But the Boks have pooh-poohed the attacking game for decades, trusting their nostrum that defence wins matches, not attack.

They’ve leaked EIGHT tries in two tests against a team that knows more than just a bit about attacking. The ABs defence isn’t too shabby either, letting in only two tries in two full tests.

So, where do the Springboks have any advantage left at all? Place-kicking? Well, their deadliest and longest place kicker is sitting in France, so that cant be it.

Now meesage for Grant Ball who wrote this article. It is abslutely nuts how you guys standard are dropping. Geez this is the best rugger site out there but recently beginning to feel you guys are rushing out pieces with zero analysis. For example, you speak of the Bok game plan or lack thereof and then cite your example as follows:

“Just one example of the Boks’ own attacking failings is Mils’ Muliaina’s first half try. The Boks’ predictable forward runners halted, the ball was flung out to Steyn who shovelled on to an isolated Fourie. The rest of the Bok backs didn’t know the plan, the ball turned over, and the result was five points 75m down field”.

No Grant, this particular incident happens at approximately 11 mins and 13 seconds into the game. Fourie running at diagonal angle (as he did the whole of S14) is tackled by Nonu with Smith going in to turn over ball. Habana is right there and is first Bok player in, followed by Morne Steyn, Januarie is now wobbling up to ruck with Oliver on his shoulder. So on ground is now only Fourie with Smith trying to steal, Habana and Steyn. 3 Boks 1 AB. There is no ISOLATION and lack of Bok plan knowledge you speak of. Crumbs the guys has 4 Bok players on his crack. Nonu is now standing up next to Oliver and Mealamu is just on fringe defending any snipe. The ball comes off Steyn knee as it is quickly recycled. But Januarie decides to kick it ahead instead of Picking up. NOTE JANUARIE KICKS AHEAD FAST RECYLED BALL. It bounces backwards off Mealamu’s body and into hands of Weepu. (Who by the way also has a gut the size of Januaries) We all know the stroy from there. Infact Kiwi commentators (Marchall I believe) observe something along lines as follows: “That play highlights difference between 1 halfback that wants to kick the ball (Januarie – in fact it was a hack fwd) and another who wants to keep ball in hand (Weepu).

I mean the examples of this type of inaccuracy are abundant and you can have a field day analysing their comments.

Also reference to some players in Blue not becoming bad overnight and weren’t in S14. Yes they were, but unfortunately their flwas were covered. As good as Stormers were, they butchered many many try scoring opportunities. Habana as talented as he is has horrible hands and passing skills. This is nothing new. Strong as a robbers dog and fast as a flach but handling skills no. Fourie has developed this diagonal run over past season which again is schoolboy stuff. IMO, Januarie is HUGE problem as is our front row, not just in scrum, but open play too. Oliver is off key but wouldn’t put De Villiers there either as has been off colour for over a season. Morne Steyn cannot be blamed. He is only is 2nd season and hasn’t much go forward ball. Despite contrary, I think Zane Kirchner has been excellent.

So comon guys lets get some good journalism going here please and stop just taking pot shots. Let’s see your THOROUGH analysis and input.

Finally to all the P Divvie beaters who accused him of window dressing side lines circus show. Don’t want to now hear an effen bleep about him being sacked now, because according to you guys it was players, Dickie Muir and Gary Gold who ran the show not him. So therefore he cannot be responsible for this.

Finally again, lets not fall in mass hysteria, as we discredit our opponents, who in my opinion haven’t been given enough credit. It is always about how poor we were, never about how good they were. They, Henry and Co. have shut up alot of folks, including Kiwis Super coaches, former players and their journos, not to mention making KEO look like an absolute clown with regards to his statement about Kiwi rugger in the sh*tter. HEHEHE. Well done AB’s and well done Henry and co. You guys played a simple brand of rugger, with nasty intensity, are extremely well drilled, accurate and direct. WELL DONE. Now please go back to being KAK!!!!

I have hope for backline play in SA after watching the Sharks. It was not just about individuals trying to do things with the ball – it was about intelligence and putting people in space. The Sharks are my least favourite team, but if this is how they are going to play, they will quickly climb the ranks.

1. To add to your previous list of reasons for the Boks’ poor performance:
a. Fatigue should not be a factor at this stage of the season. I would rather ascribe their lacklustre performance to a lack of conditioning.

2. You are as good as your last game. Selecting Smit based on his previous achievements is absolutely ridiculous. My grandmother can compose a team playing against Fiji – even when she is on a manic episode.

I am not saying Smit should be sacked – he should be managed better. Get the guy into shape. You cannot play with passengers in the team – not against the Southern Hemisphere teams.

I think PDV will simply swop Aplon for JDV at 14, with the rest remaining the same, but I really hope he bring Ruan in to start. This will go a long way to providing some more of the quick ball that Willie rightfully identifies as key to success…

Mate dont assume anything you read on Keo or local papers about being a generalisation of Bok supporters…

Common how old are you?

What you read in paper and on Keo is all MEDIA HYPED **** to target more viewers and make a profit financially..

Can anyone answer this though…whats been the fundamental change in startegy from the All Blacks 2009 and All Blacks 2010?

i think we should take a cue from wot Graham Henry did
Last year, every1 was calling for his head as well
that was sad
he re-grouped and came back. the way the Keoites were carrying on abt that last years All Blacks being a weak team we should have pummeled ..COME ON
Since when do you hear of a WEAK All Blacks team? this same team has thumped us with better tactics

We pass the ball, but don’t distribute it.