Springboks v Wallabies, Newlands, September 28 2013

[cyclopath]

Only one American from memory. I knew Spithall was an Aussie but I didn't realize anyone else was. I didn't pay much attention to it really.

About 5-6 Kiwis, similar number of Aussies. One American after John Kostecki was relieved by Sir Ben Ainslie.
Too many Kiwis to fit on Team NZ. No Aussie dollars for Team AUS.
Anyway, back on topic, sorry!

 

[Dam0]

About 5-6 Kiwis, similar number of Aussies. One American after John Kostecki was relieved by Sir Ben Ainslie.
Too many Kiwis to fit on Team NZ. No Aussie dollars for Team AUS.
Anyway, back on topic, sorry!

Ha ha yes we are a bit off topic here.

I must say I am a bit worried that there doesn't appear to be much enthusiasm around here for this game. Although I expect a Springbok victory I don't think they are as good as some are making out. This is a potential banana skin game for them. If I am going to stay up to watch it I expect some company.

 

[cyclopath]

Ha ha yes we are a bit off topic here.

I must say I am a bit worried that there doesn't appear to be much enthusiasm around here for this game. Although I expect a Springbok victory I don't think they are as good as some are making out. This is a potential banana skin game for them. If I am going to stay up to watch it I expect some company.

I just can't see where we match too many of them, let alone outpoint them, man for man. And that's before we look at the lack of "gel" in the Wallabies as a team.
The hard edge is just not there for enough of any match. And the "off" segments of matches are well off, not just a bit, and we concede big chunks of points in them of late.
As I said earlier, I hope I'm way wrong.

 

[It is what it is]

I'm hoping to see Kuridrani play at his best tonight.
His brief appearances to date have been pretty ordinary but he's better than that and has size, good footwork and speed.
It would be nice to see him get a bit of good ball and back himself.

 

[Brumby Runner]

"All the Aussies"

How many were there? I suspect there were more Kiwis in Oracle than Aussies.

The commentators during one of the last races mentioned there were more Aussies on board than any other nationality.

 

[ChargerWA]

Just the way the Boks sprint out of the tunnel when on home soil is scary. Just looks like there are a bunch of men who play for the pride in their jersey.

I just don't think we can match them up front. Our pack is back to lacking some critical mongrel. Horwill needs to come back and play the house down. The back line needs to find some combination. Lealiifano needs to step up and offer a bit more in phase play. Cooper needs to have a real good one or its time to give To'omua another shot.

Having said that, I expect any week now for Ewen's influence to kick in and the team to gel and results should improve. Any who, ill be up watching.

 

[Ulrich]

In other SA news. Schalk Burger made a good return to Currie Cup duty last night after 18 months of absence.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Fox Sports coverage starts.

Time to focus.

 

[Lee Grant]

Bokke by 25. Unfortunately I expect a man-shaming.
I sincerely hope I am wrong.

I know what you mean cyclo. We are all worried about the forwards but the backline does not look like a test backline.

I hope that Oz wins but it is unlikely - as it will be next week.

I don't quite know how to say how I feel, but I want to get back that high degree of disappointment when we lose, that I once had—as weird as that sounds.
.

 

[Shiggins]

Come on wallabies! Keep the score line respectable.

 

[Shiggins]

I think we will start well but slowly let it slip

 

[Shiggins]

I love how sharpe always disagrees and offers a
Different opinion. Legend

 

[Shiggins]

who's staying up to watch this one?

 

[RoffsChoice]

Shiggins I'm up for it.

 

[KOB1987]

who's staying up to watch this one?

me

if the scrum holds, we win.....here we go

 

[Bairdy]

I truly hope this will not be as one sided as I think it will be.

The Boks always play out of their skins in the Republic, and with the added inspiration of the Springbok Museum opening on Heritage Day, and the appearance of stalwart Joost Van der Westhuizen, it might get ugly.

Will be watching though, and supporting the men in Gold, even if our 'star player' is on the bench.

 

[Shiggins]

Here's hoping. I just can't see it. It's like. Loaded freight train vs a snail.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Minutes silence for Hippy - Thanks Saffers.

 

[Shiggins]

I truly hope this will not be as one sided as I think it will be.

The Boks always play out of their skins in the Republic, and with the added inspiration of the Springbok Museum opening on Heritage Day, and the appearance of stalwart Joost Van der Westhuizen, it might get ugly.

Will be watching though, and supporting the men in Gold, even if our 'star player' is on the bench.

Willy?

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Heinke is pumped. Looking forward to the coaches box crosses.