Amazing stuff, their attack, coverage and defence as flawless as I've personally seen in decades.
What an outfit.
The AB's were certainly not bad, threw everything at them but they shut down virtually every scheme.
Very well done Ireland...on that performance...you are simply the best.
Walrus I saw some highlights of the previous test and thought the wee abs forwards were pretty pap.
Ref issued two yell ows and a red. Good to seeing the wee abs not getting away with it as per usual.
Wee abs just not up to it
Beeno, don't make too many predictions in rugby with absolute certainty, it never works anymore , there is just too much talent evolving in rugby these days and nothing is set in stone.
Probably the only positive thing I see today.
It will be an outstanding WC, especially as France, Ireland are waiting in the Wings. Absolute no forgone conclusion, cannot wait.
Walrus I made no predictions but noted on their performance the wee abs were not up to the challenge they faced.
From the bit I saw their pack looked pap.
Beeno Ireland play a very well balanced game and fire in all departments...it will be interesting to see how well or not we do against AB's at Emirates Park.
This coming build up to the forthcoming WC will be interesting...it appears very open and France and Ireland seem the ones to beat but ofcourse it's still too early...a lot of work still to get the engine well tuned, but this applies to most top sides but yes it's a very interesting challenge.
Love to go to France to watch this WC...probably the most interesting challenges ever...
They played well against a substandard All Black team
Yes the NZ Rugby Union have finally taken a first step and stated today that the situation is just not acceptable.
The NZ Public knew and have known for quite some time that Foster needed to go.
Another fuck up by the NZRU.
.it will be interesting to see how well or not we do against AB's at Emirates Park.
Answering this point can not be done by SA rugby supporters as they keep looking for elements to confirm their bias and delusion.
Over this tour, IR came with an ambitious game plan and conquering mindset. They followed the same game plan over the three games. No mind games, no bluff as it is now usual from SA rugby.
They wanted to achieve victories by building on tries and they were not afraid of going head to head with the ABs without obsessing over scoreboard control.
IR went into three all out games. The two teams gave it all and the best stood out.
SA rugby is driven by a scoreboard management spirit, one penalty at a time, 5 points ahead, fall back and sit back etc
SA rugby is accounting, calculation etc
They are not bothered by going on to scrap a win.
Already, no matter what happens, no matter the result, it is unlikely SA rugby compare to IR.
The manner and the context will be too different. Wins are wins, it does not mean all wins are achieved the same way.
