Boks vs Wales Live Chat

Marx had 9 months to practice his throwing and hardly hit the target today 

I missed the first ten of the second half. Hendrikse slots a good penalty. 24-13

Another safe take by Fassi. Kinda stupid to keep kicking on h im.

Ugh, these TMO reviews.

Roos almost gets the try but can't ground it.

Ben-Jason Dixon makes his Bok debut. I really rate this guy!

The Dead End comes on for Esterhuizen.

Noob alert!

DDA had no option but to kick, got tre mendous distance and the ball nearly hit the chalk . . . but here's ButtPlug making an appearance only to have a pop at him.

Dead End wins a ruck penalty.

Nice kick Sacha! Hope this guy cements his place in the team. So talented!

Whoa, super penalty goal by Sacha. That might have gone over even from the 10m line.

Boks actually playing really well here without much reward.

Bongi!

There's the reward we deserved!

Bokke!

Sacha looking more assured than Hendrikse.

34-13

Wow!

Edwill van der Merwe take a bow. What a try!

Super score by Edwill. Threading a needle.

Always great to see a wing just back his pace and going for it.

If this game is showing one thing it's the amount of depth we have. Fassi, Roos, van der Merwe, Mngomezulu, Williams, Dixon . . . so many inexperienced playersd showing they have the goods.

Beautiful bit of rush defense from Kriel shutting down the Welsh move.

Well done Bokke! 41-13 the final score.

Sacha has been impressive. Doesn't look like there's even the smallest shadow of self doubt in his mind. He just goes for it.

Edwill van der Merwe named man of the match. He was excellent but only one real moment of magic whereas Aphelele Fassi was brilliant throughout. Maybe the yellow card cost him?

Edwill van der Merwe named man of the match. He was excellent but only one real moment of magic whereas Aphelele Fassi was brilliant throughout. Maybe the yellow card cost him?

The peasants love tries and long runs, unfortunately .

Edwill was good throughout but other than his fantastic try, didn't have nearly the impact on the game that Fassi had. I think Fassi has claimed the #15 jersey with that performance. When Damian Willemse is fit play him at #12.

Ja Fassi was very good.

Anyone spot Saffex in the crowd ? I was looking for a guy occupying three seats but didn't see any.

The failures in the match were  Esterhuizen and  Mostert,  They did buggr-=all of any value in th e match and Mostert was the only Springboks wh o gave awaym to penalties.   Esterhuizen just produced one big zero - while when D ev A llende came on the team always looked dangerous - with Etsrerhuizen there was no spar in the backline and  nothing came from Esterh uizen at all.   The ahd to cut h im out to show any real punch. 

Cannot think why these two players are still in the S pring bok squad.   

Incidentally I prefer Sash a ahead of Hendricks at flyhaf - h ave supported h im from his Under 20 appearance,   This guy can kick long  distance goal kicks - no doubts about that.   

The players that impressed me were Fassi - tremendous under kicks;   Van der Merwe, Kriel, Roos, Du Toit and  Etzebeth.   Add TO tthat replacements De Allende, Malherbe and Shasha.

We have a very good core team and when we add soe value from the Bulls it will making for a very good team.

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Is it possible that ou Maaik knows less about rugby than he knows about current affairs?

The failures in the match were  Esterhuizen and  Mostert

Of course, Mike. Long before the match everyone here already knew you were going to say this.

I don' t say this often but . . . come on Bulls!

Jinxer!!!!

Yes I agree Fassi had a good game which I am sure has just retired Willie.

Plus the two #10's who played today have relegated Manie to provincial rugby finally.

The uncapped players who took to the field today really showed us just what depth we actually have to field a Springbok squad capable of repeating more RWC wins.

Must mention that what Malherbe did in standing down to allow Koch to run on for his 50th cap is beyond sportsmanship and it is total respect for your team and the signs of a great individual who is thinking beyond his own glory.

What a team player and individual he really is.

I salute you Malherbe not only are your a great sportsman and teamplayer but a gentlemen as well. 

It took Saffex 10 minutes to walk past the camera….now that’s broad, the lad has been eating his own ice cream!