ABs aren't as bad as some on here make out
ABs aren't as bad as some on here make out, nor as good as some would like them to be. They do seem to be in the mix for the title of best team based on current performances. You guys had a period of prolonged test match success from mid-2000s through to just after 2015 WC win. But even the great side that was created in that period suffered some losses, most notably to SA.
LinkABs aren't as bad as some on here make out
ABs aren't as bad as some on here make out, nor as good as some would like them to be. They do seem to be in the mix for the title of best team based on current performances. You guys had a period of prolonged test match success from mid-2000s through to just after 2015 WC win. But even the great side that was created in that period suffered some losses, most notably to SA.
LinkA Saffa Perspective
The kick chase worked. The mauling worked. The rush worked. By 'worked' I mean the ABs were clearly feeling the pressure and the Boks got into a position to win the game.
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A Saffa Perspective
The kick chase worked. The mauling worked. The rush worked. By 'worked' I mean the ABs were clearly feeling the pressure and the Boks got into a position to win the game.
LinkTough Crowd
Far out what a tough crowd haha. Of course we weren't at our best, but the Boks didn't allow us to get into any sort of rhythm, with their up and in lines peed and their constant pressure at breakdown time gave us no real opportunity to settle
LinkTough Crowd
Far out what a tough crowd haha. Of course we weren't at our best, but the Boks didn't allow us to get into any sort of rhythm, with their up and in lines peed and their constant pressure at breakdown time gave us no real opportunity to settle
LinkAll Blacks v Springboks I
Had to take an hour break after that to get myself together. Frustration doesn't even begin to start the way I feel about it.
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Performances vs Argentina II
I remember saying after his debut that Taukeiaho is the future and its definitely looking that way. Going forward, I would actually like him and Aumua in our 23 with Taukeiaho starting as his set piece work is far better than Aumua
LinkBring on the Boks
Happy with that overall, we were really slick in the first half and could have been up by a lot more. Jordie was very good at the back, and his kicking from hand and tee make him a massive asset
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