RWC Final - New Zealand v South Africa 29/10/23, 0800 NZDT

[LeCheese]

It's Ben O'Keefe who comes out of this worst.

Player - "Ref what do I do if I am racially vilified"

Ref - "nothing"

Terrible message

It was a pretty clear plea from BOK to not take action into his own hands, which is understandable imo. BOK did also follow up with an "I'll be on it" directly after

 

[LeCheese]

Has anyone got a video of when the exact comment was said to be made?

Some suggesting it was actually "wyd / wye kant" - meaning 'open side'.

Given the tone, repetition, and context, I think it's pretty clear that it's a misunderstanding of the highest order. I'd be pretty shocked if WR (World Rugby) (World Rugby) take any action following the investigation.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1716564478597169192

 

[Tomthumb]

I'm not sure what he was expected to think if he doesn't speak Afrikaans. It seems like it's all a bit of a misunderstanding and that's fine, but you can't blame Curry in this case.

To me it's pretty clearly a different language, as are pretty much all of South Africa's calls. Just a bizarre conclusion for Curry to come to based on the context

 

[Braveheart81]

Has anyone got a video of when the exact comment was said to be made?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1716534075366736307

It's allegedly in here. I can't really hear it clearly.

 

[Penriff_boy]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1716534075366736307

It's allegedly in here. I can't really hear it clearly.

I can't here him say anything in it. Is that definitely the incident Curry is referring too?

 

[Braveheart81]

I can't here him say anything in it. Is that definitely the incident Curry is referring too?

Given he talks to BO'K about it when play stops I definitely think so.

 

[LeCheese]

I can't here him say anything in it. Is that definitely the incident Curry is referring too?

Headphones and cranked volume you can make it out.

The "8s onwards" is misleading - I hear it at ~11 sec just before they switch to the blindside, which is what I believe Bongi is trying to alert his team to

 

[Penriff_boy]

Headphones and cranked volume you can make it out.

The "8s onwards" is misleading - I hear it at ~11 sec just before they switch to the blindside, which is what I believe Bongi is trying to alert his team to

You can here something being said at exactly 12-13 seconds. Is that the incident?

 

[John S]

Is that a trick question?

**** Message retracted as per below ******

 

[LeCheese]

You can here something being said at exactly 12-13 seconds. Is that the incident?

That is the presumption

 

[John S]

Nope, why would it be?

Look, whoever says it black/white whatever with the opposite colour it's wrong and inappropriate. I'll retract my "it's bait" comment - that was probably uncalled for.

But I think it's probably not the wisest question - of course it's possible for a black person to be racist to a white person. Racism isn't a one-way thing.

The second part of the question, I'm not sure.

I'm happy to apologise for my off the cuff take and move on.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Hey mods, any chance you could scrape the last coupla pages & stick it on the thread for the match where something may or may not have occurred?

 

[Penriff_boy]

Look, whoever says it black/white whatever with the opposite colour it's wrong and inappropriate. I'll retract my "it's bait" comment - that was probably uncalled for.

But I think it's probably not the wisest question - of course it's possible for a black person to be racist to a white person. Racism isn't a one-way thing.

The second part of the question, I'm not sure.

I'm happy to apologise for my off the cuff take and move on.

Thx, but no need to apologise lol.

* Downthumb changed

 

[The Red Baron]

I reckon the ABs have timed their run just right. They've built intensity as the tournament has progressed and look like they might be peaking at the right time. On the other hand, it feels like South Africa has scraped into the final on guts alone.

Watch South Africa win this now and make me eat my words. This game is bloody hard to predict.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I reckon the ABs have timed their run just right. They've built intensity as the tournament has progressed and look like they might be peaking at the right time. On the other hand, it feels like South Africa has scraped into the final on guts alone.

Watch South Africa win this now and make me eat my words. This game is bloody hard to predict.

On this website you must eat your hat.

 

[The Red Baron]

Another phrase that should get autocorrected then.

 

[John S]

I reckon the ABs have timed their run just right. They've built intensity as the tournament has progressed and look like they might be peaking at the right time. On the other hand, it feels like South Africa has scraped into the final on guts alone.

Watch South Africa win this now and make me eat my words. This game is bloody hard to predict.

Back at the start of the comp, I was predicting a SA v Ireland final - so I'm definitely eating my hat/words. Just shows, never write off the AB's!

But yeah, they've built steadily over the RWC, while SA look like they've actually plateaued! It's anyone's game this week.

 

[Dan54]

It's Ben O'Keefe who comes out of this worst.

Player - "Ref what do I do if I am racially vilified"

Ref - "nothing"

Terrible message

What? Should the ref say belt him in the mouth?
Player-"what do I do if I racially villified?"

Ref- "Smack him in the mouth"
Or Ref- "Nothing. I will keep an eye out for it"or similar

 

[Derpus]

I hope its a draw after extratime and they miss all their spot kicks and just kind of go home.

 

[HogansHeros]

I hope its a draw after extratime and they miss all their spot kicks and just kind of go home.

You're such a bundle of joy