[RWC2023 QF4] France vs South Africa (15/10/2023)

[Grizwald]

All 4 wingers are electric. What I don't like is that with the exception of Penaud I don't think they'd ever get picked for England as they'd be viewed as too small. I love that there's still a place for these smaller, quick skillful players in the modern game.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

I think that taking Willemse off for Le Roux is going to prove to be very costly for SA in the next 20 mins.

 

[IT157]

that PSDT fend needs to be looked at

It was.

South Africa get away with that a lot

 

[saulan]

What. You don't take off Du Toit. You never take off Du Toit

 

[Which Tyler]

All 4 wingers are electric. What I don't like is that with the exception of Penaud I don't think they'd ever get picked for England as they'd be viewed as too small. I love that there's still a place for these smaller, quick skillful players in the modern game.

Hell, England wouldn't even pick Dupont!

 

[Ferrari333SP]

Whereas England today played more at a plodding pace, which should have left a bit more in reserves for energy, compared to what either SA or France will have after this game

 

[AlRums]

I'd like to point out that I'm the only Saffer commenting here and I'm 5 pints in on a Sunday. Some likes please. I'm even being social at an English Pub

Lightweights

 

[Reiser99]

Doesn't seem like the TMO or ref is interested in a foul play.

In fact ref seems to be letting as much go as possible. Speeding up the game though.

 

[IT157]

I think that taking Willemse off for Le Roux is going to prove to be very costly for SA in the next 20 mins.

?

Any particular reason?

Le Roux is a brilliant player

 

[Bada-Bing!]

So who is playing second row in that circumstance?

Yes you're right with both flankers replaced. Was gonna say Du Toit to second row but he's got to stay at 7.

The fallacy of only having 1 specialist hooker.

 

[Yulia]

Why not if S.A won't kick the points.

Tbh, I don't know why, but I'm also relaxed while watching it. I'm a neutral,but rather pro-FR,and the match is intense etc but.. I'm not nervous at all. Very passif in reaction during the match

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Then sub Willemse early for a Le Roux who isn't in great from. I think Boks will struggle to score from open play for the next 20mins. Mauls or pens will be their only options and France show little sign of giving those oppirtunities.

 

[Lé Ddanno]

PSDT definitely fended into the face of the French winger

We're not going to look at that then

 

[dirty harry]

that PSDT fend needs to be looked at

It looked awful live, on replay though it's just an ugly hand off kind of thing

 

[IT157]

Whereas England today played more at a plodding pace, which should have left a bit more in reserves for energy, compared to what either SA or France will have after this game

Master tactics by Borthwick...

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

?

Any particular reason?

Le Roux is a brilliant player

He's had a poor tournament IMO. Played the worst game I've seen him play against Tonga. Personally just think he's noticeably past it whereas Willemse has been perhaps the form 15 of the tournament.

 

[IT157]

He's had a poor tournament IMO. Played the worst game I've seen him play against Tonga. Personally just think he's noticeably past it whereas Willemse has been perhaps the form 15 of the tournament.

Fair enough.

I add him to the list of players who gets undeserved criticism.

 

[Lé Ddanno]

Spilled it backwards imo

 

[Grizwald]

Thought ref was a bit loose with that knock on advantage. France crabed and went backwards but didn't kick it.

 

[Horacito]

We're not going to look at that then

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