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I would add that assuming Ross Tucker is correct, and I have no reason to doubt it, then I would guess that there isn't much chance of the amount of subs being reduced as World Rugby will be concerned about further lawsuits if the change leads to an increase in injuries. Especially if the...

They are 2 separate issues So if the goal is to neutralise the bomb squad then have fewer subs. If the goal is safety then have more subs. Both a valid choices but they are binary choices.

Tired players make more mistakes, therefore there is likely to be more injuries from mistimed tackles. Also tired players just get more injuries full stop. If the primary focus is player safety there should be more subs not less...

I think Libbok is done. Pollard gets better under pressure, Libbok gets worse. You can't rely on Libbok to perform in pressure situations, the Rugby World Cup Knock-Outs are the ultimate pressure situation.

If I was Rassie, I would bring Etzebeth in for BJD (BJD out of the 23) and move PSDT to the flank. I would also bring Le Roux in for Fassi, just for the Big Match Temperament. I'd also be tempted to go 7-1 and bring Janse Van Rensburg into the bench for Fassi.

If there are flying in Janse Van Rensburg then I imagine he will be in the 23 somewhere.

There was rumours online that the Sharks (South African not Sale) or Australia might be in for him. If I was Razzie I'd be on the phone to bring him back into the Bok camp.

I watched the game live and it felt like the Boks left at least 14 points on the field

Shame about the 4G pitch. Much prefer grass

This match shows why Libbok will never be the long term solution at 10 for the Boks.

They should watch Rugby League. The only way the scrum law would work is if they made it clear that any team deliberately conceding free-kicks at the scrum would be penalised and players given yellow cards.

Australia now 10th in the world.

Australian Rugby Union needs a strong Professional League below Super Rugby. A bit like the NPC in New Zealand and the Currie Cup in South Africa. Even Argentina has the Top 13, although I am not sure that is professional. I think that would really help, but not sure how feasible it is.

Watching the URC this weekend the Bulls sold out a 50K stadium so I think Rugby in South Africa is reasonably popular

If Italy had converted the try Australia would be 10th in the world rankings.

Akker and Coenie have moved back to South Africa. I imagine their children would rather play for the Boks. Although it is nice to have options.

South Africa by 8

I think Lood De Jager will want to go to 2027 and he is a year younger than Eben. I also wonder if Am/Kriel and Esterhuizen will want to play in 2027 as they will be 33/34 Players seem to be fitter these days and can go longer.

I thought the Boks were shockingly bad, but it is a sign of a great team to grind out wins when you are playing badly.

How did South Africa steal that?