[RWC2023] South Africa vs Scotland (10/09/2023)

[Lé Ddanno]

Tbf I'm not convinced either Ireland or France can slay SA particularly if obvious card incidences are ignored.

Be nice if there was an offside line a lot more often too.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Tbf I'm not convinced either Ireland or France can slay SA particularly if obvious card incidences are ignored.

Really? Don't see where the tries are coming for SA against better defences and packs.

Scotland soft as puppy shite today.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Tbf I'm not convinced either Ireland or France can slay SA particularly if obvious card incidences are ignored.

I mean, both have beaten SA in the last calendar year. Don't think SA are anywhere near as unbeatable as people make out.

 

[Groundhog]

Tbf I'm not convinced either Ireland or France can slay SA particularly if obvious card incidences are ignored.

Based on today I am confident of our chances against South Africa. Scotland are there to be put to the sword.

 

[Mosty]

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I think personally Scotland have been pretty poor today, they give it a go but Russell is a one trick pony and has been at fault for at least one of the tries and lucky not to have been yellow carded too. Boks their usual solid self but nothing outstanding today. Scotland will be going home early for sure.

 

[Rosso Verde e Nero]

Scotland's two best chances to use an overlap have failed because once their wingers get the ball, they look to run at all costs, not pass.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

God I can't stand angus

I'd take Scotland against NZ. They are the same tier.

 

[Groundhog]

If someone told Russell he's actually allowed to run before catching the ball it would be a game changer

 

[Bluemoon]

I don't think it'd change the result, but Gardener has missed a few decisions today for both sides. He's been reffing the ruck and maul offside line like a wild super rugby game. NH teams will want to avoid him.

 

[AlRums]

SA have been getting away with a lot of offside all game

 

[TopTen2003]

Anyone still think Scotland are giantslayers?

Less likely based on today, but still very dangerous for Ireland who will need to be switched on.

Dependant on the SA-IRE result, it could be the QF spot decider couldn't it? (Or regardless of that game it still could play a role?)

Feel like Scotland could be seen to better effect against IRE than SA but equally in my view IRE form is stacking up left right and centre and I like their chances of ending the hoodoo and marching towards a final let alone a semi final.

SA once again looking frighteningly strong

 

[ikvat]

No scrum.
No touches.
Russell not as his best.

 

[Jer1cho]

We were easily the better the am 2nd half

 

[Protalus rampart]

Do Scotland deserve to win on evidence today? Probably not.

But my god have some of the decisions or lack there of been shocking

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Can't wait for South Africa to name four props on the bench and to decide who to bring on based on how the game is going

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Insane break from Williams,
That clearout following the break looked very like it was to the head with no arms

 

[Jimbo]

I mean, both have beaten SA in the last calendar year. Don't think SA are anywhere near as unbeatable as people make out.

Both teams at home, pretty sure SA went down to 14 in both and actually came away with a narrow defeat with a lot of momentum in the final stages, I'd also say SA are notably better now than then, I hope I am wrong I just think there pack is possibly too much for anyone currently.

 

[Reiser99]

Insane break from Williams,
That clearout following the break looked very like it was to the head with no arms

Was gonna say that clear out needs reviewing.

 

[AlRums]

Whose medics/water was the ref bullicking?

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Why kick that?