[RWC2023] South Africa vs Tonga (01/10/2023)

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Six stone difference between the two props is insane

Don’t know whether I’m more impressed that Nche is able to compete with him at scrum time or that Taumeifuna is actually able to be pretty mobile around the park. Put in a 66 minute shift against Scotland last week.

Think he’d absolutely be a better player if he shed a good 10-20 kilos, though. Just no real reason to be that heavy at that height.

 

[Ddanno]

Why are they inviting SA to hit them into touch repeatedly

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Pearce is the

 

[Cruz_del_Sur]

That s cold. Me no likey.

 

[Ddanno]

Done their homework on the Bok defence though

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

That looked like a trashman call on one viewing.

 

[Ddanno]

That was played on the floor for the turnover?

 

[Gavin]

South Africa looked like they played that ball on the ground

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Those tries suck.

 

[Cruz_del_Sur]

Ref is destroying Tonga. Three dodgy calls on a row.

 

[saulan]

I’m impressed with our defense after that pummeling and not conceding a try.

 

[Gavin]

Lolz. The TMO wanted a card there

 

[Ddanno]

Should ping SA for being bad at mauling

 

[saulan]

Good Fourie lineout throwing practice.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Well Tonga looked good for like 20mins I guess

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Well Tonga looked good for like 20mins I guess

Been a real poor round of games tbh.

Next week could be ok, a few potentially competitive games but wouldn't be surprised if none ended up as one score matches.

 

[unrated]

Is this what it feels like to have a kicker?

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I genuinely think Rassie and Neinbar might just be comedic geniuses at this point. "What funny thing can we do in the box this week Rassie?" "Binoculars, but make it clear you're not looking at the pitch".

 

[Ddanno]

Been a real poor round of games tbh.

Next week could be ok, a few potentially competitive games but wouldn't be surprised if none ended up as one score matches.

Hate to say it but I'm sort of done with the group stage now. Only so many spirited drubbings, horrendous card cock ups and dreadful commentary teams I can stay interested in.

 

[Gavin]

Sir Clive Woodward really is an awful analyst.