Oracle of DelphiWhoops. It's TRI Nations - Springboks v All Blacks
July 13th 2007 22:00
I suppose it's only fair...yawn...to briefly say something about the other 2 teams of the Tri Nations Series...and whaddaya mean it's TRI so there should be 3 anyway?
Do I look like someone who gives a damn? Well do I? Huh?
Well you're wrong. I do. Only because The Wallabies need someone to thrash...
Saturday 14th July
Jade Stadium, Christchurch,
LIVE at 5.30pm AEST on Fox Sports 2.
...yep...that's right folks. Australian free-to-air channels are not bothering....
Last time they played was June 23rd in Durban, SA.
...and yes we have injuries.
Springboks:
Alas brave Boks Captain, (#8) Bob Skinstad has broken his ribs but not his spirit. Unfortunately spirit alone cannot see him through what will be a rib cracking match anyway.
Jacques Cronje comes off the bench to take his place...a player with lots of spirit and ribs to match.
Boks Lock -try saying that fast- (#4) Johan Ackerman is out due to a calf strain with Albert Van de Berg taking his place.
All Blacks:
They're all injured. But they're playing anyway.....
*****************
Okay....the All Blacks looked really good, right on form, trampling over everyone and leaving dust and dried blood in their wake...until they played The Wallabies.
Major handling mistakes and tactical error after tactical error proved they were the smAll Blacks.
#7 Captain McCaw and #8 So'oialo, usually excellent players fell to bits against us. And I'm willing to bet they are not happy. Or maybe that's their normal expression...nah! I'm kidding. McCaw would be quite a hunk if he wasn't an All Black....
They have the advantage of a bye week but this could work against them. Dulled their anger, magnified their humiliation and increased their complacency. Let's hope so.
...because it's kinda scary to think of the other side of the effects....
Expect Coach Graham Henry to get fired anytime soon. Also expect him to be coaching an Australian Super 14 side next year....
***************
Although many people continue to say that this is a second string team, I don't feel so. The Springboks have just proved that they have depths of talent to plunder and they're not afriad to use them.
Yes this wasn't a full form side that faced The Wallabies last week but they showed true grunt.
Unfortunately they showed it against a team that was farewelling 2 of the greatest players to have walked Planet Rugby and ultimately the Boks were brought down by their inexperience in the face of greatness.
***************
Hard to say who's standing out from both teams.
Both teams have excellent players but their form has been eclectic.
The Blacks' Forwards...whew...scary but it's good to see Reuben Thorne, not quite sure why Jerry Collins is on the bench though.
Was quite impressed with Boks #6 van Heerden last week, and Prop #3 du Plessis was pretty good for a debutante.
This is the only time you'll find me yelling for Winger #14 Paulse to find the intercept!
Actually this is the only time you'll find me cheering for the Boks.
Result?
...well...as long as one team loses...I'm happy. ...he he...
Players to watch have been bolded but please note I will never ever highlight Dan Carter's name, I don't care how good you think he is...he's just not bold worthy;
All Blacks:
The Forwards:
1 - Tony Woodcock aka Splinter Dick 2 - Keven Mealamu, 3 - Carl Hayman, 4 - Chris Jack, 5 - Keith Robinson, 6 - Reuben Thorne, 7 - Richie McCaw (Captain), 8 - Rodney So'oialo
The Backs:
9 - Piri Weepu, 10 - Dan Carter, 11 - Sitiveni Sivivatu, 12 - Luke McAlister, 13 - Isaia Toeava, 14 - Doug Howlett, 15 - Mils Muliaina.
The Reserves:
16 - Andrew Hore, 17 - Neemia Tialata, 18 - Jerry Collins, 19 - Chris Masoe, 20 - Brendon Leonard, 21 - Conrad Smith, 22 - Nick Evans.
***************
Springboks:
The Forwards:
1 - CJ van der Linde, 2 - Bismarck du Plessis, 3 - Jannie du Plessis, 4 - Albert van der Berg, 5 - Johann Muller (captain), 6 - Wikus van Heerden, 7 - Pedrie Wannenburg, 8 - Jacques Cronje
The Backs:
9 - Ruan Pienaar, 10 - Derick Hourgaard, 11 - Jaco Pretorius, 12 - Wynand Olivier, 13 - Waylon Murray, 14 - Breyton Paulse, 15 - JP Pietersen.
The Reserves:
16 - Gary Botha, 17 - Eddie Andrews, 18 - Gerrie Britz, 19 - Hilton Lobberts, 20 - Michael Claassens, 21 - Peter Grant, 22 - Tonderai Chavhanga.
************
The Referee is Stuart Dickinson (Aus) so expect the game to be stopped every 5 seconds so that Stuey can remind everyone who's boss. For 80 minutes at least.
Go The Wallabies!!!
Whoops.
Sorry.
Please note that this is a pre dated post so I will not be available to answer anyabuse comments. Thank you.
Do I look like someone who gives a damn? Well do I? Huh?
Well you're wrong. I do. Only because The Wallabies need someone to thrash...
Saturday 14th July
Jade Stadium, Christchurch,
LIVE at 5.30pm AEST on Fox Sports 2.
...yep...that's right folks. Australian free-to-air channels are not bothering....
Last time they played was June 23rd in Durban, SA.
All Blacks 26 - 21 South Africa
...and yes we have injuries.
Springboks:
Alas brave Boks Captain, (#8) Bob Skinstad has broken his ribs but not his spirit. Unfortunately spirit alone cannot see him through what will be a rib cracking match anyway.
Jacques Cronje comes off the bench to take his place...a player with lots of spirit and ribs to match.
Boks Lock -try saying that fast- (#4) Johan Ackerman is out due to a calf strain with Albert Van de Berg taking his place.
All Blacks:
They're all injured. But they're playing anyway.....
*****************
Okay....the All Blacks looked really good, right on form, trampling over everyone and leaving dust and dried blood in their wake...until they played The Wallabies.
Major handling mistakes and tactical error after tactical error proved they were the smAll Blacks.
#7 Captain McCaw and #8 So'oialo, usually excellent players fell to bits against us. And I'm willing to bet they are not happy. Or maybe that's their normal expression...nah! I'm kidding. McCaw would be quite a hunk if he wasn't an All Black....
They have the advantage of a bye week but this could work against them. Dulled their anger, magnified their humiliation and increased their complacency. Let's hope so.
...because it's kinda scary to think of the other side of the effects....
Expect Coach Graham Henry to get fired anytime soon. Also expect him to be coaching an Australian Super 14 side next year....
***************
Although many people continue to say that this is a second string team, I don't feel so. The Springboks have just proved that they have depths of talent to plunder and they're not afriad to use them.
Yes this wasn't a full form side that faced The Wallabies last week but they showed true grunt.
Unfortunately they showed it against a team that was farewelling 2 of the greatest players to have walked Planet Rugby and ultimately the Boks were brought down by their inexperience in the face of greatness.
***************
Hard to say who's standing out from both teams.
Both teams have excellent players but their form has been eclectic.
The Blacks' Forwards...whew...scary but it's good to see Reuben Thorne, not quite sure why Jerry Collins is on the bench though.
Was quite impressed with Boks #6 van Heerden last week, and Prop #3 du Plessis was pretty good for a debutante.
This is the only time you'll find me yelling for Winger #14 Paulse to find the intercept!
Actually this is the only time you'll find me cheering for the Boks.
Result?
...well...as long as one team loses...I'm happy. ...he he...
Players to watch have been bolded but please note I will never ever highlight Dan Carter's name, I don't care how good you think he is...he's just not bold worthy;
All Blacks:
The Forwards:
1 - Tony Woodcock aka Splinter Dick 2 - Keven Mealamu, 3 - Carl Hayman, 4 - Chris Jack, 5 - Keith Robinson, 6 - Reuben Thorne, 7 - Richie McCaw (Captain), 8 - Rodney So'oialo
The Backs:
9 - Piri Weepu, 10 - Dan Carter, 11 - Sitiveni Sivivatu, 12 - Luke McAlister, 13 - Isaia Toeava, 14 - Doug Howlett, 15 - Mils Muliaina.
The Reserves:
16 - Andrew Hore, 17 - Neemia Tialata, 18 - Jerry Collins, 19 - Chris Masoe, 20 - Brendon Leonard, 21 - Conrad Smith, 22 - Nick Evans.
***************
Springboks:
The Forwards:
1 - CJ van der Linde, 2 - Bismarck du Plessis, 3 - Jannie du Plessis, 4 - Albert van der Berg, 5 - Johann Muller (captain), 6 - Wikus van Heerden, 7 - Pedrie Wannenburg, 8 - Jacques Cronje
The Backs:
9 - Ruan Pienaar, 10 - Derick Hourgaard, 11 - Jaco Pretorius, 12 - Wynand Olivier, 13 - Waylon Murray, 14 - Breyton Paulse, 15 - JP Pietersen.
The Reserves:
16 - Gary Botha, 17 - Eddie Andrews, 18 - Gerrie Britz, 19 - Hilton Lobberts, 20 - Michael Claassens, 21 - Peter Grant, 22 - Tonderai Chavhanga.
************
The Referee is Stuart Dickinson (Aus) so expect the game to be stopped every 5 seconds so that Stuey can remind everyone who's boss. For 80 minutes at least.
Go The Wallabies!!!
Whoops.
Sorry.
Go The Boks!!
Please note that this is a pre dated post so I will not be available to answer any
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Comment by David
The Australian free-to-air media (especially Channel 7)are far too parochial for me. How can they not show this match? Sure, both teams bore me, but the game itself is part of the Tri-Nations, and has a bearing on the Bledisloe.
I'm really getting turned off by Channel 7. They've just come back into AFL broadcasting, and their commentary team are as boring as. Bruce MacAvaney has passed his childish-enthusiasm use-by-date, and Dennis Cometti is more of a doilie than a doyen of sports broadcasting.
I noticed some ads on Channel 10 re the World Cup going free-to-air in Australia. Is that right?
David ...
Comment by Andrea
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damn, I see what you mean.
Be well, dear Dusk
Cara. xxxx
Comment by Andrea
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There ... all done.
Comment by Andrea
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Aaaahhhhhh ... I always knew you had a soft spot for him.
Comment by Ash
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Flashes of memories