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Rugby World Cup
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a question - how come rugby teams release the starting line up before the game? doesn't that help the other teams prep? has it always been the case?
One thing I really respect about bok management is they don't go with names - they've dropped faf basically ... huge name, i think highest paid bok (or one of them), and yet he's coming in the 2nd half against France and probably England too.
One thing I really respect about bok management is they don't go with names - they've dropped faf basically ... huge name, i think highest paid bok (or one of them), and yet he's coming in the 2nd half against France and probably England too.
Different coaches take different approaches. Some take the view that, if the other side almost certainly knows the line-up anyway, it's a sign of confidence to make the announcement early. There are some however who wouldn't do it even if you put a gun to their heads, regardless of the circs.
As for subs, for a good few years now rugby has allowed more of them and seen them brought on for specific tactical purposes later in the game (quite often they're referred to as "finishers" rather than substitutes for that reason). I suspect Rassie has something like that in mind for that little bliksem Faf.
As for subs, for a good few years now rugby has allowed more of them and seen them brought on for specific tactical purposes later in the game (quite often they're referred to as "finishers" rather than substitutes for that reason). I suspect Rassie has something like that in mind for that little bliksem Faf.
This is a great analysis of the SA-France game ... and how France's strategy tired the BOks out ...
I think it was Ireland who fronted up to it on the halfway line years ago and were ordered not to do so again. That never seemed right to me.
Yeah, I wouldn't say Faf has been dropped.
He's more aggressive and forces the play a bit more. When combined with the "bomb squad" I think it works in exploiting tiring teams in the second half.
In the current SA team, the subs are more part of the overall game plan than a reaction to what's happening on the field.
Meanwhile the all blacks are making it more and more elaborate with a carved paddle being introduced. In the next world cup they'll have outrigger canoes for the team to sit in.
I was thinking more of a throne.. while he gets raised up a crown put on his head.
This has shot it's bolt at the quarters hasn't it?
Haha
The English should come out and Morris dance around a mini Stone Henge reconstruction.
It feels like a dyche game of footy!
Let's see how sa react in 2nd half
Let's see how sa react in 2nd half
We were shit ... but not sure where the sparks will come from
Good sub getting Pollard on.
We've started this 2nd half so badly ... we're not winning
Not sure it's a masterclass from England, or how utterly bad south africa has been ... oh well, hope the kiwis smash them but it seems this trophy has England's name written on it ...
Game on ... fuck knows how
It has felt over since the first penalty if honest ... We've just been really poor.
Thank you woland ... you changed this
Not sure how we did this.
Not sure how we did this.
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