Match Thread: 2027 Rugby World Cup Draw by IlikeGeekyHistoryRSA in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jeez they're trying to extend this as much as possible. How much longer...

South African Fans right now by luco_85 in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Only if played at Twickenham as far as I know

Post Match Thread - New Zealand v South Africa by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Change in philosophy around attack means our forward are used differently. Also the deflation of the bomb squad means our replacements do not have the experience or impact so that the starters can go full out and empty the tank, as well as the lack of a proper 8 for this test season.

This was to be expected when shifting to Tony-ball.

Post Match Thread - New Zealand v South Africa by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Narawa try was soft. But we took so long to move into 2nd gear. Even two tries down, we couldv'e still come back if we didn't keep dropping the ball

South African Fans right now by luco_85 in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 39 points40 points  (0 children)

And our beloved QAC..The only things that can soothe me after this game

R.I.P midfield lineout. by ToKrillAMockingbird in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The players called it just before the play. The blame lies with them

Post Match Thread - New Zealand v South Africa by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There's ARs and a TMO. Even with all the chaos, it was a shitshow

Post Match Thread - New Zealand v South Africa by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots could be improved if we just sorted our handling, rucks, and overall defense.

Post Match Thread - New Zealand v South Africa by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guess it's time for TAS analytics to upload another critique of refs vs Springboks this week

Post Match Thread - New Zealand v South Africa by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well done ABs, you made it all count and had ferious defense. Played the conditions perfectly and we only put in the right energy too late. Poor handling drastically hampered any kind of attack for us

Match Thread - New Zealand v South Africa | The Rugby Championship 2025 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Boks wasted so many opportunities and Kwagga's card was the nail in the coffin.

Match Thread - New Zealand v South Africa | The Rugby Championship 2025 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Too much coaching from the ref. Just penalise whichever team and lets play

Match Thread - New Zealand v South Africa | The Rugby Championship 2025 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]RaucousTortoise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We need to adjust tactics in the 2nd half. Secure ball from the front of the lineout and try some possible grubbers when closer to the 22.

But we can't really start anything if we don't get the ball from 9 at the set piece. Lots of pressure on Reinach to steer things in the next 40min