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Comments
porridge_time says...
The only way that the Boke will manage to win this is if they front up. Taking on the AB pack for the full 80 is what both Argentina and Australia failed to do.
I'm of the thinking that the ABs are eventually going to hit their straps and someone is going to get hit for 50... it could well be that its this weekend.
Posted 05:53 15th September 2012
volbrechtt says...
All Blacks by 20 or more. I expect the Springboks to be found wanting defensively, in pace, and in discipline by the forwards.
Posted 03:29 15th September 2012
sandal says...
Who are South Africa playing? Can anyone tell me?
Posted 01:18 15th September 2012
MacTavish says...
@jmanngod - Owned. Hardly. Did you check the past results in this article? Going back to 2006 NZ are up 9 to 6 over the past 15 games vs the Boks. I dont call that owned. Complacency will deliver a loss. If you think you are unbeatable then you will get burned. We may have the measure of most teams, but when you get cocky, teams like Aussie, Sth Africa, France and even England can slap you back. We have lost to all of them in recent years. We are NOT going to go unbeaten between here and the next RWC, anytime from the next game onwards is a chance to lose. We are good yes, but not unbeatable mate.
Posted 01:15 15th September 2012
georgesmith says...
Z. Kirchner ain't that bad. I don't understand why the lack of confidence by him lately. M.Steyn, I seriously think should be on the bench and J.Goosen calling the shots.
I feel ABs have not been that good in the championship but rather, opposing teams have offered poor quality. Wallabies have been horrible and Pumas tried hard but... The unforced mistakes and individualism. Overall, the intensity of ABs game is falling down. Springboks need to notice this and target the right areas. Boks have a chance.
Posted 00:59 15th September 2012
StunTheMullet says...
@ jontheref - Allain Rolland and Romain Poite were pretty bad.
Rolland for whistling up 27 odd penalties to destroy the Australia vs. ABs match in Sydney.
Poite for allowing blatant and cynical game slowing tactics by the Argies against the ABs until he finally produced a yellow card at about the 55th minute mark.
Posted 00:26 15th September 2012
ruckingkiwi says...
South Africa are lucky NZ seem to be stuck in reverse at the moment. This could be the first season a team has reversed their way to the title, although I would be wise not to speak too soon. NZ by 18
Posted 23:03 14th September 2012
jmanngod says...
@MacTavish _ really? not an upset? NZ have basically owned SA since the 1990s.
Posted 22:31 14th September 2012
7ton says...
I wouldn't say the game is a forgone conclusion at all. The AB's backline has made a few blunders in previous games and has been chopped and changed and still may not manage to really gel together.
Who knows! SA despite last weeks loss may proove to be NZs toughest test yet and with a bounce of a ball here and there, they are in with a chance and shouldn't be written of.
Posted 20:21 14th September 2012
Kiwikev says...
Just when everyone is prepared to write the Boks off, be wary that they may punish the opposing side.
I pray the AB are not underestimating SA but these predictions of a proper hiding are off IMO.
AB 29 - 25
Posted 18:57 14th September 2012
Euskadi says...
Surprised at the article, not much said about the ABs...more taking shots at the Boks. I never underestimate the Boks, perhaps their game plan is outdated but if there were ever a team to get a game plan spot on it is the Boks, they are also far too proud as individuals and a team to allow themselves to be slaughtered.
On the flip side if ever there is a team to really hammer the traditional foe then it is NZ, they are the only team in the world capable of putting 50 points on the next best. I always think SA is the next best regardless of the IRB rankings!
Would have preferred Ben Smith or even Tamati Ellison starting on the wing instead of Savea. The boks seem capable of containing a power winger like Savea and if he is to put down an early bomb it could be a long night for the youngster.
If NZ dominate the breakdown then it is going to be a convincing win.
NZ by 21
Posted 18:40 14th September 2012
philipjfry says...
@startledwombat: Mate, that's very insulting. I hope for your sake that you were either drunk or caned when you posted, otherwise you are just an antagonistic c**t.
Posted 17:34 14th September 2012
tuffnut says...
A wounded Springbok team is a dangerous one. With so many quartres saying that this game is NZ's already I fear that the opposite will actually happen. SA will turn up to play and NZ will be missing the required hunger to take them down. Springbok's by 8. Goosen to set up a superb try on debut in the second half and announce his arrival on the international stage. ABs to win the remaining games of the tournament.
@SACanuck your comment cracked me up. lol
Go All Blacks!
Posted 17:15 14th September 2012
JayStarr says...
I am a South African, but I will be cheering for the All Blacks this weekend. I want them to smash any idea that HM's idea of "winning rugby" is in any way applicable in 2012 (nevermind 2015) out of the park.
Even I can coach the All Blacks and tell them how to beat this Bok team... All Blacks by 30 +... However, if the AB's can cut out their errors and click, it might be by a record margin. If so, they'll be doing us a favour.
Posted 16:50 14th September 2012
USA_Saffa says...
To be honest, I hope that NZ thrashes us to the point where HM can't hide his incompetence. If I see another pointless kick that simply hands over possession, blatant missed tackles that lead to tries by the opposition (yes you Bekker) or a No 2 who looks unfit and stands around behind the ruck looking confused (yes you Strauss), I will throw up. At this point, I will not be watching this match. 'Physicality' is pointless without brains.
Posted 16:26 14th September 2012
meneer says...
thanks Trinats 2, very kind to us Boks with that score line. But really we struggled against your boys in Perth where we do very well with almost home support, against a team badly depleted by injury. I fondly remember back to that epic win, with a last minute January try at the same ground to be the first team to ever beat the All Blacks there. Sadly even with all the luck HM so fondly refers to created by the most powerful 'muti' we have very little chance of converting even 2 penalties AND I dread watching my beloved Boks get nilled.
Posted 16:10 14th September 2012
ManWarrior says...
@bokkrige - don't stick your neck out to far, Morne night just kick your head for a up-n-under...just kidding bud! I'll join you in the insanity and say the Louw and Vermeulen are gonna find their rythm, Steyn is gonna pass the ball, JDV is gonna run into space and not into the grand stand and the wings are gonna score a few...Bokke by 5, I pray (pray with me new_J4). Go Bokke!
Posted 16:06 14th September 2012
passtheball says...
Wonder why NH refs are doing all the games? Does that mean SH refs will ref the 6 nations? Expect plenty of whistle and partly because of that it will be a close game until about the last 15 minutes when the ABs will pull away by, say, 12?
For a surprise - Habana to get the ball in open play with space and ..... dreams are free.
Posted 15:14 14th September 2012
Carpelone says...
I think the gameplan is to keep on kicking high balls and try to hit the roof. We may damage it.
It won't be a massacre, only because NZ are stuck in second gear. If they hit the third gear ....
NZ by less than 10, unfortunately (this will be sold as a win by HM) .
Boks by 5 if Steyn and Kirchener got injured in the first half.
Posted 14:50 14th September 2012
Wallaroo says...
NZ to thrash the Boks unless HM loses his walkie talkie and they are allowed to be innovative (poor blokes are not going to get that luxury). NZ by 15.
Posted 14:19 14th September 2012