[2023 TRC] South Africa vs Australia

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Australia defending like Rugby 08, everyone just swarming after the ball

Peak rugby game though

 

[die_mole]

australia knows that the defenders aren't supposed to tackle the tackler right?

 

[Groundhog]

I know they're rusty and pretty mixed selections etc but these look like two fairly poor teams right now.

 

[saulan]

I'm actually quite pleased so far. Start of the season and I'm seeing decent potential. Apart from one lapse our defense has also looked solid.

 

[Groundhog]

Really nice worked try there.

 

[Groundhog]

Australia ******* away so much territory and possession

 

[TRF_Olyy]

EJ deploying his patented first half hook for a young debutant

He's just repeating his England script

 

[Groundhog]

I know they're rusty and pretty mixed selections etc but these look like two fairly poor teams right now.

Take this back, Saffas are controlling the tempo v well now

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Aussies got away with a high tackle down the wing then - dropping player so no card but definite penalty

 

[die_mole]

I'm actually quite pleased so far. Start of the season and I'm seeing decent potential. Apart from one lapse our defense has also looked solid.

yeah it's sloppy but you can tell they are all players. Australia has shown so little plus they've had all handling mistakes.

 

[West Country Wail]

Esterhuizen > De Allende

 

[saulan]

Esterhuizen > De Allende

He is playing well, definitely putting his hand up with versatility in terms of bashing, passing and kicking

 

[die_mole]

wasn't a knock on

 

[Derpus]

I expected nothing and its worse still.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I expected nothing and its worse still.

- England fans since 2019

 

[West Country Wail]

Anyone seen Quade Cooper? I've looked but I can't see him...

 

[Derpus]

This is all a bit depressing. England might even win an Ashes test.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

That's a rough call after the one at the end of the first half

 

[TopTen2003]

How was that not forward though?

Looked clear on replay to me?

 

[saulan]

Watching this game is making me bleak that the Bulls signed WLR. Him with Libbok today has been great and would have been a good mix at the Stormers