SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
29 Mar 2024, 23:54#1
Piss poor kicking out of hand by the Bulls - absolutely no point in kicking it skyward if you are not going to compete. Also the Bulls were piss poor at preventing the Leinster counter rucking - no protection of the ball. Piss poor by the Bulls - they were handed a lesson by a side having far more resolve
Very disappointing showing by the Bulls
Papier, Willie and Goosen had games to forget
The only positive was the Bulls scrum dominance in the first half
Arendse is a physical freak - so much power from a little guy
The likes of Kriel and Moodie at centre might as well not been on the field
That Bulls side on paper should have put up a far better show - they lead at the half
30 Mar 2024, 03:10#3
I really wonder what the hell was Jakes game plan?? Geez man there was absolutely no structure from the bulls and there defence sucked….Moodie is definitely not the answer in midfield as he can’t defend….and what happened to his high ball strength?? He should stay on wing as that is where he made his biggest impact for the Boks…Maybe he will get better at 13, but it looks like Jake is teaching him how not to defend…Papier has his moments as he has got some talent, but he is to inconsistent…there is better 9,s then him…I think Johan goosen is over his best …Akker is definitely not the most accurate line out thrower and his Form that he had oversees and by the Lions, is not there anymore….Wilco and Gerhard showed there steel….Arendse can also hold his head high….I also think Jake is over his best….with a good group of players like that, he should be doing much better…Embarrassing KAK Rugby by the Bulls!! Congrats Leinster and if this is any kind of Barometer, the Boks better prepare themselves well for the Ireland tour….Otherwise more Embarrassment on the way.
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
30 Mar 2024, 07:31#4
No that’s not how you do things you don’t push Moodie back to wing just because he had one off day defensively. To think one clown on here tells us Moodie is a better 13 than Am, the best 13 in the game.
One poor kicking game by Papier does not define his season he has been excellent and is a class act
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
30 Mar 2024, 10:12#7
The Bulls have been playing nice attacking rugby but it all fell apart in that second half not sure what happened
30 Mar 2024, 22:33#11
Players in the mould of Moodie, Fassi and Libbok are X factor players….but not good defenders …that is why you need players in the team like Mostert and Pieter to make those important tackles time and time again….so a player like Moodie is not the right player in the midfield….you need tough bastards in the midfield that have both….X factor and Rock solid defence.
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
02 Apr 2024, 20:35#20
They said Malherbe was 141kg he looks in good shape these days - got into shape for the WC - he was in the best shape of his career for the WC
Libbok had a shit game
Willemse, Hartzenberg, v Heerden and Roos had good games
PLPlum
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03 Apr 2024, 06:12#21
"Bulls put in a good performance in the first half but looked out on their feet in the second half. Leinster bench did some serious damage when they came on."
Unacceptable. Pretoria is close to 2km above sea level. No team from Pretoria or JHB should ever look more tired than their opposition.
For comparison, Big Bear in the US, where fighters hold training camps at altitude, is only 200m higher than Pretoria.
Not a good look for Jake.
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
05 Apr 2024, 13:10#22
Good to see Jake sticking with Moodie at 13 for this weekend despite an average defensive showing last week
It was more poor defensive readings by Moodie than one on one missed tackles
The kid is class and will learn. Invest in him at 13
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
05 Apr 2024, 18:59#24
Special talent for sure. Perfectly suited to 13. He runs great lines, has great rugby instincts - he puts himself in the right place at the right time
05 Apr 2024, 20:48#25
" he puts himself in the right place at the right time " - His Defence needs that.
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
09 Apr 2024, 09:43#28
Moodie and Kriel were very good as a centre pair on Saturday
Good to see Moodie is a quick learner - his defence was sharp
David Kriel needs to be added to the Bok mix as does Ben Jason Dixon and Ruan Vermaak