JWJust_win
Captain18,570 posts
JWJust_winCaptain18,570 posts
13 Sept 2014, 14:26#2
ABs had an off day, even the haka did not look convincing. Kev is too nice to lead the haka. We won a game in which we played maybe 10% below our normal standards. A win is a win. This game should revitalise the ABs. They had to deal with some injuries & still pulled together a win. Ben Smith played well, Coles was good & of course Richie and Reid.
13 Sept 2014, 15:04#3
I agree with you JW - Kev is definitely too nice to lead the haka. I can see now how much work Whitlock does that is not seen - it is only when he is absent that you see it because we are so used to it being done without having to mention it
AJArthur John
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AJArthur JohnPro1,748 posts
13 Sept 2014, 21:42#4
Read is the most underrated player in rugby.
Just wish he was a Saffer though.
RORooinek
Captain18,117 posts
RORooinekCaptain18,117 posts
13 Sept 2014, 21:46#5
"Cruden I thought had a pretty ordinary day."
Cruden I thought has had a pretty ordinary day career.
Fixed!
BEBeeno1
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BEBeeno1Captain40,032 posts
13 Sept 2014, 22:03#6
"We won a game in which we played maybe 10% below our normal standards"
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA you have to love how arrogant these oaks are.By the way JW luck is what won the game for you. Sorry to burst your bubble.The Boks were at about 70% - read the comments abo ut various Bok players
ABABasquefan
Pro2,549 posts
13 Sept 2014, 22:08#7
@hakwa,
"I can see now how much work Whitlock does that is not seen - it is only when he is absent that you see it"
you spot on, mate.
Whitelock has been sorely missed even when Thrush has made a correct job. But Whitelock is in another level, where only Retallick and Etzebeth (not since returned from injury) could match him.
His lineouts' guidance and wokload all over the park has no possible replacement.
When is his return expected?
JWJust_win
Captain18,570 posts
JWJust_winCaptain18,570 posts
13 Sept 2014, 22:38#8
Beeno: ABs went out of there way to re-motivate the Boks & this is the appreciation we get ? Aren't you all feeling better now?
14 Sept 2014, 00:46#9
Luatua not in the same class as Messam or Kaino. Even with so many 1st team regulars out, this ABs team still finds a way to win. Psychologically destroying for Meyer and his team.
JWJust_win
Captain18,570 posts
JWJust_winCaptain18,570 posts
14 Sept 2014, 00:51#10
Whitelock & Messam were projected to be back in time for the dead rubber Bledisloe cup test on October 18.
14 Sept 2014, 06:14#12
BP I think the SANZAR site has a section on injuries .And too true about Whitelock he was the main injury worry for me ,Kaino Messam needed to enforce things a wee bit eh ?
