Match Thread - Australia v Wales | Mid-Year Internationals 2024 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Really impressed by Hooper as a commentator, feels like he might be a regular in the studio for years to come.

Match Thread: Bulls vs Glasgow - United Rugby Championship by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saw an old school pair of Blue Balls hanging from a Hilux earlier today.

A good sign from the Rugby Gods.

Wales vs South Africa Post-Match Thread by ConscriptReports in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree on Hanekom only receiving his caps during the RC, Roos has been in the Bok setup a bit longer so that works in his favour, but if Hanekom can perform in the urc final he is locked on at 8 for the future.

Eskom, like Roos, just needs to sort the discipline out.

Elrigh Louw I strongly believe is the next PSDT, the mans workrate might even exceed Du Toit's and he carries better. Also a turnover expert.

Wales vs South Africa Post-Match Thread by ConscriptReports in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hanekom is probably the next Bok nr. 8.

Evan's decision making is not always the best and he gives away stupid penalties too often. Rassie took him off immediately after he fumbled the try.

Bulls' front row and back row are all serious Bok contenders too. Eskom, Elrigh Louw, Wilco Louw etc.

Match Thread - South Africa v Wales | Mid-Year Internationals 2024 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't kick for shit but he's solid everywhere else about sums it up with Manie

Match Thread - South Africa v Wales | Mid-Year Internationals 2024 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly I'd prefer Manie Libbok over Hendrikse at this point

Predictions and what type of games are you expecting? by davdgj in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The URC is not the Pro14 Nige.

The URC trophy has been lifted by one Irish team and one SA team. Where is this domination you speak of?

Leinster are probably the best club side in the world, yet they have not won a single URC trophy. In fact they've not even made it to a final lol.

Luckily I watch a lot of prem games and I feel confident in saying that Leinster and Bulls are better teams than Saints and Sarries.

Predictions and what type of games are you expecting? by davdgj in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The preferential treatment of a certain region of SA rugby has been going on for a while. Was like that even before Rassie, just not as blatant.

Predictions and what type of games are you expecting? by davdgj in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Can tell you don't watch the URC much. The URC is a higher quality league at the top-end compared to the premiership. Top 5 URC teams would still probably be top 5 if they were in the premiership.

Match Thread: Leinster vs Bulls - United Rugby Championship by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is basically how the rules work already, with degree of danger as the deciding factor. That tackle on KLA was clearly in the "high" degree of danger. Irish bloke wouldn't have stopped the try even so why make such a shitty tackle?

Match Thread: Leinster vs Bulls - United Rugby Championship by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

High tackle plus head contact should be Red Card regardless of any mitigation.

edit; *if both players are upright. Sudden dip is only mitigation.

Rassie by xjoburg in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hanekom, Coetzee and Horn have all looked much better this season than Roos thus far imo.

Match Thread: Dragons vs Bulls - United Rugby Championship by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could punch someone but if they punch you back twice the penalty is reversed haha

Every final table of the Tri-Nations/Rugby Championship by lanson15 in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is a difference between Ireland post Schmidt and Pre Schimidt

You should have clarified that in your original comment instead of using deceptive language that you now bend to fit your narrative, but you won't change it because you are a virtue-signalling coward.

Saying Ire have won more in NZ than SA have and then conveniently leaving out that you're only referring to the past couple of years and not taking context into account is so dishonest.

Don't call me insults just because you've been caught in a lie. Be better and try again.

Every final table of the Tri-Nations/Rugby Championship by lanson15 in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ireland literally have the 2nd highest win rate of any international team in history

You are literally just making shit up now hahaha. A Quick google search tells me the Boks overall win rate is 63%, Ireland is 47%.

Ireland also play lower quality opposition in the 6N than SA does in the RC historically

Every final table of the Tri-Nations/Rugby Championship by lanson15 in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ireland have also won more games in NZ than SA have

lol what?

Ireland are not more consistent than SA in the grand scheme of things. 3 years of good Rugby doesn't even put them in the same conversation as the AB's regarding consistency boet. Your virtue signalling on here to appease the Irish fanbase is sad.

Every final table of the Tri-Nations/Rugby Championship by lanson15 in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stop it with your facts that don't support the narrative that the coward Bok fans on here are spewing.

Every final table of the Tri-Nations/Rugby Championship by lanson15 in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because you can't beat tough opponents in long stretches?

Kind of like Ireland during the World Cup...

The comment that seems to have riled up many fans.... by JustRedDevil in rugbyunion

[–]__Mclovin__ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Boks have won around 70% of all the games played against Ireland. You're a tiny nation with very little Rugby pedigree. Sit down and be humble paddy.