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Rugby World Cup 2007
SA vs Manu Samoa
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<blockquote data-quote="Fa&#039;atau82" data-source="post: 142847"><p>If i was the legend Michael Jones, i'd play it like this..</p><p></p><p>It is the opener against SA and realistically, having never beat SA at any stage a SA win is inevitable by at least 20 points in the best possile scenario. </p><p></p><p>Samoa will compete inch for inch, but as Ozzy said.. SA are a different class and play to their strengths and i would be very happy with a 48-10 scoreline with no injuries.</p><p></p><p>This game is a gimme for SA, as are probably the rest in their Pool, so for Samoa.. it is time to field a 'weaker' team with a few second choicers like Meafou, Poleluliagaga and Sapolu for the experience. </p><p></p><p>Samoa will likely beat Tonga and USA, and will see the England game as the game they must throws all their guns at. It''s a do or die situation.</p><p></p><p>All Samoa can really do is run the ball and be physical, and SA will absorb most of the pressure and as Ozzy said, will counter after the manu start to tire after continued mauling and possession. </p><p></p><p>This doesn't happen in the sevens, where as Samoa prove.. a bit of space is all they need to punch about their weight against SA.</p><p></p><p>Samoa will take a hit today but will not lose heart. They can't lose heart.. the games get easier from today, and they have a very good chance of finishing 3-1 or 2-2.. and i did read that the 3rd placed teams in this RWC will qualify for the 2011 automatically.</p><p></p><p>If that is the case, then it's already a truimph.</p><p></p><p>It would just be nice to see a flattened springbok, Lima style.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fa'atau82, post: 142847"] If i was the legend Michael Jones, i'd play it like this.. It is the opener against SA and realistically, having never beat SA at any stage a SA win is inevitable by at least 20 points in the best possile scenario. Samoa will compete inch for inch, but as Ozzy said.. SA are a different class and play to their strengths and i would be very happy with a 48-10 scoreline with no injuries. This game is a gimme for SA, as are probably the rest in their Pool, so for Samoa.. it is time to field a 'weaker' team with a few second choicers like Meafou, Poleluliagaga and Sapolu for the experience. Samoa will likely beat Tonga and USA, and will see the England game as the game they must throws all their guns at. It''s a do or die situation. All Samoa can really do is run the ball and be physical, and SA will absorb most of the pressure and as Ozzy said, will counter after the manu start to tire after continued mauling and possession. This doesn't happen in the sevens, where as Samoa prove.. a bit of space is all they need to punch about their weight against SA. Samoa will take a hit today but will not lose heart. They can't lose heart.. the games get easier from today, and they have a very good chance of finishing 3-1 or 2-2.. and i did read that the 3rd placed teams in this RWC will qualify for the 2011 automatically. If that is the case, then it's already a truimph. It would just be nice to see a flattened springbok, Lima style. [/QUOTE]
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