All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe

Post by **cashead** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:17 pm

Teams have been named, and yep. Pretty good looking teams. Boks appear to have experimented with Moodie at centre, while Willemse moves to fullback, his more natural position. Neither he, nor Libbok can kick for shit, so expect to see Faf doing the goal kicking.

All Blacks
1. Ethan de Groot
2. Dane Coles
3. Tyrel Lomax
4. Sam Whitelock
5. Scott Barrett
6. Luke Jacobson
7. Sam Cane (C)
8. Ardie Savea
9. Aaron Smith
10. Richie Mo'unga
11. Mark Telea
12. Jordie Barrett
13. Rieko Ioane
14. Will Jordan
15. Beauden Barrett

16. Samisoni Taukei'aho
17. Tamaiti Williams
18. Fletcher Newell
19. Tupou Vaa'i
20. Josh Lord
21. Dalton Papali'i
22. Cam Roigard
23. Anton Lienert-Brown

Springboks
1. Steven Kitshoff
2. Malcolm Marx
3. Frans Malherbe
4. Eben Etzebeth
5. Franco Mostert
6. Siya Kolisi (C)
7. Pieter-Steph du Toit
8. Duane Vermeulen
9. Faf de Klerk
10. Manie Libbok
11. Makazole Mapimpi
12. Andre Esterhuizen
13. Canan Moodie
14. Kurt-Lee Arendse
15. Damian Willemse

16. Bongi Mbonambi
17. Ox Nche
18. Trevor Nyakane
19. Jean Kleyn
20. RG Snyman
21. Marco van Staden
22. Cobus Reinach
23. Willie Le Roux
24. Kwagga Smith

J Dory · Post by **J Dory** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:30 pm

Can't remember the last time I saw a 6 2 split on the bench for the ABs. Does Roigard cover any other position than 9?

Post by **morepork** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:55 pm

Sam's Cane and ALB...not so sure.

canta_brian · Post by **canta_brian** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:41 am

Is there really anything to gain for the ABs in playing this?

Edit: apart from cash

Post by **morepork** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:12 pm

Dunno, but Dan Carter has a new cologne out and has done a book. He is such a cosplay metrosexual.

J Dory · Post by **J Dory** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:52 pm

I'm just happy to be able to watch the game in the middle of the afternoon, specially as I have the day off. Might even go for a mid avo bevy.

Post by **cashead** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:11 pm

Willie le Roux has been ruled out, Kwagga Smith replaces him on the bench. You, uh, you think you got enough forward cover there, Springboks?

Post by **morepork** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:24 pm

I'd love an arvo drink poo. Can't but.

Post by **morepork** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:50 pm

First injury...Lomax down.

Post by **morepork** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:53 pm

ABs down to 13....2 in the bin

canta_brian · Post by **canta_brian** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:55 pm

Nothing to look at in the bunker system I hope

Post by **morepork** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:57 pm

Nah. Just fucking around on the ground. And offside. About a penalty a minute at the moment.

pompey-zebra · Post by **pompey-zebra** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:03 pm

Christ, this is a joyless game.

Post by **morepork** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:03 pm

They get one. Boss have our number in the scrum.

Post by **morepork** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:20 pm

Fuck me, how many intercepts is that?

Post by **morepork** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:24 pm

Scotty Barrett you utter fucking muppet.

Post by **cashead** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:24 pm

Scott Barrett, you goddamned IDIOT.

Lizard · Post by **Lizard** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:25 pm

canta_brian wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:41 am Is there really anything to gain for the ABs in playing this?

Edit: apart from cash

No. This was a dumb idea and now it’s a disaster.

Post by **morepork** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:30 pm

Oh you cruel, cruel bitch.

canta_brian · Post by **canta_brian** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:33 pm

Ban to follow?

Cripes

Post by **morepork** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:36 pm

How dumb is he? In this current climate, during a warm up non-competition match, charge in off your feet leading with a shoulder. Good option champ.

canta_brian · Post by **canta_brian** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:38 pm

morepork wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:36 pm How dumb is he? In this current climate, during a warm up non-competition match, charge in off your feet leading with a shoulder. Good option champ.

Oh. Ffs, and I’ve spent the last week or so suggesting English players are too dense to be able to control themselves in a warm up on the English board.

J Dory · Post by **J Dory** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:40 pm

Can still see the abs winning this one but yeah, at what cost?

Ref playing a big role in this game, tmo too, dunno.

This game is taking the shine off my avo beer

Post by **cashead** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:46 pm

canta_brian wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:33 pm Ban to follow?

Cripes

Probably.

Buggaluggs · Post by **Buggaluggs** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:50 pm

Yes. Yes. Destroy each other. This plan is working perfectly.

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