Squidge just needs to announce he will visit South Africa like EggChasers to be added as a footnote to South Africa's constitution 😂. Maybe the upcoming All Blacks tour 🤙
@@SquidgeRugby I had to rewind because I had no idea what you were saying. Only on the second listen was I like "Oh yes perfect" 😂. Just didn't see it coming.
Eish! No, it was not good, not even close. But it was definitely good enough for someone who, I assume, does not have an Afrikaans speaker on hand to help. In context, it was easy enough to understand.
There is a car company called Sandy Munro that tears down new cars to every single nut and bolt and then analyses it. Squidge Rugby is the rugby equivalent of this. You sir, are an unquestionable genius! How do you have such insight? I listen to other channels do their analysis but when I watch your videos it is like the blinkers come off and every nuance makes perfect sense in a whole new enlightened manner. Well done and thank you
@@rosscoghlanwhy would he? He's never done that. There are more than enough podcasts out there to moan about the ref. He is more concerned about tactics
Watched the game live - immediately saw the Tony Brown influence of passing literally everything and virtually no kicking - especially in the first half - however after watching Squidge's analysis I now have a much deeper understanding of how much Brown has already done in adapting the Springboks play - it's going to get very exciting - one man clean out with a back up - releasing two specifically chosen forwards to 'just' be out wide - with both their stats for metres gained, carries and players beaten outrageously improved (as if they weren't already impressive) and with a few tweeks here and there we are heading into another era of domination I believe - that last scrum leading to the penalty try was a thing of beauty - nice last touch...
It seems like it would be too easy to disrupt the attack by killing the ball at source and committing two defenders to the ruck to disrupt the cleanout? It can't be that simple.
Wouldn’t hold your breath. And it won’t be as breathlessly full of praise. He’ll call them well coached (code for players not being as good) and machine-like (no creativity) like most pundits who secretly don’t rate Ireland but results won’t let them say it out loud without looking sad.
Have you ever considered making a video like "How Squidge Rugby Watches Rugby" or something like that? Because it's quite frustrating for new fans like me to watch a game, understand the rules but having no idea what to look at to start appreciating the strategy or the finer details.
It's hard to analyse and pick up on all the intricacies and nuance of each teams game plan during the match. It takes a deep level of knowledge and understanding to do so and it's still hard to do live. For a new fan I would recommend try not to watch and follow the ball but to force yourself to look at each teams positioning and shape. You want to try and identify the options the teams are creating at each phase and spot what they may do in the next few phases. Rugby is a simple enough game that the same things happen every time, carry, tackle, ruck. Instead of watching the ball carrier look at the supporting players and what lines they are running. Instead of watching the initial tackler(s), look at the defensive line and try to spot any gaps and how the defenders are reacting. Instead of watching the ruck, look at the attacking team to see how they are setting up for the next phase and what options are available to them etc. It not easy and takes time and experience watching each team to identify what they are trying to do and you will still miss a lot without re-watching the match and focusing on specific areas.
I know you said you weren’t planning on doing the previous video - how yall have been putting out so much content lately, I’ve no idea, but it’s much MUCH appreciated. Thank you both!
A lot of people have been complaining about the Boks' clumsiness, which I understand. But it's amazing how well they've adopted a new system in just their second game.
Ah now he was singing the bokes praises no need for name calling 😜😂 but in all seriousness can’t wait for this weekend although we last the last game it was a cracker of a game can’t wait for round two ☘️
great video Squidge! Except for this moment 🤣🤣 9:30 Ox is absolutely not off his feet, and Doris comes in from the side and sticks hands into the ruck hahaha clear as day
I think the Boks were still very very rusty. It is scary to think how they will do, if they can tighten their defense under Flannery and find a nice balance between their conservative and attacking game.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was at that game and it was so hard to put what I was seeing into words. You have done that, and more, with your unparalleled analysis.
If this incredible match proved the Boks are the number 1 side in the world (not that it needed proving, I think that's just another narrative Rassie and the SA media concocted), I can't help but feel it also proved what an outstanding side Ireland are. With all the narratives, altitude, emotional atmosphere, pressure, playing without 2 of its most important players in Keenan and JGP, Ireland still managed to keep the double world champions to 7 points and had two tries disallowed. This weekend it will be different, Ireland just have way too many injuries now to be able to compete. I say Boks by 15 in another incredible match between two excellent worthy sides.
That sign.. "We're in your head" is just pur chaos I love it! You out Ireland' Ireland in every aspect on and off the field. Amazing what Raz has done for SA. Joy to watch from NZ
Apropos of nothing, the sentence, "The *yardage* on his average carry went up by 2 *metres* ," is just peak UK imperial-metric mishmash. Part of what I love about listening to rugby commentary (being from the US) is hearing all the different ways that Welsh, English, Scottish, Irish, NZ, Aussie, and Saffa English-speakers describe sport(s) with their own accents/dialects/idioms/slang/cultural reference points while at their most excited!
I have never gone back to look for the ad that I skipped through, after reading the comments. I don't know what is more genius: the always superb analysis or getting me to hunt for the advert.
Thanks dudes! You guys are like the Brian Cox and Roger Penrose of rugby! Your pitch is their fabric of space and their star and planet formation creating the mass that influences the curvature of space-time where Galaxies colide in an expanding universe. THIS is how you see the players influence the space with their mass and speed on the field in this ever expending game of RUGBY! Genius
SquidgeRugby doing so much for rugby with analysis, insight and passion on every video. On a side note I wonder what Rassie's thoughts are on SquidgeRugby :)
I dunno. I mean yeah i guess they played well. Maybe the score flattered Ireland but you can tell that Andy farrell gave his team a severe bollocking after that match. Be very interesting to see how saturday goes.
Ireland's going to have a really tough time of it with all the injuries they sustained in this game. Missing Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey, your current starting hooker and scrum half is going to be a kick in the balls.
I would argue that South Africas style means that, even when they are completely dominant, they never completely put good teams away on the score board. If NZ was that dominant against an opponent they score 4 more tries and win by 30+ points. It's not necessarily an issue (who cares if you win by 1 every game if you win every game?) but it is a constant for them.
A win is by how many points ? Last time I checked one point is a win , sometimes against physical sides it is better to just win than sustain injuries . Lets take the worlds greatest side playing the current 2nd best side on rankings , how much is a win ? New zealand love to score high but sometimes that strains energy levels gives injuries and possibly even cards or sightings , it also telegraphs their plays and tactics that guys like squidge and most professional teams can observe and learn from .
The SA style was developed as a response to the referee interference in the 2011 RWC quarter final. It removes the risk of a ref being able to blow you out of the game. Frnkly with the new style it lets the "hitman" refs back in the door.
Siya For nr 12 at Centre.! Siya. We love you. You are our Madiba of Rugby. So scary to see PSDT running with the ball😂😂😂. Love Squidge❤. Boks looking good. Game plan needs some game time. Cant wait.
The stadium announcer declaring “the South African national anthem will be sung by… YOU!.” Sure did put a smile on my face that fine Saturday afternoon.
Don’t disagree that the Sprinkboks spoilt Irish procession, slowed the ball and monstered the gain line, but of their three tries two were from mistakes right down the field. None of Irelands 3 tries were from mistakes and they were incredibly close to scoring another two which don’t get a mention. For all their brilliance, there was a fair amount of luck won them that game.
Idk I feel Squidge covered that Osbourne try fantastically, explained it incredible well, and yet didn't give it half the hype that that deserved. Love the analysis on everything though.
My favourite moment in rugby:) South africa world cup win 1995 Second favourite moment :) Recent back to back world cup winning performance by bokke Third favourite moment:) This recent bok victory over ireland was epic! Go bokke Go!!!!!!!!!!
Benching Roos makes so much sense now. When he matures he'll be running those wide channels. Kwagga at the break down is safer if the big guys are playing wide
The scoreline of 27-20 is both simultaneously flattering to ireland for not losing by 20+ but also flattering for SA because ireland were somehow still not buried at the end of the game
Number of tries dubiously not given to Ireland at a neutral venue this game would of been different. That said SA playing a more dynamic style is only good for Rugby
@Prometuis101 none of the trys were dubiosuly not given The lowe try was scored through illegal action. No evidence to show that the ball ever touched the line for the held up call (not like it matters anyway because ireland scored 60 seconds later) I like seeing the new boks because it shows how they are clearly the best in the world. No other team can completely change styles over night and still dominate like they did. It isn't inherently good for rugby as there are many ways to play rugby and none are boring no matter what clowns want you to think
@Forest9528 im not sure how it helps when rassie bullshit gets into refs heads....it's isn't Rigby anymore it's some sort of social media influcer coach:))lol
@shaneduggan605 can't say conclusively that his hand was off the ball when his foot was grounded and there is no angle to say otherwise Tmo wasn't 1 sided at all. Just happened that they dident gift ireland the 50/50 call every time like they usually like to do
Awesome breakdown Squidge, just noticed you got a lot of the players names wrong during the process guys marked and named wasn't correct. Other than that brilliant much respect from SA
