Wallabies v Springboks - Adelaide Oval, Sat 27th August, 2022

[Viking]

Korobeite MoM easily. Wright White Ikitau and Hodge excellent. Defence was much improved, as was the kicking game.

Trouble in the line out needs work. Forwards were very strong though except for Tupou who needs a rest.

McReight great too. Slipper good.

 

[dru]

Brilliant win. But why oh why did we stop playing the game plan that was working in the final 10 and piss away the bonus point??

Tupou comes on and they score twice lol. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) (Harry Johnson-Holmes) can't come back fast enough.

I think Tupou conceded a knock on, penalty and missed the tackle for the final try. If you don't wanna be there mate jog on.

Come on Derpus. Not just Tupou. The bench was emptied, but we had no pace. Tupou didn't help much but he's not responsible for the turn.

 

[stillmissit]

Thanks Dru and all the guys for the updates, at least I got a feeling for the game and it's a must-watch next week when I'm back.

 

[Viking]

Come on Derpus. Not just Tupou. The bench was emptied, but we had no pace. Tupou didn't help much but he's not responsible for the turn.

I thought Samu and Tate added energy. Leota and Sio was okay.

 

[Tomthumb]

Come on Derpus. Not just Tupou. The bench was emptied, but we had no pace. Tupou didn't help much but he's not responsible for the turn.

He played 20 minutes and never got out of a jog. I’d rather a subbies player that at least tried

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Wobs stopped them up front and die bokke had no plan B. Although it seems like SA thought hey, we've mastered the kick/set piece safe dull drudgery, away from home now, lets have some fun and see if we've got any sort of running game to speak of.

They didnt really.

Suspect they'll revert to type next week.


ps Fran Steyn with possibly the single worst performance by a substitute in rugby football test match history.

 

[A mutterer]

Great win, would have loved us to keep our foot on their throat, the drop off in intensity was noticeable. At least we won, after last game and the dropped heads I'll take it.

Phillip, Holloway got through some dirty hard work and we definitely took it to the ddf's.

Also, koroibete!!!!

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

Wallabies won that with their defense in the back end of the first half. And taking their opportunities early this time unlike the England game.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Well, outside of the last 10 minutes we controlled that 2nd half. Much better. But I think we won that in that 10 minutes leading into the break.

 

[Viking]

He played 20 minutes and never got out of a jog. I’d rather a subbies player that at least tried

Absolutely, Look at Sio hitting rucks and trying to make turnovers whilst Tupou stands and watches.

 

[Viking]

Wallabies surprisingly won the kicking battle. I think the Boks kicked very poorly for their standards.

 

[A mutterer]

Brilliant win. But why oh why did we stop playing the game plan that was working in the final 10 and piss away the bonus point??

Tupou comes on and they score twice lol. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) (Harry Johnson-Holmes) can't come back fast enough.

I think Tupou conceded a knock on, penalty and missed the tackle for the final try. If you don't wanna be there mate jog on.

He did.

Jogged on and stayed at the same pace for his minutes .....

 

[Tomthumb]

ps Fran Steyn with possibly the single worst performance by a substitute in rugby football test match history.

O’Connor in the 2nd England test would like a word

 

[dru]

I thought Samu and Tate added energy. Leota and Sio was okay.

Samu had his moments so did Tate. TBH though, the pace is largely dictated by the half, and I wanted more from Tate. Of course he can only go as hard as the players around are ready for. Still the last 10 was a poor finish.

 

[stillmissit]

Absolutely, Look at Sio hitting rucks and trying to make turnovers whilst Tupou stands and watches.

What the hell is he up to? Trying to get himself to Japan?

 

[Micheal]

Dismal how much would you pay to see Faf and White locked in an Octagon for five 5 minute rounds?

And who’s the betting favourite?

 

[Derpus]

Come on Derpus. Not just Tupou. The bench was emptied, but we had no pace. Tupou didn't help much but he's not responsible for the turn.

Nah I actually blame Paisami. He got cocky and started running it away from support in positions he shouldn't have and we lost the element of control that he was otherwise providing.

 

[Viking]

What the hell is he up to? Trying to get himself to Japan?

Maybe, but not sure they will be wanting to pay his 1mil price tag on current form.

 

[A mutterer]

Absolutely, Look at Sio hitting rucks and trying to make turnovers whilst Tupou stands and watches.

Leota pushed Thor out of the way to take a run. Pretty telling assessment?

 

[wamberal]

Hodge went okay (!)