Comments on: McCabe, Vickerman front Boks

By: stew(stew)

stew(stew) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:41:25 +0000

Bokkie this is a very good Aussie side – the boks are going to have to play out of their skins and have to play the full 80 mins – if the game is drawn at half time my feelin is the Aussies will take it in the last 15 just like Durbs ……….. Look this could be the last game many of the current Springbok team ever play for SA so i hope they give it horns …. but 2 more hard clashes after this one , maybe a bridge too far

By: mshiniwami(mshiniwami)

mshiniwami(mshiniwami) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:05:24 +0000

Higginbotham not on bench is a huge mistake. McAlman is as avg as they come.Rest of the bench is mediocre barring Barnes who Im glad isnt starting.

By: umbhoxoswede(umbhoxoswede)

umbhoxoswede(umbhoxoswede) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:10:18 +0000

Good call on Vickerman, he will help crack the afrikaans call’s too.

By: Ratel Brussow(Morne Steyn is under-rated)

Ratel Brussow(Morne Steyn is under-rated) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:03:55 +0000

@weaselfb(weaselfb)-25: No we need Cooper on for the whole game!!! Aussies dangermen are Pocock and Digby. Genia also great. Sharpe too, but on bench. I rate Higginbottom, glad he's not there.

By: weaselfb(weaselfb)

weaselfb(weaselfb) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:59:12 +0000

Unreal backline – but the battle will be won up front, and the Aussie pack is A V E R A G E!!
Pocock is the only dangerman up front, so we keep hi quiet, game is in our hands!
Cooper, well I just hope someone stands on his face, what a chop.

By: munkiboi(munkiboi)

munkiboi(munkiboi) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:55:36 +0000

ozzies seem the only team able to pick their first choice team completely negating their main weakness – lack of depth!

a very strong team – boks going to need to play very well to knock ozzies out. not as confident as i’d like to be for this one.

By: NZINCHINA(NZINCHINA)

NZINCHINA(NZINCHINA) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:53:32 +0000

@Eight Ace(Eight Ace)-22: oh well that explains it then

By: Eight Ace(Eight Ace)

Eight Ace(Eight Ace) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:49:34 +0000

@NZINCHINA(NZINCHINA)-17: He means "bos" as in bush (saying that means mental in SA) not boss.

By: Transformation(Transformation)

Transformation(Transformation) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:39:51 +0000

i expect bryce_in_oz to be all over this thread telling us how kwaai the aussie bench looks like he did before the oirish game

By: Ratel Brussow(Morne Steyn is under-rated)

Ratel Brussow(Morne Steyn is under-rated) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:36:56 +0000

Guys think we’ve got problems with John starting. Imagine having to start Horwill??? Its clear Vickerman and Sharpe together would be a harder prospect.

By: Ratel Brussow(Morne Steyn is under-rated)

Ratel Brussow(Morne Steyn is under-rated) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:30:53 +0000

I am really very nervous for this game, but feel a LOT better having seen the Aussie side. Sharp and Barnes not starting and no Higginbottom in the whole 22. Surely these are bad calls. Maybe Deans wants to introduce Sharpe when Danie and Spies are off, so our lineout is under more pressure?
McCalam and Samo not the player Higginbottom is. Barnes much better than McCabe and would add an educated boot. Their front-row back-up can’t compete with ours.

By: Mighty Horua(Mighty Horua)

Mighty Horua(Mighty Horua) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:27:00 +0000

The best team to tackle the Boks.
Australia never encounters any problems with the Bok scrum, so that wont be a problem
Vickerman will add some grunt upfront!
It will certainly be a contest at the lineout…

Pocock will rule and reign
Elsom needs a big one!

Genia and Cooper….well all depends on the forwards
Welcome back Digby and Nalla

By: NZINCHINA(NZINCHINA)

NZINCHINA(NZINCHINA) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:22:54 +0000

@scrumfan(scrumfan)-13: Can't see it you didn't boss Wales or Samoa so why do you think you'll boss Australia?

By: NZINCHINA(NZINCHINA)

NZINCHINA(NZINCHINA) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:21:33 +0000

@hendrikp(hendrikp)-11: I there anything else you want to moan about, you just dont stop do you.

By: Sasuke(Sasuke)

Sasuke(Sasuke) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:15:34 +0000

Errr Ryan did Benn Robinson make a miracle recovery that we dont know of??

By: once more unto the breach, dear springboks, once more...(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)

once more unto the breach, dear springboks, once more...(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:07:54 +0000

@scrumfan(scrumfan)-13: oz will get to look deep in their souls and touch the abyss big time on sunday.

By: scrumfan(scrumfan)

scrumfan(scrumfan) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:26:25 +0000

I’m so damn excited!
Our forwards are going to go BOS in this game!

By: keenasmustard(keenasmustard)

keenasmustard(keenasmustard) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:27:25 +0000

@Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)-5:

What is the dragons thing about by the way? Been reading the blogs on this site for a while and often wondered. I love the passion and knowledge you blokes have for the best game in the world, and there’s much less **** spouted. Even the **** stirrers are funny!!

Anyway, really looking forward to Sundays game, and I have no idea which way it will go, but I do reckon the winner of OZ v SA will go on to win the whole thing, taking out a weakened NZ in the semi, and then destroying an exhausted Wales or Ireland in the final. (Bold prediction eh?).

Here’s hoping for a good hard game (hopefully with a few tries scored) and that the ref doesn’t ruin it!

Good luck, but not too much…..

By: hendrikp(hendrikp)

hendrikp(hendrikp) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:23:29 +0000

Apparently Paddy O’Brien and Bryce Lawrence met up after the OZ vs Ireland game. Reviewed match-footage, and Bryce Lawrence was then made to come forward saying that he was far too harsh on Australia, and at least 3 scrum penalties should’ve gone the other way.

Then they hand him another Australia game?!?! Of course he’s going to be far too hesitant in penalizing them now. Has probably been part of the NRZU’s plans all along.

2 things that have most annoyed me this year:
- Melodie Robinson. Horrible analyst. Not sure what they were thinking. Give the job to Ian Smith, or Ian Jones even.
- Paddy O’Brien being a cheat. Complained about not being awarded a try from a blatant forward-pass. Happy to complain when those decisions decide games, but then also complains when the referee makes a sensible call to go to the TMO. Obviously just wants to see the AB’s win, no matter what. Give his job to someone who has the games best interests in mind, not what’s best for the All Blacks.

By: Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)

Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:36:54 +0000

Nah Teacup, Vickers is a much more rounded player than Sharpe. that is one pick he got right.