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You make some good points IS. I actually was reminded of a particular occasion during my schoolboys days. Went through the season undefeated, apart from the final game. Upon losing that game, I was filthy. I could still shake the other teams hands, and show I was a good sport, but god I was...

Stop baiting, it's getting old. Pretty much everyone on the field last night was mediocre. Quade included. While we a posturing though, who is to say that To'omua would have been any better behind a pack that was utterly destroyed? As for whether lewisr had a certain attitude or not, go back...

The Boks are looking scary good. They are really well drilled in the forwards, and show discipline in the backs. What I found most disconcerting (from a Wallabies point of view) was how they showed so much patience in defence, effectively forcing the turnover. In contrast, the Wallabies looked...

Interesting to see how Saili goes, I think he is quite a good player. Looks like a much stronger lineup from the Pumas too. Lobbe is back, they really missed him. He really provides that team with direction. I see Hernandez is playing fullback, isn't his best position 10? Should be a good game.

Rassie..Please, just stop. Part of advocating your cause is understanding when you will not win any more supporters. That generally means it is time to move on. In this case, you would be wise to adhere to that advice. Move on, you will not convince any more people of your theories regarding...

Good changes, I like the look of the team. It has balance. One of the biggest things I am pleased with is the stability with the centre pairing. Lilo and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) will be starting their 6th consecutive test together. It will be interesting to see how they combine this weekend, as I think their...

Too many Force and Rebels players in the squad. And Brumbies players. And Waratahs players. And Reds players. Oh wait..

Just being cheeky here, but I was going back over the thread and saw that Justin Marshall was the halfback for the Pretoria test in 1996. :p

I had to do it.. I have to go back and watch that movie again now!

I think you have hit on a core aspect of the rivalry here. Although speaking as an outsider, I have noticed through the comments (and the brilliant docos and links people have posted - thanks PaarlBok and Chiefton ) that similar backgrounds really formed strong bonds off the field and intense...

Now come on. At no point have I seen someone trolling this thread, apart from you. How are the stories coming out of this thread 'rubbing salt into the wounds from the Bledisloe'? Go and read the thread again, and you will see there was a definite point to it, and I for one thank the guys who...

I noticed that, I was going to say something. An old flat mate from years ago (who is a Kiwi) once told me that McKecknie was a mate of his fathers, and would never talk about that particular day in 1981.. Anyway, back on topic. There have been some really interesting stories here guys, I have...

I really enjoyed that doco, thanks for sharing.

Sideshow Bob and Chiliboy eh?

Thanks! :) I am keen to write an article on the rivalry and thought that a great source of information regarding NZ-SA would come from our own community. The Wallabies tend to have a rivalry with NZ that revolves around the Bledisloe, however the NZ-SA rivalry tends to invoke a lot more...

This one is mainly directed at our resident Kiwis and South Africans. We hear about the great New Zealand - South Africa rugby rivalry reasonably often, and I wanted to dig into what it actually meant. Basically, I am asking you guys to tell me who you consider to be your prospective...

I remember that boofhead Mark Geyer once informing a ref that he knew his address. When fronting the judiciary to explain himself, Geyer offered that the reason he said it was because he was going to head to the refs house for a beer after the game.

What is your actual point, other than a snide remark? How does that contribute to the conversation?

Horwill was constantly in Peypers ear, especially about the All Blacks infringing in the 22. Peyper wasn't prepared to listen. Lealiifano had a solid game I thought. Came In at first receiver at times to vary the point of attack. As a whole, our bench has not provided a positive impact on the...

I think so, difficult to measure after two games though. What I am seeing is more intent. Where we are lacking is in execution, and I thought there was improvement on last week. Basic skills seem to be lacking, and that is an institutional problem. Our development pathways are to blame there...