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If France beat Italy and Uruguay beat New Zealand by 81 points then Ireland could meet Uruguay in the QFs. Then we'll see who's really ranked #1.

@Dreyno

7 ай бұрын

Seems plausible.

@holyluchadore

7 ай бұрын

Already got a grand on Uruguay by 70

@user-wu3jx6kg3d

7 ай бұрын

😂😂

@eamontdmas

7 ай бұрын

World Rugby would never allow that to happen.

@TheGeneral_LUFC

7 ай бұрын

Nah it's already unfair. Imagine the uproar. Ireland have world cup wrapped up. It's over.

This game is a testament to the fact that you don't need a high scoring game to have an entertaining one.

@nmcmurry8678

7 ай бұрын

Also that a bruising encounter does not have to have any dangerous play or yellow cards.

@_dtvr485

7 ай бұрын

ian foster embarrassed himself with that comment, only two minutes more ball in play as well haha

@BirrDetonator1989

7 ай бұрын

​@_dtvr485 he made some eejit of himself saying fans wanted a blow out instead of a war.

@duanealbers4985

7 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more I’m an American and used to be an American football fanatic they changed the defensive rules 15-20 years ago because fair weather fans love big scores can’t watch it any more half the games are ridiculous. Rugby better watch out on the head clash cards most of them are unintentional and are something that could be exploited.

@elijahwilkey8036

7 ай бұрын

​@@duanealbers4985They changed to make it safer and it is 1000% more safer than it was in the 2000s much less the 80s.

The two ish hours this was on, the family whattsapp was silent... not even a message over half time... all welsh and Irish parts of the family glued to the TV and the spectacle. One of the best games of rugby we have seen for 20 ish plus years.

@markoq1879

7 ай бұрын

Yeah it was definitely one for sharing with the person next to you

@randomlyfactual1943

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely, my man! We had a whole viewing party. Now being South African, I think we lamented the spills and missed penalties a bit more than you guys did, but in the words of the great Jim Ross, Good God Almighty, what a slobberknocker! It was tense, it was gruelling and it was thrilling. Every turnover was cheered as if we won the comp. Every one conceded was met with cries of disbelief (and "advice" on what the player should have done instead). I get really pissed off when someone calls this kind of rugby "boring" only to find that those same people would happily watch Arsenal and Liverpool playing to a 0-0 draw. Lastly, seeing the Irish clap the Boks off after what was nothing but a titanic struggle was a really classy thing to do and it shows that your boys have a lot of humility to go with their insane amount of talent. If our boys can't win the competition, I'm really hoping your guys do*. Lord above knows that it is deserved. Well played and congratulations. *Okay, I'm going to have to be honest. I love Fiji. Seeing them topple a few giants is always magnificent and I secretly think they are everyone's second favourite side

About as evenly matched as two teams could possibly be, never knew what was going to happen until the final whistle. Brilliant game, lots of respect to Ireland as a bok fan hope we meet in the final :)

@ciaranbrk

7 ай бұрын

Me too mate that was a great test match. They are the two form teams I would love to win it but be happy of we got to the final.

@Jacksiloution

7 ай бұрын

Probably one of the matches of the year so far. Alongside ireland vs France

@shanemolloy4731

7 ай бұрын

Not me , it put me on the whiskey 😂

@_dtvr485

7 ай бұрын

@@shanemolloy4731 haha i can't lie my fist was halfway through the table at then end of the game but once the adrenaline wore off it was actually a decent time

@BirrDetonator1989

7 ай бұрын

The final 4 minutes gave me a nosebleed, no lies, a fucking nosebleed. What a bruising encounter. Both Ireland and SA should have their knives well sharpened. The only reason SA didn't blow Tonga right out was not having the week off like we did.

Clicked on the notification faster than the Springboks recalled Handre Pollard

@morgandunn8163

7 ай бұрын

As a welsh fan ireland have nailed it smartest team in the tournament by far. Andy farrel what a coach!!!

@Drchips1

7 ай бұрын

So like a couple of days?

@queasybeetle

7 ай бұрын

Pollard was poor against Tonga. At least he kicked the goals

@gido.thom1

7 ай бұрын

​@@queasybeetlewdym 😂 How was he poor

@dairet1945

7 ай бұрын

​@@queasybeetleThought he was poor enough too, did a lot of up and unders, very little creativity or attacking threat. If you could combine Libbok and Pollard you would get a Dan Carter/Jonny Sexton.

Best game of rugby I’ve seen in the longest time. As a SA fan I didn’t mind them losing to such a solid Irish squad

Not only were Ireland amazing on the pitch but the fans post match singing Zombie by The Cranberries when it was played on the stadium loudspeakers was spine-tinglingly special

@hockeybandwagon

7 ай бұрын

@@TheGeneral_LUFC yea... definitely a cringe thing to say.

@NosajKnows

7 ай бұрын

@@putinsgaytwin4272To us it is aye but other people love it

100% with you on getting injuries from watching. I gained about 10 kilos leg muscle mass watching the scrums, and 2 broken collar bones from watching the collisions. Honestly, it's a shame this wasn't the final, because it's one of the best games on record.

@shintenkai1648

7 ай бұрын

S.A vs Tonga was more physically demanding of the Boks tbh.

I played my own rugby match that afternoon, and watching this game while curled up broken on the couch was the equivalent of when you’re horribly hungover and you smell alcohol in your vicinity 🤮 absolute torture but I loved every moment of it

@Paulfieldz

7 ай бұрын

😂 you are a legend, greetings from Ireland

i have played rugby and watched it for 20 years and always thought i could read the game well, you sir blow me out of the water. great insight

Amazing work, Squidge. A true testament to your storytelling skills that you can make a video comprised of stills from a match feel as exciting and engaging as watching the live footage. I got up very early to watch this game and I'm so glad I did. What a match!

Sorry to hear about the ongoing issues with World Rugby and the replays Squide. They make people like me less inclined to watch the World Cup because of their decisions. Good job to you for creating a great video in the circumstances. Wishing you well for your further work.

Respect to the Irish ☘️🤝🇿🇦

@baruchhashem49

7 ай бұрын

Respect to Bokke

@DEvilParsnip

7 ай бұрын

Yup full respect back, nothing in it.

@fu8713

7 ай бұрын

It was a fluke lol

@KickingTeeRugby

7 ай бұрын

@@fu8713 stop whining bro , we lost fair and square

@TheDublinJacker

7 ай бұрын

See yous in the final we go again 🇮🇪🤝🇿🇦

I'll take this over a 20 minute video or series of tweets complaining about referees decisions every day of the week. This is why we love rugby, it's brutal by so so so technical when executed at this level. Thank you Ireland and SA for this game, utterly mind blowing.

@shintenkai1648

7 ай бұрын

Well we need people to be critical about decisions otherwise you end up with match fixing and corruption. Whether you enjoy it or not.

@olliehere23

7 ай бұрын

V true

@Cheeeesseee3678

7 ай бұрын

@shintenkai1648 That's bollocks 🤣 Yeah TASanals shit, poorly interpreted super slowmo vids and SA Rugby Magazine having a 'rate the ref' feature after every SA match (with that coverage tripled when SA lose obviously) are the only thing between either one nations RU buying wins/bribing the HUGE number of people that would be required to execute and then keep such an endeavor quiet. Or perhaps a crime syndicate intimidating, threatening and also bribing huge numbers of people to further their own financial+business interests like the Mafia and Serie A in the early 2000's. Maybe Bill 'Bunga Bunga' Beaumont is the new Berlusconi😄 Oh, not forgetting the stooges and plants who train for years to become an international standard ref purely to fuck over the Boks for the lols. Apparently there's LOADS of them... Allegedly they all watched The Departed and thought 'this could definitely be applied to the world of rugby officiating' and it was agreed to solely go after SA from the inside until the end of time. Jog the fuck on 😀 Hilariously the SA cunt squad of supporters STILL lost their shit after the Tonga game at the ref wanting to yellow card Etzebeth. He then changed his mind after interjections by the TMO and assistant ref. Which is precisely the kind of double checking of decisions and utilizing the TMO to ensure the correct decision is reached that they'd been demanding happen for years!! It all came together, with the ultimate decision after discussion beneficial/correct, but STILL they cry and moan! I guess the bok fans might just be grouchy because in-between their salty tears and persistent bed wetting they haven't had a dry nights sleep for years🤷 All the chafing has made them a rather cranky, temperamental bunch of toddlers.

Somehow you have managed to get editing stills into a really compelling video. A real testiment to your skill that I could follow and undertand this analysis as well as I could. Thank you for making the best of a crappy situation and continuing to entertain and enlighten all of us around the world.

I have been looking forward to this video all week. The Irish played really well and credit to them. They capitalised on more opportunities than the Boks. All the shenanigans aside what a match! Thanks for the vid Squidge

I'm very new to rugby, I'm loving the World Cup and your videos, and, as a proud portuguese, I would like to enquire if it was possible for you to make a video to analyse Portugal's perfomance after the tournament is over? I would absolutly love another in depth look at our national team

@ciaranbrk

7 ай бұрын

You should be proud they play a lovely brand of rugby. I would love to see them get more tests in November and July.

@Izingwe

7 ай бұрын

Like Uruguay stole Squidge's heart last RWC, Portugal stole mine this time round. Loved their balsy never-say-die attitude against Fiji. My favourite moment of the tournament so far is the Portuguese hooker fielding the ball in back play and casually doing a kick to touch any fullback will be proud of. (I suspect only Siya Kolisi hoisting the cup again and taking his place among the greats will top that for me, here's hoping.) @fairplay3312, you should be very proud of your team indeed! Here's hoping Squidge heeds your request during the rugby-starved months that'll follow this World Cup.

@fairplay3312

7 ай бұрын

@@Izingwe I think I speak for every portuguese when I say thank you for your kind words. We may not be the most skilled side of the World Cup, but we never lacked heart, and we didn't leave any match feeling like we only left half of us on the field. This team has taken over the hearts of many portuguese people that didn't follow rugby before, like myself, and I'm sure that the sport is just going to continue to grow in the coming years. Let's hope he does see my suggestion and makes the video. And by the way, about the Hooker kick, yes indeed, Mike Tadjer is a legend, and I'm very sad that Fiji was his last game, but at the same time, no better time to retire. I hope that our younger players continue to rise in the rugby scene, like Storti, Marta, Guedes, Martins and so on.

Great analysis, and funny too😅. As an Irish fan, i was dismayed by our loss of the first 4 lineouts. I thought at time, this spelled doom. But, the lads corrected, on the fly. That was deeply impressive. We won, but by the skin of our teeth. Huge respect to the Boks. Their line speed, defense and all around savvy were a reflection of the world champion team they are. Let's not kid ourselves, if Handre Pollard had been at 10 handling the kicking duties, the result would likely have been different. Comparable to IRL vs France in Dublin 2 years ago.

@dougerrohmer

7 ай бұрын

Not really, Ireland also didn't take all the 3 pointers and played to the Bok kicking inaccuracy. But the Boks also didn't go for the corner and drive from the lineout to score. Both teams held back tricks.

@ad2040

7 ай бұрын

@@dougerrohmer Twaddle. He is talking about Pollards accuracy. Ireland were lucky Libbok had his dunce boots on.

@dougerrohmer

7 ай бұрын

@@ad2040 And I'm saying not really. Ireland didn't take 3 pointers when they could, and the Boks didn't kick to the corners with penalties and even took ridiculous 50 meter kicks.

We must be getting close to the last 100 variations on Sexton's name in Squidge videos. It will be the end of an era.

@rosscoghlan

7 ай бұрын

Looking forward to not having to listen to it tbh. I think its hilarious how he does his level best not to enjoy Irish rugby and instead resorts to insults throughout. Sad little life jane

@treecko7424

7 ай бұрын

@@rosscoghlan I'll never understand how you could watch that video and think that squidge isn't enjoying Irish rugby and just wants to insult them

@dustinmccrindle343

7 ай бұрын

NEVER! 😂😂😂😂 Honeypot Sexbadger has many many more variations to go. And Squidge should be in the Guinness book of world records for all the creative spins he's put on Coddiewobble Troutpanther's name. ❤👌🤗

Watched it from the stands in Paris, what a game of rugby. The most incredible atmosphere I’ve ever experienced in a stadium

@EclecticSceptic

7 ай бұрын

Yes

Ireland and France are the two teams to watch. Our kicker did let us down when it really mattered, but dang, give Ireland the credit they rightfully deserve. The All Blacks melted away against the 7 1 split, but the Irish took it on the chin and came out of it much stronger. This explains the Irish teaching NZ a rugby lesson in their own backyard 😊. Where NZ reverted to their by now familiar crying game, Ireland showed the 7/1 can be limited in its effectiveness. Another aspect that severely limited the 7/1 strategy is the fact that we could not back our forwards with a reliable flyhalf. Ireland took advantage of this weakness and that is what the game is all about. You dont take prisoners in an international on this level, or any level.

The boks disruption on the first Irish line out 5m from the line, I think they sent up two huge jumpers, really put doubt into Kellehers head, by the time they had lost 5 or 6, the Ireland team should have been in panic mode, but what bravery and resilience to grind out a win, the speed and ferocity of that boks defence was scary. I don't accept the 11 points claim, as one of the failed kicks ended in a try , so 3 lost but 5 gained, but a world class kicker like Pollard would have made it an even closer game.

Squidge is the best. I’ve known this sport for 25 years, and he talks about the sport in ways I can’t even conceive, but makes me feel smarter and more able to enjoy this sport I love. Thank you

Not only is the analysis seriously well thought out, but the constant nicknames for Johnny Sexturkey are amazing and always make me burst out laughing. Fair play Squidge!

What surprised me was that for such a low scoring, stop start game the it felt like time absolutely flew by.

That’s was brilliant! Thanks so much for the excellent content. It still worked well with the stills lol. The other side I was interested in was how Ireland won the breakdown area and defused the boks attack. Ireland are brilliant at the breakdown and in Defence also.

@wilmanmitchell4410

7 ай бұрын

Ireland went off there feet and having hands anything not seen by referee in breakdown which is all black gameplay been working for years.

Best game I've watched in a long time. Good rugby and good reffing (for the most part)

@EvilEye1986

7 ай бұрын

the game misses Nigel. The reffing has been quite bad this tournament. Like yesterday head to head contact that possibly ends Mapimpis tournament and the ref says its not even a yellow card.

@drphil6039

7 ай бұрын

@@EvilEye1986 couldn’t agree more man. I thought okeefe did ok but that’s not saying much with the standard of reffing in this WC. That ref and TMO for Portugal and Australia had me sweating I was so mad 😂😂. Nonetheless I’m absolutely loving this World Cup so far

@EvilEye1986

7 ай бұрын

@@drphil6039 for sure. I feel like this is the first World Cup where the teams outside of the tier 1 teams seem like they can actually start to compete. I usually only watch SA matches during the WC but this year I’m finding myself watching so many other games hoping for an upset, and I have not been disappointed!

@drphil6039

7 ай бұрын

@@EvilEye1986 yeah man absolutely. I used to be the same with Ireland and the other tier 1 nations. I’m just worried an awful ref call is going to cost someone a fair chance at the World Cup in the knockouts. Will completely cause uproar. Us Irish fans are usually nice but sometimes we can be super toxic after bad reffing!!

@EvilEye1986

7 ай бұрын

@@drphil6039 yeah. Part of the game but hope it doesn’t happen. I’m genuinely shocked at the SA Ireland result. You guys didn’t beat us, we lost with our atrocious kicking.

Full credit to the way the Irish played, was such a fantastic game to watch. We'll have to become more clinical and try to beat them next time, but they took their chances and deservedly take the win for this one.

Hey! I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years and I have to say that they’ve totally changed the game for me. Although I’ve watched international rugby for over 20 years, I never grasped the actual strategy of the game until I started watching your stuff. I know you get some shit about being anti Irish team, which is nonsense, but as an Irish person I take great pride in watching all of your videos on Ireland and I find you to be the only commentator who really gives accurate and proper criticism, which makes watching my country play well even more exciting. So thanks! Keep up the great work!

[2:29]"It's bending the laws in a way that no referee will ever, ever pick up on and therefore it's legal, and it no doubt makes Rassie very jealous that he didn't do it first." Brilliant quote. And like Oscar Wilde, I wish I'd said it. So I will. Frequently. 😁😁😁

Been waiting for this, mostly for the Sexpuns but also the analysis Game was a great watch, could feel my stomach trying to escape when Ireland were messing up all those lineouts.

just wanted to say, what a great job you're doing with the freeze frames to show the full move, its greatly appreciated! keep up the great work

'for once world rugbys insitance I only use stills if not for copyright reasons but for... safety' had me rolling hahaha

@martinlemaitre8691

7 ай бұрын

I think World Rugby are banning footage to counteract the plethora of videos highlighting referee errors. At any point in the game there are maybe four or five infringements going on as teams push the limits and see what they can get away with... The ref sees what he (or she) sees, they blow what they blow, get over it (as the players have to).

The return of Am is also huge for the Springboks ahead of the finals, excited for the rest of the WC.

good vid - shared to our irish rugby group on FB

Well done for making the format work in the circumstances

You’re the only KZreadr that I have to slow down the playback speed vs increase it! Great job.

This match was chess rugby at its finest. Glad we got the win but man, it was 50.50 to the very end.

That was an awesome cast… I was actually able to keep up with you ! Keep up the outstanding commentary.

The creativity to make a video with pictures is unmatched...🔥

@shintenkai1648

7 ай бұрын

Lol someone has never heard of stop motion

I thought the still footage worked really well. I often miss so many details of your work because of the amount you cover and the depth of analysis, but i think this format really worked for me. I could keep up with at least 20% at least 10% of the time. Keep up the good work. How do we complain to RWC about the lack of highlights ect?

Well done - most I’ve enjoyed a Squidge video in in years - a vintage Squidge vid with great insight and analysis of the defensive structures/attacking shape. I actually found it easier to follow with stills… maybe can add more in your regular videos for more complex analysis

Good stuff as usual. I've been checking every day waiting for this.

This was much easier to watch and understand with you using still images - I think it improved your video a lot and you should consider using stills in the future. In the past, it could sometimes be difficult to listen to you and watch at the same time. This was great. As a SA supporter, I now understand Ireland and SA much better because of your fantastic analysis.

Love your channel. Great stuff..... I always share to other rugby fans. Keep it up.

In fifteen years time, when Sexton finally retires, please please please have a compilation ready of all of the different names you have for him in your videos. Would be a wonderful tribute imho.

Great Video! edited brilliantly

Excellent analysis, thanks so much

Amazingly insightful analysis Mr. Squidge! It's a pleasure to read your posts because they always deliver.

Great video. Thanks for sharing. The stills don’t massively impact the overall quality.

Simply, the best analysis I have ever seen! Thank you! From a Bok suppoter.

🇮🇪 ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 great stuff, Squidge. Glad Wales are going well for you too!

Love your content man! Keep up the great work. It was one hell of a game. I have never felt so on edge during a game. With our Lineout malfunctioning I really thought we were heading for a shocker, but then they didn't kick their points. The 2nd half was more chilled from my couch. I really do think the Scotland game could be a whopper. Should Andy rest Sexton? Probably, will he? Most likely not... NZ in the Quarters is a fear inducing thought. But.... We believe, and so does our team! If we can reach the Finals, it will lift our entire country beyond belief. Love, Say Less.

Annnnnd I’m still afraid of Scotland 😆

@RazorMouth

7 ай бұрын

I'm not, not even worried.

@kmclel1814

7 ай бұрын

@@RazorMouthDon’t act like a Sprinbok supporter mate, just because we’re great doesn’t mean we’re unbeatable

@iteamy

7 ай бұрын

@@kmclel1814 " just because we’re great doesn’t mean we’re unbeatable" is pretty much a Scotland supporter's mantra :(

@shintenkai1648

7 ай бұрын

​@@kmclel1814imagine being so salty because boks have a confident fanbase. I dare say they have more respect for rugby than anybody in the northern hemisphere.

I was shitting myself at the end of that match It was way too close for comfort but glad we came out on top

Thanks squidgy. Really like the stills photos. More please

The boks updated their lineout also to close the gap, the ref team never caught it..

@ciaranbrk

7 ай бұрын

He did cop onto it after 20 mins ref’s will have to watch for that.

Wow! Great work mate cheers

I can’t wait til Sexbot’s goodbye video from Squidge where he might finally call him by his name

Nice job lad, well done!

One of the most amazing games of rugby I've ever seen

Been waiting for this review all week! Great stuff as usual.

another brilliant video from squidge. as a young player it is helping me expand me rugby knowledge so thanks squidge 👍🏻

Dude, you know your rugby….I’ve learnt a lot watching your content. Thanks!

Great video!! Could you make on the Oz vs Portugal game? I really have enjoyed watching Portugal this tournament. They have been a revelation for me.

@iteamy

7 ай бұрын

Seconded. Been watching my adopted homeland for a year or so, and wasn't quite as surprised how good they are but they still stole my heart on Sunday (actually almost nearly stopped my heart as my watch was saying my HR was 152bpm at one point lol)

Fantastic as usual!

Squidge has such a perfect balance of producing absolutely world class analysis while also being infinitely hilarious! Another great video

Well done mate great work.

You should have mentioned James lowe bench pressing etzebeth....who does that?

To be fair to Ireland with regards to the missed Springbok kicks, they also opted for kicks to touch from positions they could've had 3 points from. If the boks had that same mindset, one of the missed 3 pointers could've been a maul try. It was a bloody exhausting game to watch. As unlikely as the Springboks are to drop out after the Ire v Scott game, I will be sweating until the final whistle, never say never.

@Art-is-craft

7 ай бұрын

Kicking to touch would not have helped SA. Ireland are extraordinarily tight in defence and have ability to counter attack when being pressed.

@TheHannes

7 ай бұрын

@Art-is-craft possibly, but one successful visit could swing things. All hypothetical now, just found it interesting Ireland going for touch and boks going for 3 when you would typically expect it to be the other way around.

@Art-is-craft

7 ай бұрын

@@TheHannes It would be typically the other way around five years ago for Ireland but the game has evolved in Ireland. Ireland wanted to play passing technical rugby over the last three decades but continuously failed but kept trying. Ireland now has the technical passing game so it will be interesting to see if Ireland can make it happen at a World Cup.

My Irish wife went to the game and was so exhausted by the experience she stayed off work on the Monday. Her boss (great guy who knew where she'd been) was totally cool with it. She too is now worried they've blown themselves out too early. 😋

The ref also spotted the gap in the line out was being closed.

Brilliant as usual- I believe South Africa haven’t revealed their intentions for the knock out games, has Ireland?

Does anyone know what the green stuff in the little bottle was thay the Irish team was drinking on field. Looked like Crampfix wich is illegal to give to players on field.

@leigh-jeanterblanche5833

7 ай бұрын

plus the lovely Dove scented grip spray they were spraying all over their bodies , which is also illegal.

You are simply the best. Make my day!! Thanks

Fantastic game. Hope one of these teams lifts the WE cup. Any thoughts on the cramp pix though ? :)

I think squidge and will owen now stand as the 2nd and 3rd choices for springbok kicker

Those great Johnny Sexton names... another for you. Sunny Jexton. From a dyslexic.

Brillant video, thank you.

Fantastic analysis of that epic game. Awesome channel. Boks gonna win the though, losing a group game confirms this .

@TheGeneral_LUFC

7 ай бұрын

How are they gonna beat the Irish lad. Come on. This is twice now u lost to us. This is Ireland's time

@slowjoecrow_

7 ай бұрын

Basically by doing everything exactly the same, but with Pollard getting those 11 points we missed! 😂 It really felt like Rassie and Jacques were experimenting more than putting together a perfect game plan. Really hope the final is a rematch! It will feel a bit selfish to not let Ireland or France have a turn at looking after the Webb Ellis, but only briefly. 😅

@shintenkai1648

7 ай бұрын

​​@@TheGeneral_LUFCget passed the 1/4 for once then we can start talking irish world cup. You guys choke everytime, what makes it any different this time?

@ethancoster1324

7 ай бұрын

The ABs lost a group game so....

@TheBluetoo99

7 ай бұрын

@@shintenkai1648 I think @David9LUFC is waiting for your call.....

You’re such a bloody hero Squidge!

can you do a vid on the group positions as they currently stand , would love to get your insights regarding all the possible scenarios .

so excited for this

Squidge, spot on again. And hilarious to boot.

Brilliant analysis. Hope you can go back to video clips in the not too distant future.

Great video despite the crazy limitations of RWC. If anything, the use of stills forcing you to slow down made it easier to watch! As per other comments emphasises your ability to read and explain the game, despite the restrictions.

Have a look back at Macks try. But this time watch Lowe after Hanson catches the ball. James Lowe looks up to the stands to watch the fans reaction, knowing when the ball left his hand that a try was scored.

Springbok fan here. The only thing I can say is this: it doesn't matter if your shoes were untied or the sun was in your eyes. Woulda, coulda, shoulda, DIDN'T. It doesn't matter that our kicking radar was off. It doesn't matter that we could have scored a few times and then spilled. What matters is that on the day, we couldn't do the business. Could it have been a different affair on another night? Sure... but this wasn't another night. I'm not going to blame the Libbok inclusion; he had a great season with the Stormers, he kicked really well for them and then he was lethal in the warmup game against NZ. All things pointed to a flyhalf with his kicking boots on. This was not meant to be. However, what I will say, is that there is no team in the history of the world cup that can turn out the big performances when needed like the Springboks can. With 7 Quarterfinals out of 7, 5 progressions towards and 3 finals out of 3 (not to mention the 2 bronze medals in the 2 playoff appearances) the Springboks aren't just good at knockout rugby; I daresay we are the best at it. I have faith in our boys that they will turn it up when the time comes. I hope the French are ready.

@Art-is-craft

7 ай бұрын

SA needs to stay clear of Ireland if possible. Ireland has the player, style and tactics that allows them to overcome SA. The option SA has is for NZ or France to do a number on Ireland.

@randomlyfactual1943

7 ай бұрын

@@Art-is-craft Ireland has never progressed past the quarterfinals, not a single time. SA have won the world cup almost at will. In a knockout game, I will always favour the Boks

Imma watch this on my tv well done squidge

Squidgy that was great!

While South Africa did miss a lot of kicks Ireland turned down even more plus South Africa chose those long-range kicks at goal as Ireland had effectively nullified the South African pack the bomb squad was completely defused. If Ireland had felt in any way threatened by the South African forward the 4 penalties they kicked into touch to try and get a try which ended up in a lost opportunity would have been shots at goal and were all very kickable. From the very 1st minute it was pretty obvious that the Irish pack thought they had the bokk's number and for all the power of the bokk's and the numbers advantage of the 7-1 split allowing them to bring on fresher forwards the Irish had over double the amount of turnovers in the match. While the bokk's had issues Ireland had plenty left in the tank.

I reckon this was one of the greatest games of rugby

Hi Squidge, would you consider doing something like a review of the first season of the Moana Pasifika? Has that maybe helped Fijis rise? Just been thinking of Tuisova a lot today. Thank you for doing these reviews as best you can in the circumstances.

Hey Squidge, do you also think that the springboks attack must improve? We play too much crash ball rugby with our fowards from the first receiver instead of giving pull-back passes or tip on passes. In my opinion, the key to good attack is for the fowards to act as distributers like Ireland are doing because modern defence will 99% of the time not miss a normal crash ball tackle from the first receiver.

@alwynkotze9891

7 ай бұрын

I think the Springboks attack is functioning as intended if you look at the spread of our pods. The first receiver isn't really trying to breach the defense (except when you're Damian De Allende) and is normally used to narrow the defense to create gaps / space. That's when we start doing set backline sequences, pull-backs and tip passing. It's like instead of replacing our crash ball (which is still very useful) we also have other options - not to mention how high our success rate is on up and unders.

@johannrugby3811

7 ай бұрын

@@alwynkotze9891 Our crash ball with the first receiver passes wasn't very useful against Tonga. They kept tackling us backwards. That is why the fowards must give pull back passes, tip passes and offloads to generate go foward. As I said, modern defence is too good to miss normal crash ball first receiver tackles.

@johannrugby3811

7 ай бұрын

@@alwynkotze9891 The box kicks doesn't work against the Irish and French because they defend it very well as they use blockers to form a wall in front of the catcher.

@johannrugby3811

7 ай бұрын

@@alwynkotze9891 Things will go better for us if the first receiver tries to breach the defence.

@dougerrohmer

7 ай бұрын

@@johannrugby3811 But then they have blockers offside and out of the game for a couple of seconds after the ball has been caught. And the blockers aren't 100%, and can give away penalties. Those box kicks are a micro world of possibilities, which is why everyone is trying it but you have to get it mostly right or you're just giving possession away and the Boks do get it mostly right.

"from the guy who I am most sure that has found a weed dealer over here.....Mack Hansen" 😂😂😂😂😂

What about one of the biggest upsets of Rugby World Cup? Portugal just won against Fiji on the last game of the pool stage😮

Did you say Dewey Sexfrog? 😂😂😂 Very fun download. An absolutely fascinating match. Thanks for this. Your insight is appreciated and so very fun.

This was a rare occurrence where perfectly equal teams battle out for 80 minutes and both teams only getting 1 try each shows this

Whoo hoo.. was waiting for this 🎉