[RWC2023 SF2] England vs South Africa (21/10/2023)

[Reiser99]

I think they had to make the change with the way Curry was limping.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I think they had to make the change with the way Curry was limping.

Yeah, the real issue is having Binny on the bench when we've got Ludlam who has been quality every time he's been called upon

 

[ncurd]

He didn't call the mark until he was out the 22. Bullshit.

 

[die_mole]

I'd scrum. You won a penalty 8 times in a row.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

I think they had to make the change with the way Curry was limping.

He looked properly battered.

 

[Geordie]

Sa subs changed the game

 

[Groundhog]

The ole 'call a mark after you've decided you can't beat the first defender' move. Classic

 

[die_mole]

that steward pat back was amazing

 

[Reiser99]

Can't call the mark like that

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Sa subs changed the game

I think England's did, tbh
We were still playing well after they emptied their bench

 

[ncurd]

Sa subs changed the game

Just the front rowntheynare back in this because of the scrum nothing else.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Calling scrum with less than 8mins left is ballsy and desperate. I guess they have calculated they are unlikely to get in kicking range without a penalty. I think its probably the right call.

 

[Geordie]

I think England's did, tbh
We were still playing well after they emptied their bench

Yeah true...

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Sa subs changed the game

Disagree; England subs have changed the game. Sinks been a big step down in the scrum and Vunipola been a huge step down everywhere. We've let them back into the game rather than them earning their way back into the game.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Looked like that was slapped more than steward knocked on

 

[Geordie]

Yeah, the real issue is having Binny on the bench when we've got Ludlam who has been quality every time he's been called upon

Is Ludlum injured?

 

[TommiG88]

Too many unforced errors this half by England this half

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Is Ludlum injured?

Don't think so but also: one-legged Ludlam > Vunipola

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

I imagine the ref will be hoping inside he doesn't have to call a penalty.

 

[Reiser99]

England should kick for territory not possession now.