South Africa Wales - match thread

[Gatts]

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.

[eirebilly]

Thats what SA can do though, they can be so clinical.
Come on Wales

[B91212]

I can see what GG means about Barnes.

Still nowhere near as bad as lawrance from yesterdays game.

+1

[MrFahrenheit]

Panic setting in!

[Cari]

Wales are really battling though...come on guys!!

[Ozzy3213]

rugbywhales
Stop Swearing

I've removed it

[kiakahaaotearoa]

Well how quickly momentum can turn. Good gamble by SA to not go for the penalty out wide. Wales thought Barnes was going to blow up for sure for a knock on and seemed to sink when he didn´t.

Wales looked tired and Hougaard looks very slippery so taking Habana off seems a good move. Can Wales summon up some enegry now and apply some pressure?

Wales have got to retain possession as they´re letting SA off the hook.

[Glas a du]

Where is the feicin touch judge this side!

[Guest]

that's it Wales, pressure them, keep it going, they're flustered. We can do this.

[EnglishReign]

Wales just need to keep it going. They're still on top here.

[GunsGerms]

Come on Wales be patient

[Cari]

Come on Wales!!!!!!!

[Guest]

Georgie is hurt!!! argh!

[Guest]

Poopie Rhys you needed that.

[eirebilly]

rugbywhales, i know you are a bit mad but keep it civil

Come on Wales, pressure

[Mad for Chelsea]

right idea, but should have knocked that over

[Cari]

Awh Georgie...well done on the attempt Rhys.

[Shifty]

Cmon boys

[Cymroglan]

How important will the 3 points be

[PJHolybloke]

too early for a DG - try needed at that stage of the game.

[Taylorman]

Its all about composure.
Wales have the running. Just remain focussed

[Cymroglan]

World cup and he did not use the TMO

[Guest]

What A Kick!!!

[eirebilly]

There is still time.....

[Cari]

Good impression of a fullback there Toby!

Priestland has suddenly grown up today...

[EnglishReign]

Great kick, how was the pass not forward?!

[MrFahrenheit]

CARD them!!!!!

[Mad for Chelsea]

penalty!

[Guest]

it was forward, commentators on S4C going nuts!

[Pete C (Kiwireddevil)]

RugbyWhales, you were warned. Site ban coming your way

[PJHolybloke]

Eh?! I think the tackler failed to release there Barnes, nevermind though.

Come on Hooky.

[HammerofThunor]

How was that not a penalty to South Africa? North was a tackler and was lying all over him

[Cari]

Oh god...get the rosary out. Jimbo needs this sooo bad...

North is like Robocop!!

[Shifty]

Wales have thrown everything at South Africa, how much will they have left for next week?

[flyhalffactory]

anyone who doesn't know what an aware 10 and game management is all about can just rewind that last kick out of hand by Priestland.........

[Shifty]

How was that not a penalty to South Africa? North was a tackler and was lying all over him

You really hate Wales don't you?

[Cari]

Awh!

[Guest]

ooooh missed kick. Ouchtown. 6 points squandered now.

[Standulstermen]

How was that not a penalty to South Africa? North was a tackler and was lying all over him

Completly agree. Barnes is verging on being one sided here.

To compound it Brussouw just did exactly the same thing as North (only he wasnt the tackler) and Barnes said he "wasnt on the ball".

The standard of refs has been poor

[Guest]

Alyn - hammer's right there, North was v lucky,e ven the commentators noted that.

[Cari]

Wales have got to get something after all this effort!!

[Ozzy3213]

kiwi, it's been sorted

[eirebilly]

How was that not a penalty to South Africa? North was a tackler and was lying all over him

You really hate Wales don't you?

To be fair Alyn, he is right

[Guest]

too slow Wales and look what happens! Protect the ball ffs!!

[PJHolybloke]

7 straight in at the side there.

[disneychilly]

Jeepers Rugbywhales take your pills. If you wanna swear fine just yell those words at the TV like I am noone wants to read them on here.

[MrFahrenheit]

Are the Steyns kicking at altitude?

[kiakahaaotearoa]

Great counter ruck from SA. What are Wales doing? This tired one off passes are losing ground and are ticking down the clock. Wales have to find a bit of energy and be more dynamic on attack.

[Glas a du]

Barnes ffs!

[Guest]

20 tackles by Warbs. That is an incredible Stat.

[eirebilly]

I really hope that wasnt Wales' last chance there

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