[2015 RWC] Pool B: South Africa vs. Samoa (26/09/2015)

[eoghanhickey]

How Far can Samoa go?

Excuse the self publicity, but I make most of my points on this article :


http://www.the42.ie/samoa-south-africa-2352215-Sep2015/

 

[Belvedere]

I get the feeling there is something seriously wrong politically whithin that team.

I wouldn't be betting on a South African victory.

 

[Scrum Bum]

I have nothing but respect for the Springboks but why isn't (IMO) the best Springbok halfback, Faf De Klerk in there? He is livewire, very similar to Aaron Smith. I like Pienaar and Du Preez, but I'm not sure how Du Preez's form is and Pienaar has had his chances but never really lived up to his potential when he was a youngster. But the past two meetings between the sides have been ruined by the officials in favour of South Africa IMO, Nigel Owens in 2011 was clearly helping his Welsh mates and in 2013 the ref stifled the contest. When South Africans complained about Bryce Lawrence(?) against Australia some Manu Samoa fans were happy as it was perceived as justice. I was one of them but whatever the wounds have healed since. I'm just hoping for a good, clean fight with good officiating. I'm picking South Africa by 12. It'll be close for an hour but mistakes/fitness will creep in for the last 20.

 

[The Jones Boy]

I can feel the saffers really suffering on this one, they desperately need a result here or they will be going home.
Matfield is a gigantic mistake.

 

[rebel zebra]

As a Scot. I'm really looking forward to this one. SA badly need to win or they're going home.
Samoa won't lie down and klet it happen, and it'll be brutal.
SA have put out their strongest team IMO. and if that isn't enough, then I'd suggest that
these boys don't read any newspapers or watch TV for at least a month.
A long holiday abroad might be needed.

 

[The Jones Boy]

Pretty harsh that the team have been labelled a 'Bunch of Losers' by their sports minister in the papers back in S.A.
Then the same minister rings up Heineken Meyer and tells him failure to get out of your group means you are jobless.
Way to go motivational talk.

 

[chikwa chibwe]

Bok team announced and added to the OP.

Bismarck not even in the matchday squad, Lood on the bench.

That is shame. Fantastic player!

 

[chikwa chibwe]

Pretty harsh that the team have been labelled a 'Bunch of Losers' by their sports minister in the papers back in S.A.
Then the same minister rings up Heineken Meyer and tells him failure to get out of your group means you are jobless.
Way to go motivational talk.

Definitely rooting for the boks in this game . This is racism rearing it's ugly head .
Not topical but black South Africa needs to examine themselves . They hate black Africans and white South Africans. They commit the most gruesome murders!
Go bokke. It could be a close game if they become too emotional and as result don't play clinical rugby . Will be in South Africa on Tuesday !!!

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Is it me or do SA have generally the hottest female rugby supporters?

 

[Tony Manx]

Is it me or do SA have generally the hottest female rugby supporters?

DEFINITELY you!!!

I see the Samoans are practicing for dancing later at the Gaslight Club in downtown Birmingham!!

 

[Kiwi_]

Is it me or do SA have generally the hottest female rugby supporters?

If you're into the stereotypical blondes.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

If you're into the stereotypical blondes.

Talk about stereotyping.

 

[Tony Manx]

Good lord....that Barnes is useless.....what penalty? I thought I would get it in first!!

 

[Kiwi_]

South Africa almost guilty of trying too hard.

 

[Brabander]

Strauss must have pleasant memories of playing against Samoa...i hope he wears extra protection

 

[ncurd]

Samoa in the lead SA suffering PTJD (Post traumatic Japan Disorder)

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Awwwww

 

[Tony Manx]

Softest try of the RWC!!

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Samoa in the lead SA suffering PTJD (Post traumatic Japan Disorder)

You were saying

 

[Kiwi_]

Damn it!!! Bit under-deserving for the Bokke. Come on Samoa... intercept tries are terrible.

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Gotta say, South Africa look poor and have problems.

 

[ncurd]

I blame Barnes has to be his fault the NZders tell me it usually is.