South Africa Wales - match thread

by Gatts Sun 11 Sep 2011, 1:25 am

First topic message reminder :

Well my comments today about the mighty 'W' and the performances of the minnow sides have obviously caused some controversy. I wouldn't be Gats if I didn't prod the opposition occasionally, usually just before a big game.

I for one loved watching Japan's bushido approach to tackling and Romania's scrummaging, it only served to highlight the soulless nature of the professional era when contrasted against the big teams seemingly inept but effective closing out. Namibia outplaying fiji for long periods and as for Argentina they played like warrior poets and i know all about them.
It reminded me of the good old days when giants could be slain and perhaps all these teases will finally come to fruition tonight when a new Welsh breed takes on the might of Bok experience . I am a romantic at heart, Tommo's kiss was old school class, the way we used to get under the oppo skin before tmo and yellow cards. But that era is gone, Wales played on passion alone for years and that, in my view and in hindsight, was our biggest problem. Gatland, a Kiwi and therefore fundamentally unable to get the significance of rugby in Wales, comes form a place where, clearly , rugby is life. That is a beautiful thing that we are all lucky enough to share in. I pity those that never pulled on the shirt, smelt the ralgex, bled and bought your opposite number a jug.
Gatland stumbled over the transition of Wales from a team that had to play offload catch up in the last third, to a team that is within a few hours going to play a game which may define how we progress for years to come. i know they can win but history tells us they can't.

Its now or never. No more talk. Bring on the boks and may the best team win.

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:25 am

I feel sick, I feel sick, I feel sick.

Don't like this commentator, turning over to S4C

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:25 am

what's the betting they'll have an ad break after the anthems? must cash in on the viewers...

by Gatts Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:25 am

Its all about belief now

....and Gorgeous North

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:26 am

Good luck to both teams as well, Wales - do us proud, I know you can.

by Submachine Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:27 am

Anyone got a link to game? Little one watched Ireland match with me this morning and is now taking ownership of the TV. Any other time I would gladly watch Santa Clause the Movie again

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:27 am

Dere 'mlaen Cymru...

They start with the most important anthem Wink

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:28 am

Toby! What have you done to you r hair?!?!

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:28 am

Submachine - YHM

by HammerofThunor Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:29 am

Wife's just singing the National Anthem in Welsh. The South African one!?

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:30 am

Schalk Burger!? I can't stand him! i hope he gets sent off.

by **Notch** Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:30 am

When it comes to the anthems- South Africa always wins thumbsup

"Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika", awesome.

by Shifty Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:30 am

rugbydreamer wrote:Toby! What have you done to you r hair?!?!

Omg, someone told him about Froby Faletau and he's changed it to spite us Cry

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:30 am

Switch to S4C to avoid the adverts...

by Shifty Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:31 am

Submachine wrote:Anyone got a link to game? Little one watched Ireland match with me this morning and is now taking ownership of the TV. Any other time I would gladly watch Santa Clause the Movie again

http://www.itv.com/itv1/

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:31 am

Really don't like the choirs singing the anthems. Haven't in any of the games, just far too shrill.

by Gatts Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:31 am

Notch wrote:When it comes to the anthems- South Africa always wins

"Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika", awesome.

You ever been in Cardiff on game day?!!!!

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:32 am

At least we have a decent referee.

by HammerofThunor Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:33 am

Switching to S4C to avoid Vickery's boring commentry

by Gatts Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:33 am

Ha ha ....Boks kick straight off

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:33 am

Vickery? It's not him I've got. Andy G and some other fella.

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:34 am

Charteris looks up for this match. Good. Another Carmarthenshire lad, hope he comes good.

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:34 am

Not a good start for Wales - gulp!

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:35 am

argh concentration Wales!

by Gatts Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:35 am

GAIN LINE

by Shifty Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:35 am

South Africa are getting over the gain line and stretching the Welsh defence.

by screamingaddabs Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:35 am

Oh dear

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:35 am

Poopie. that has to be a score. Can't beleive we didn't get him into touch there.

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:35 am

Oh god.

by **Pal Joey** Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:35 am

Powerful start from the Boks

by **Notch** Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:36 am

Gatts wrote:
Notch wrote:When it comes to the anthems- South Africa always wins

"Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika", awesome.

You ever been in Cardiff on game day?!!!!

Yes, yes everything Welsh is better etc. Rolling Eyes

South Africa setting the tone early on. Wales need to find an instant response here

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:37 am

It doesn't look like we're comitting any players to rucks and competing for the ball at all.

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:37 am

7-0 to SA

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:37 am

Hook didn't stand a chance there.

7 - 0.

by Shifty Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:37 am

Not suprising, Wales have started badly in all their games recently, and clearly we have trained for endurance over power. I knew we'd leak early points.

by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:38 am

Im a bit annoyed that they keep talking about Wales and SA and not England Whistle

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:38 am

Pure power from Steyn in the corner, and Morne having no problem off the tee

by Mad for Chelsea Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:38 am

poor defending from Wales you have to say, awful tackling from Fourie, and Williams should have done better there

by valjester Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:39 am

rugbydreamer wrote:Charteris looks up for this match. Good. Another Carmarthenshire lad, hope he comes good.

Why is he starting today? Bradley Davies is so much better than him and exactly the type of player wales will need today.

by Taylorman Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:40 am

SA look solid. Wales yet to have a turn at attacking but certainly SA have more intensity at the mo.

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:40 am

How come the kicking curse hasn't affected Steyn? Wink

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:40 am

woo we win a lineout!

Val - Bradley was off form all last season and didn't do enough in the warm ups. Charteris out performed him in those games, deservedly starting today.

by Gatts Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:41 am

Its been a while since we did the total lack of concentration in the first 20 style of play...great to know its still in the armoury

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:42 am

what did they do to Shane?!?!

by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:42 am

Wales dont look too shabby now they have settled down

by rugbywhales Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:42 am

Crap tackle attempt by Hook.

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:43 am

ah to be fair, he jumped intot he tackle, why does he keep doing that??

by Shifty Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:43 am

valjester wrote:Why is he starting today? Bradley Davies is so much better than him and exactly the type of player wales will need today.

Because the South Africans have an awesome line out who can steal most teams throws, we need our best 2 line out jumpers to have a chance.

by Cari Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:43 am

Yay! Go Jimbo!!

7 - 3.

by WillyGilly Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:43 am

Is y'on welsh prop there wearing tights?

by Mad for Chelsea Sun 11 Sep 2011, 9:44 am

better from Wales, they win the penalty and Hook gets them on board

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