[EOYT] Scotland vs South Africa 16/11/13

[TRF_stormer2010]

Who was bad mounting anyone?

 

[Gena_ZA]

the situation my friend.. without knowing the facts, the criticism if you missed it

Any case, here is the logic behind it:"

From HM "“I want to see where Bakkies stands. I am not just saying this, he has really been good for the team this week, and he has brought fresh vibes. I want to see what he can do. It was a big decision to leave Pieter-Steph du Toit out this week as I really rate him and want to give him game time, but Scotland have a good lineout and we would have had two new locks had Pieter-Steph played."

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

If we can't hurl abuse at the coaches and refs then what's the point of following the game besides watching the actual matches?

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Well, I just don't agree with the reasoning behind it. Bakkies new? Yeah right. New as in, first time in 2 years, but he has a lot of experience. It's not like Strauss and Bismarck have not played with Bakkies before so the line-out argument is, the way I see it, invalid.

I just hope this means du Toit plays against France then. Otherwise this whole year has been a waste with regards to calling him up. I would have preferred Bakkies to play against France with Flop and have Etzebeth-Du Toit as the combo this week.

 

[Jaguares]

Boks by 7

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Backing the Boks on this one.
There are a number of Scottish players I really like (Hamilton, Barclay, Beattie, Laidlaw) but my wish to see Richie Gray lose overrides all of that.

Also JdV is fast becoming my favourite player/captain - also loving Habana recently. In my head I've just got memories of kick tennis whenever I think of Habana, but he's playing very very well, and looking fast as ever. Flouw is immense, as well.

 

[Jaguares]

I want to see a try by De Villiers. I have him in my Fantasy team

 

[UlsterRugby2012]

Scotland are the only other nation that I feel the need to support! (Unless it's against NZ.. and unless it's England vs NZ )
Hope they and do this to make it getting over last night easier.....

 

[TRF_Olyy]

People rag on God Save The Queen but Flower of Scotland has to be one of the worst songs in existence. It's just an annoying droning noise.

 

[Tony Manx]

People rag on God Save The Queen but Flower of Scotland has to be one of the worst songs in existence. It's just an annoying droning noise.

So true..............what on earth are Scotland wearing? It is awful!

 

[Big Ewis]

Scotland are the only other nation that I feel the need to support! (Unless it's against NZ.. and unless it's England vs NZ )
Hope they and do this to make it getting over last night easier.....

they deserve support, I agree. They've done some fairly remarkable things this year given the pieces they have. And they're discrete, you never hear them bragging or wtvr. One would say there's nothing to brag about, but still. They work hard and quietly and their efforts are heavily overlooked.

 

[g6mcg]

Olyy, is Gray really hated at Sale?

Agreed about FoS, and we seem to like creating disgusting alternate kits. This one is foul in many ways, even the back looks bad and that's pretty basic!


Also, this looks like it will be a long day.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Olyy, is Gray really hated at Sale?

Wouldn't say hated, but you'd be hard pressed to find a fan of his.
I'd say most are indifferent, and some annoyed by his lack of interest/workrate/doing anything other than hanging out in the centres.

 

[Jaguares]

The Scottish line-out is very bad tonight. It's very rare, they were always good at the line-out...

 

[Tony Manx]

BBC showed and interview with the incredibly brave Joost van der Westhuizen before the game...........what pluck and so good to see him make the trip to see probably another SA victory!

Chapeau Joost, Chapeau

 

[ratsapprentice]

Looks like they're playing on sand.

 

[ruggabee]

Great rush up tackle on Le Roux!!

 

[Jaguares]

People rag on God Save The Queen but Flower of Scotland has to be one of the worst songs in existence. It's just an annoying droning noise.

I love the: "Flower of Scotland"!! Especially when it's sung by the crowd in Murrayfield

 

[Big Ewis]

K, Scotland are really resisting and showing quality on defense there.

 

[ruggabee]

Scotland are defending so well. They really need possession though cos this is gona tire them out.

Edit. Aw that sucks.. Scotland were doing the basics well. Putting width on the ball. And then out of no where an intercept........

 

[Big Ewis]

heart breaking for Scotland...you feel they're not far from really making a difference in their good matches. Such a shame.

 

[Chikwa]

"Standard South African try" from the pacy and classy le roux!

 

[ruggabee]

Whaaat.

 

[Big Ewis]

OK...goodnight everyone.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Two tries in two minutes!

Great little kick from Le Roux for Pietersen!

 

[Patchey]

Owch, just as Scotland get a few phases and that happens.

South Africa really do look scary at the moment...

 

[Chikwa]

"Standard South African try" from the pacy and classy le roux!

This game is over! Le roux oozes class....

 

[Jaguares]

The carnage began, poor Scots...

So true..............what on earth are Scotland wearing? It is awful!

You're serious? I like too much the new Scotland Away Kit!

 

[ruggabee]

Scotland's only chance was to keep it close. 21-0 noo chance...

 

[Big Ewis]

Owch, just as Scotland get a few phases and that happens.

South Africa really do look scary at the moment...

SA are powerful+they have Habana. If those are contained or somehow bested, victory is bound. The All-Blacks matched up well against them because they "oversped" them with their thunderous execution and try scoring tactics.
Scotland need to speed it up in the second half to win the score back, because they can't out-girth South Africa. They're going to have to score tries (regardless of trailing so badly).