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Meyer Craving Bonus Point

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clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
02 Oct 2013, 19:08
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02 Oct 2013, 19:08#1

This is the report on the issue:-

 

"South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has backed his side to fulfil the mammoth task of beating New Zealand to Rugby Championship glory.

The All Blacks have one hand on the title on already, after winning all five of their games in the tournament, and sit five points clear at the top of the table.

To win, the Springboks will have to score four tries or more at Ellis Park on Saturday, and ensure the Kiwis do not finish within seven points of them to pick up a losing bonus point. Meyer is adamant his side will go for the jugular.

"I really want the team to go and score four tries," said Meyer. 

"By saying that it is a huge, huge challenge because the more rugby you play, the All Blacks play off your mistakes.

"I believe you can't be in two minds. You are either going to go for the four tries or play it safe and try and win the game.

"No one will probably give us a chance but it is just great to go positive into this game and try to do what's impossible."

The history books show the Boks have an impressive record against their counterparts at Ellis Park, emerging victorious on eight from eleven games, including the famous 1995 World Cup final.

The last two visits of New Zealand to the venue also yielded eleven tries for the hosts"

 

THEY SHOULD HAVE HAD A CRAVING FOR IT LAST WEEK.    WHEN HOOPER WAS CARDED AND THEY SHOULD HAVE KICKED FOR THE CORNER AS THE AUSSIES HAD ONLY 7 FORWARDS AND THEY WERE LEADING 20-3 - THE DOLTS DECIDED THAT MORNE SHOULD KICK FOR GOAL.   THE SECOND SIMILAR EFFORT THEY DID KICK FOR THE CONER - BUT FLOP KRUGER BOTCHED THE LINE OUT CATCH.   THE DOLTS NEVER LEARN - REMINDS ME OF THE GOAL KICK AT TWICKENHAM WHEN THE ENGLISH WAS 16-12 BEHIND.

 

They can forget about the scoring of four tries against the All Blacks - it will NEVER happen.     

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ntangaClub Pro336 posts
02 Oct 2013, 20:38
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02 Oct 2013, 20:38#2
 @ Mike, I think your constant bashing of the Boks has gone way over the top mate. Our boys would do with a bit of support regardless of whether we agree with HM selection or not.  I'm saying this as your fellow Bok supporter and a true South African citizen.  

Its like someone who constantly tell their child that they'll never amou nt to anything in life; words are very powerful than most people think. 
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clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
02 Oct 2013, 21:56
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02 Oct 2013, 21:56#3

 ntanga

 

I am sorry if I upset you.   I have followed the Springboks when hey played tests in England. Scotland, France and Australia and would not have done that if I did not passionately support the team all out.   I ALWAYS support the Springboks - but am frustrated with some o he team selections of Meyer.  I will be in front of the TV AGONSING WHEN THEY DO BADLY AND SHOUTING WHEN THEY PLAY WELL.

 

I said clearly elsewhere that my heart is with the Springboks - may brain tells me that there are dubious selections that would end up in the Springboks not winning.   I have stated what I believe will happen because of some selection issues - but hope that the tem performs above themselves and win.

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ntangaClub Pro336 posts
02 Oct 2013, 22:19
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02 Oct 2013, 22:19#4
 @ Mike, point taken Boet, shalom.
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moolaaPro2,380 posts
03 Oct 2013, 00:41
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03 Oct 2013, 00:41#5

 Quote from Meyer: "It is just great to go positive into this game and try to do what's impossible".

What a great pep talk that was for the Boks! They're beaten well before kick-off with words of encouragement like that!

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PapamoaClub Pro683 posts
03 Oct 2013, 02:05
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03 Oct 2013, 02:05#6
 If any team can do it. It is SA they are the ab nemises. At that stadium anything is possible. I'm banking on the AB however it is the toughest challenge the All Blacks face always has been always will be. 
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oimateyPro1,870 posts
03 Oct 2013, 05:36
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03 Oct 2013, 05:36#7
CM - I think the Boks were clearly trying to get the 4 try bonus point last week. Their disappointed reactions at the end of the game, JDV's post game interview, Meyer's comments afterwards all indicated it was their intent. 
The #1 AB's (best attacking team in the world) only managed 3 tries at home against the #10 Argies.
A rugby game seldom goes exactly the way everyone expects it to. 
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CleanCutPro9,905 posts
03 Oct 2013, 11:30
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03 Oct 2013, 11:30#8
 
Hats off to you, Papamoa.

Your respect and objectivity gives me hope.

Respect brother!!

Good luck to your team!!

Hope it's the contest we've been waiting for.

Go Bokke!!!
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bobbok...Captain10,129 posts
03 Oct 2013, 12:53
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03 Oct 2013, 12:53#9
 Oumaaik, I've come to accept your position as our resident prophet of gloom .... thank gawd you have a small following .
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PapamoaClub Pro683 posts
03 Oct 2013, 21:32
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03 Oct 2013, 21:32#10
Clean cut, some are ignorant  of history. I'm not, history is what makes us become who we are today. Some we wish to forget, like our test record in SA, it isn't pretty. There's a very good reason for that. SA is a rough place. Talk to any ex AB. They will tell you that visiting and competing there is the biggest challenge of there careers. The 2013 AB are not ignorant of AB history. They still talk to Zinzan Brooke, Sean Fitzpatrick, John Hart, ask him what it takes. They will tell them. This test is what makes the All Blacks who they are. 
JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
03 Oct 2013, 22:04
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03 Oct 2013, 22:04#11
It would be a better situation if both teams were equally desperate. But the task for the Boks is so great maybe we will see what they are really capable of: power game plus running rugby & a smart & well executed game plan - we hope . I believe Boks are getting better & they will be a major challenge playing on Ellis  Park.Go mighty All Blacks!
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