PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Yep my understanding is an attacking player can’t lead with elbow, knee or foot. Anything else is fine and the onus is on the defender to ensure contact is safe.
TRC2021 - Wallabies v Boks @ Suncorp 18/09
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Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
He has history with this and he keeps challenging in a grey area. He needs to go lower in the chest area. It will keep getting him in trouble if not.
liquor box
Peter Sullivan (51)
The attacking player has a choice whether to put themselves in danger by their own actions so can do what they want.
formerflanker
Ken Catchpole (46)
Time to re-name Faf's clever boot the Boks kick.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
I think my magic moment had to be tupou's no look pass that led to the try.
Tupou quickly becoming a growing cult hero...
Tupou quickly becoming a growing cult hero...
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Hard to see SA beating NZ....In fairness to SA they look a little weary and not so sharp.....not the SA I saw against the Lions
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KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Which statement is the correct one?
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
I thought the Boks looked absolutely knackered in last 20 too RN. But in saying that I think it was because Wallabies wore them down, and were very good whilst doing it. Really impressed with the composure of Wallabies when the Boks looked to be getting on top, and a real credit to Hooper's captaining I thought, as well as I thought QC (Quade Cooper) just kept everything looking calm in backline.
Perhaps the CHooper effect??
Ok I'll get my hat and go
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Yeh Dan - I think the experience of cooper and Kerevi taking the pressure of other players like hooper and also giving confidence to other players like ikatau. Kerevi and Cooper been a revelation. Whilst always a fan of Kerevi I was unsure of bringing back Cooper as was not a fan of his last stint in the wallabies as was too inconsistent, over played his hand and a liability in defence. Completely different player and credit to him for all the hard work he has talked about to grow as a player.I thought the Boks looked absolutely knackered in last 20 too RN. But in saying that I think it was because Wallabies wore them down, and were very good whilst doing it. Really impressed with the composure of Wallabies when the Boks looked to be getting on top, and a real credit to Hooper's captaining I thought, as well as I thought QC (Quade Cooper) just kept everything looking calm in backline.
Perhaps the CHooper effect??
Ok I'll get my hat and go
My only concern is does this mean we need to ship our players off to Japan for them to improve…hmmm
dru
David Wilson (68)
Some interesting stats care of espn (Wallabies)
Tackles: Cooper (not a typo) 17; Hooper 13; Philip 13
Number of passes (White 26 being left aside): Hooper 7; Cooper 7; Koroibete 6
Meters run: Koroibete 55; Samu (from the bench) 45; Kerevi 35.
Defender beaten: Tupou 4; Kellaway 4; Kerevi 3; Koroibete 3.
Runs: Cooper 7; Kerevi 7; Koroibete 7
Possession WB 41%; Boks 59%
Territory WB 40%; Boks 60%
Penalties WB 17; Bok 10
Tackles: Cooper (not a typo) 17; Hooper 13; Philip 13
Number of passes (White 26 being left aside): Hooper 7; Cooper 7; Koroibete 6
Meters run: Koroibete 55; Samu (from the bench) 45; Kerevi 35.
Defender beaten: Tupou 4; Kellaway 4; Kerevi 3; Koroibete 3.
Runs: Cooper 7; Kerevi 7; Koroibete 7
Possession WB 41%; Boks 59%
Territory WB 40%; Boks 60%
Penalties WB 17; Bok 10
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Its okay when it works. Personally, I would much prefer the lower risk option.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
He knew Koroibete was there unmarked , there was little risk. It was as a lot different to Valetini‘s Hail Mary of a couple of weeks ago.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
He threw one last night too. We were under advantage but still.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
My summarised thoughts from twitter:
Wallabies discipline still needs work and our high ball defense was ordinary.
Boks didn't fire a shot - think they got sucked into trying to play a bit wide, and then went back to their maul which was providing them zero go-forward after initial penalty wins there.
The balance of personnel is about right for the Wallabies BUT Koroibete is a target for high kicks, and while Hodge grew into the game, he looks like he's lacking confidence. Some good counterattack from us which is good to see - heads-up play lacking the last few years
Where to for the Boks?
They're not fit enough.
They're not creative enough.
Their cohesion shows exactly what they are: a team picked from across the world with limited time together executing a limited game plan that is fairly easily blunted.
ABs by 30 next week.
The regular cynical injury breaks from the Boks is a blight on the game. If you're not fit enough, get fitter. For supposed professionals it is just the biggest load of rubbish, and Hooper should be calling it out.
The plus for Wallabies fans: We went behind two weeks in a row and found ways to win. Now we need to show upward trajectory against Argentina to prove it isn't a blip. Historically we've ended up in a messy scrap with them, and we need to rise above.
Wallabies discipline still needs work and our high ball defense was ordinary.
Boks didn't fire a shot - think they got sucked into trying to play a bit wide, and then went back to their maul which was providing them zero go-forward after initial penalty wins there.
The balance of personnel is about right for the Wallabies BUT Koroibete is a target for high kicks, and while Hodge grew into the game, he looks like he's lacking confidence. Some good counterattack from us which is good to see - heads-up play lacking the last few years
Where to for the Boks?
They're not fit enough.
They're not creative enough.
Their cohesion shows exactly what they are: a team picked from across the world with limited time together executing a limited game plan that is fairly easily blunted.
ABs by 30 next week.
The regular cynical injury breaks from the Boks is a blight on the game. If you're not fit enough, get fitter. For supposed professionals it is just the biggest load of rubbish, and Hooper should be calling it out.
The plus for Wallabies fans: We went behind two weeks in a row and found ways to win. Now we need to show upward trajectory against Argentina to prove it isn't a blip. Historically we've ended up in a messy scrap with them, and we need to rise above.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Scrolling twatter this morning, and have to ask: after ritually slagging off the Wallabies as part of his day job, is this bloke back in the tent?
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
If Swinton lowered himself into that contact, he'd be concussed. Probably has a minor concussion anyway after that head clash.
Player welfare is a delicate balance when the ball runner is allowed to lead with their shoulder, but Swinton needs to think about his record in this area and work out better ways to bring the thunder when it is needed.
Love his aggression but maybe needs to sit out the Argie games and given Wilson a shot at 6.
dru
David Wilson (68)
You see it in the passing and run stats too. Cooper in traffic was forced to run more and pass less. His D was hardly decisive, but in traffic means the pack was there shortly. It works.
As a game plan goes, losing possession is one thing, but ideally you'd see that go with at least a balance of territory. So our kicking game is improving, but we have some way to go yet.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
Pretty sure he missed one early - but regardless a great effort in defence.
When he got recalled his technique and discipline in defence was my biggest concern. But I felt that there was no way Rennie would roll the dice unless he was extremely confident Cooper had addressed his issues there. But I would never have suspected we’d see a stat like that one. It is a joy to watch.