Rugby players - not gods...
The Springboks, although better than last week, were, once again, outplayed by the All Blacks.
The All Blacks offered more on attack, and their defence was better than their South African counter-parts, who at times slipped the simplest of tackles, allowing the All Blacks to cross the advantage line almost at will.
That being said, sadly, match referee, Alain Rolland played a large role in the outcome of the game.
In the most one sided refereeing display I have ever seen, he allowed the All Blacks to play offsides at every breakdown, often letting them get away with clearing rucks from the side, or blatantly going to ground, sealing off the ball.
What was allowed for the All Blacks, was not however, allowed for the Springboks, creating a great lack of consistency, which in the end, overshadowed the actual rugby being played.
Rolland further displayed the pattern of referees being intimidated by All Black captain, Richie McCaw, treating him with an “untouchable” status when after warning the skipper twice for infringing in the red zone, claiming that another infringement would cost him 10 minutes, he then gave McCaw another “official” warning, and allowed him to remain on the park.
Oh, and the All Blacks won the match 31 – 17. See, it isn’t much fun when the bullshit overpowers the actual rugby…
My two cents worth:
- Dick Muir still needs to be fired. He offers absolutely nothing to the coaching staff.
- This idiotic mentality of playing Jean De Villiers on the wing, allowing the All Blacks to stroll through the midfield channel, and keeping one of the most exciting players in the game, on the bench, just doesn’t make sense. Jean is a #12, and a bloody good, tried and tested one at that. The partnership between him and Jaque Fourie is the most experienced midfield combination in Springbok history. Why destroy that?
- Referees need to realise that Richie McCaw is not some kind of rugby god! The same laws NEED TO apply across the board, or face destroying the game and isolating the fans.
- The time of South African rugby personalities to stand by and remain PC has come to an end. When our, usually unbiased, commentators start laughing at the referees baffling decisions, it’s clearly a sign that something is wrong.
- I’ve been saying it for months now, referees need to be held accountable for their performances, and if need be, be stood down.
- Being stood down does not mean that you should be an assistant referee in the next game. It means you have zero involvement until you’ve sorted your shit out.
- The Spingbok defence is dismal at the moment. The Stormers had the best defence in the 2010 Super 14, why not call for some help?
- Ricky Januarie is just no longer up to this standard. His service is slow, and he is overweight. Simple!
- Zane Kirchner is still not the answer at #15. Anyone who can miss a tackle as simple as he did, to allow Israel Dagg through for the try, is not fit to wear the #15 jumper. PDV needs to grow up and give the jersey back to Frans Steyn.
- Pierre Spies needs to look into his defence!
- Wynand Olivier just doesn’t deliver in the green and gold.
- Mils Muliaina is in superb form, reminding us why he is the best.
- Are the All Blacks peeking too early again?
All Blacks VS Springboks 2010 Tri Nations: Game 2 – 17 July 2010 [WRNRugbyNews]
Scorecard:
All Blacks:
- Tries: Ma’a Nonu 7m, Mils Muliaina 12m, Rene Ranger 46m, Israel Dagg 65m
- Conversions: 1/4 (25%) Daniel Carter 1/4 (25%)
- Penalties: 3/5 (60%) Piri Weepu 1/1 (100%), Daniel Carter 2/4 (50%)
Springboks:
- Tries: Danie Rossouw 36m, Schalk Burger 75m
- Conversions: 2/2 (100%) Morne Steyn 2/2 (100%)
- Penalties: 1/1 (100%) Morne Steyn 1/1 (100%)
Jaso that fake tackle by Kirchner was sad.
Steyn is not going to play until he gets put in ClassA pay category
Ruan must start, hell even the mulleted rooky can start.
Rolland….you are a doos(and I hate blaming refs)
Spies is my favourite player, but Kankowski deserves an opportunity if Spies is gonna be rubbish.
Aplon creates something everytime he touches the ball.
Wynard is to slow (with feet and brain for international level)
Give Steyn Kirchners pay aswell.
Barracka needs to go.
Bekker needs to start, so he can actually perform to his potential.
Bismark needs to be there as No1 Hooker. Make Smit coach.
Even the NZ press were rubbishing Rolland, stating that he ruined what could have been a great contest.
I dont get much Bok news here.
Where are the likes of Broussouw, Beast, Bismark, Steyn, Pietersen, Juan Smith etc
Did Van Der Heever and DeJong get a look in?
Howsit Mike
Brussouw is out till about September with a knee injury, Bismarck had an op on his neck, Steyn is everywhere and nowhere depending on who you ask but you won’t readily get a correct answer on that one ,JP Pieterson played his first game for the Sharks on Saturday(looked good) and Juan Smith is on compassionate leave until The Bokke return from tour (his pops died of Rift Valley fever – he is turning out for the Cheetahs though)
Oh and Bekker is also out with a recurring back injury
@Clayton, I hope you don’t think I owe you anything for that update. haha. Shot mate.
@Mike, De Jong is in the match day 22 this weekend. vd Heever didn’t get a look in. Apparently Frans Steyn and PDV are being bitchy towards one another, but no one is really telling the whole truth there.
No worries mate, a little courtesy goes along way.
Thanks Clayton. All im hearing at the moment is how the All Blacks are invincible and are sure to win the RWC. When will they learn. Go the boks
How about my two cents worth…
Flekkie for backline coach!!! Look at what he did for the Stormers.
PDV. Jou ma se p—!!! WTF were you thinking?
Best right wing in SA coming off the bench… What kind met djou my blah?
Best inside center is South Africa playing wing… Is djy dan kens my klont?
Ricky the FAT and SLOW once in a while LUCKY BREAKER as starting scrum-half. Djytie gedinkie ne my gazzie? Darem drie of vier beter scrumhalves in die land – Ruan Pienaar eerste op daai lysie ne?
Habana… Time to man up buddy – Phone Flekkie.
Spies… Make a tackle sometime chum – Phone Butch.
Front row… A scrumming coach is needed – Phone OS.
PDV – Time for you to:
Stick your AA players/favourites in the bin and put players on the park that can bring CONSISTENT TOP PERFORMANCE to the team… Who have been bringing CONSISTENT TOP PERFORMANCE to their Super 14 teams all season.
AND…
of course… RUK REG man!!!
PLAN B:
New coach – Too late for us to get Robbie Deans (Best coach in the world).
New backline coach – Dick Muir has been useless. Our defense has gone downhill. Robbie Fleck would make a good backline coach.
How do they get out of thier contracts… SARU buys them out…
John Smith – Too slow. Retread him as a tight head prop to keep his experience on the park for three more years. Train an understudy captain in the meantime.
Matfield – Getting old boet. Time to retire.
Chillie – WTF? We have at least three better hookers sitting in SA waiting for a gap.
Spies – Get some tackling practice NOW.
Januarie – Thanks for your time – now go.
Wynand – Jean should be playing there. Don’t get too comfortable.
Zane – My china, lets make that tackle next time, ne?
PACK – Hit the F—— RUCK HARD AND CLEAR IT. My under nines know how and what to do there to win turnovers and slow opposition ball down. Why do you have such a problem doing it?
BACKS – Lets have a real tackle sometime. The one where you don’t lie down and let the other player gain another five meters while you drag him down on top of you, putting you out of the next cover tackle. Yes, the OTHER one where you SMASH the d— with the ball backwards, knocking the ball on or away from his support, land on top of him, bounce off and leave him out of the cover support.
This is NOT rocket science – stuff you buggers may have forgotten since you under fifteen days – I hope the reminder helps. It may also help to actually watch the match video and see how pathetic you looked while New Zealand knocked the shit out of you at the ruck and in the tackle. (I will grant that the ref may have helped them do this – the point is YOU were going in like PANSIES)
I’m sure you will try harder against ArseTraileeer, but I’m not holding my breath – our coaching brainstrust just seems to be no match for anyone at the moment. We were OUT-THOUGHT by New Zealand before the match and it showed on the park.
FREE HINT – The better prepared team usually wins… Not the better team. And New Zealand was better prepared.
well said
I think the ABs were very good the last two weeks. But that’s pretty obvious. McCaw being fit is probably the big difference from last year. I think Matfield and Smit have been outstanding for SA the last 2/3 years but may have played a little too much rugby. They are looking a bit tired. IF they take the summer off or have a good injury break like Muliana then they will be better for it next year. Still supporting the ABs but SA will come back. Getting rid of PDV will be good for world rugby and great for SA rugby!
Why would getting rid of PDV be good for world and Bok rugby any good Shane?Just asking.
I thought the kiwis could whinge but JHFC you South Africans are taking it to new heights. Your guys played like a bunch of worn out morons and you blame the referee, the judiciary, Ritchie McCaw for cheating (he’s only one f….g bloke guys). You really have started to make a complete and utter joke out of yourselves. You’re all starting to sound like your coach. Has he got testicles by the way or are his undies just too tight?
Stay adrift mate. Clearly you dont watch it with both eyes open. I think we are agreed that the Boks are rubbish at the moment. It does make it difficult to take a loss when there are clear differences in the rules being applied to each team. Richie is not cheating he is just being favoured by the officials. as I said before. Stay adrift please