost the plot slightly at the end there. But otherwise dominating boks and very average Aussies. They normally have more fight in them.
I think the rules has become so complicated, that no referee can keep up. The ref was so fixated on looking for illegal tackles that he missed blatant forward passes.
As an Aussie all I can say is, how good are we in the Olympics! 🤷🏼♂️
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Thank you, Tim. Good to see the creativity from the Boks and the passion. I love the way they set aside ego and play for one another and the people of South Aftica. To quote the late Nelson Mandela- "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead." Go Bokke
When I saw the boys singing the anthem; I knew. Being South African, you could just see every man in the line-up we're waiting to make an extremely impacted wave of pain. I love how we implemented physicality and free-flowing, unrelenting speed, movement, and skills. Beautiful.
Sacha what a player, louw did really great at 8, BJD also played great, KLA what a finisher, Siya showed he still got it, overall everyone did great, feel bad for Aus, they struggled to score against 13 men, really hope they improve.
Just caught up with the players at their team hotel ! I think the general feeling was they should of put more points on them but the team has finally broken the Brisbane hoodoo
As brilliant as Willie Le Roux is, I think he is feeling the presence of Sasha being there. I found him hanging onto the ball and trying to play it himself instead of passing to Sasha.
Why do rugby fans do this? The bok halfback did the exact same thing 5 minutes beforehand. Aaron Smith is brilliant at it. So much to be proud of with the boks performance and plenty to lash the wallabies about and you’re crying about the ref enforcing the law like they do all the time
Every time a man was near the back of the ruck, the 9 would suddenly become a quadriplegic and lose his legs. Soon as the arm went out he finds them again. Easily milking penalties is poor sportsmanship ans the reason I dislike aus.
I just love your low key 'hyperbole'!Your summary of the game was spot on. I also think the foundation was set in the first few scrums where the S.A. front row pulverised the poor Wallabies. Malherbe was powerful as usual but Ox Nche again demonstrated why he is the BEST loosened in the world, not only in the tight exchanges but in his powerful carries into contact...a wrecking ball of note!
Love Willie, lets get him 4 more caps and call it curtains. Time for Willemse and Fassi to take over and fight it out with Horn getting rubber matches. Dobbo needs to do the right thing this season, he has to. Boks were at their brutal best, love it!
Thanks mate. Great review! Always appreciate your thoughts. As a Saffer that was a great game.. especially knowing there is more space for growth and improvement!
Thanks for the great analysis our secret South African/Bok fan ❤ Love your channel, solider on and keep up the great work. I am never dissapointed when i watch a review. I forgot to mention i predicted 32-15.
@kingpower4631 Kwagga Smith is better. Way better. in 2019 François Louw was way better. Coming up to 2015 Brussow, Coetzee and Stander were all better. but Heyneke had his orders.. decent fetchers in ZA have had no look in for the last 9 years. and watch the game back. Kolisi did almost nothing all game.
@@powerbite92 i agree kwaaga is better not stander hell no but kwaaga has to fill the 8 role anyway the but in sa our fetcher options are light the only other 6 fetcher we have is jc pretorius and xaba and thats a huge dropp in kg kolisi does rucks and tackling though
All 3 SA yellow cards were 50/50 in my (green and gold)eyes. Other days you will get away with that. 🤷♂️ Good display from the boks, frustrating to let that try in though.
Willie Le Roux looked classy today. His passing and vision is the best in the world. We call Slade a rolls Royce of a player, well Le Roux must be a Bentley convertible. Physically getting older etc but one of the best passers and lines of runners we’ve ever seen. Also thought Eben picked some good lines today and PSTD what a legend
We had to drive to Roodepoort at 6:00 to catch the games. Beautiful from the boys 🇿🇦🇿🇦❤❤. Erlig Louw, Willie, Du Toit... peaking and consistent in their performance
Thanks Tim. Great review. It seems Rassie never stops trying to improve the Boks game and now even more so with Tony Brown and Sacha at 10. I thought they looked a more complete team than in the RWC but maybe that was parlty due to having so much forward dominance in this game. Aside from the Arendse first try I thought the Wallabies actually defended pretty well otherwise it would have been a real blowout. Nest week's game will be interesting to see if the Wallabies forwards can be more competitive.
Explain to me how LIFTING a player very dangerously doesn't constitute a red card. Word Rugby and their double standards. Then continue to give out yellows left and right like it's candy.
If I listen to what Jaco Peyper said, its black and white for (if it was a dangerous tackle) and the degree of danger will make it yellow or red. In this case I think the way the player lands will influence the degree of danger.
@rodwellchigome7567 apparently the second last yellow was for too many penalties accumulated by the player, and the last was for a knock on? I can't quite figure it out. Will probably have to wait for Nigel Owens' breakdown of the decisions!
Oz didn't fall flat which impressed me , they hung in .... They will get better , no doubt... Welldone to the boks, really proud but we must finish all opportunities..... Credit to Oz it could of been far worse.... Hoping perth_fontein is a more clinical performance...
@kingpower4631 missed kicks at goal, missed kicks to touch...same stick we give Manie. He is a gamebreaker and will only get better. Be objective. Some of the decisions making in the red zone has blighted us for a while.
@@randomlyfactual1943 you can't always be 12/10 I'd say a player just needs to be consistently good at flyhalf like keep it 7 and above over a player that has 12/10 in some gamest then 5/10 the next game
The Wallabies knew what was coming but simply had no answers. The score actually flatters the Wallabies since the Boks left a lot of points on the field.
South Africa didn't allow Australia to settle. Australia was so eager to play that they made too many mistakes. They will get better under their coach.
Good game, good summary!! The boks played well. Must remember that every game has to be played on merit. Expansive games are so impressive and the boks did that well today. The nice thing is that SA have 3 (flyhalves) generals now!! Interesting times ahead.
