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.

[MrFahrenheit]

Warburton is carrying Faletau and Danny Laydiate at the mo. We need to make some changes early 2nd half.

[eirebilly]

Matfield gone for SA, thats a huge blow. He is a brilliant player and leader.
That could be a little boost for Wales

[PJHolybloke]

Come on Wales!

[Mad for Chelsea]

real chance for Wales here, line-out five meters out

[Guest]

right, lineout in the oppo's 22, are we going to stay true to Welsh form and lose it?

[Ozzy3213]

This is Wales moment, they MUST score here.

[Cari]

Come on Wales...heeeeeave!

[PJHolybloke]

Clearly pulling the maul down?

[Guest]

holy cow we won it. Ball too slow though. far too slow.

[scoi]

Piestlands kicking has been clever, making the team turn and play the ball giving possession back, not as creative as Hook but doing a good job. Getting Doc doing what he does best as well. Good selection from Gatland

[B91212]

he's still developing as a player English, a lot of our Welsh lads are. As bad as it sounds, these mistakes are to be expected I guess.

Yeah. Due to injuries it's him or Powell and I know which one I would rather have in the starting 15

[eirebilly]

Clever pull down of the maul by SA

[Cari]

Gotta go wide as Jiffy would say...

[Guest]

take the points Wales. Plenty of time in this match.

[Cymroglan]

How important will that error regarding the 3 points be in the end.

[EnglishReign]

Fair enough dreamer, it's just the others are battering through the Saffers with ease.

[Cari]

Now if that other kick was allowed...

9 - 10.

[Guest]

10-9, c'mon bechgyn, believe.

[Gatts]

The hywel is there.....

[screamingaddabs]

It's rare I say this, but C'mon Wales!

[Mad for Chelsea]

Wales within one point!

[Shifty]

Du Preez is really helping Wales, he is annoying Barnes.

[Guest]

Foxy, brilliant!

[MrFahrenheit]

Never going to punch holes between Spies, Burger & Brussow. Maybe we're trying to 'win ugly'.

[Cari]

Party like it's 1999!

[eirebilly]

This will be concerning SA right now

[MrFahrenheit]

WARBS!!!!!

[Cari]

Never going to punch holes between Spies, Burger & Brussow. Maybe we're trying to 'win ugly'.

Fine with me!

[Guest]

ooooh Danny, daro, he dropped it after a good burst through/. Pants.


Warburton - you're amazing!

Hope he's okay though, late hit into the ruck.

[Gatts]

WA R BU R TO N!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cari]

Oh god no, don't tell me Bread of Seven is injured!!

[HammerofThunor]

When did they changed the laws so that "on your feet" doesn't require you to support your weight on your legs?

[Cari]

COME ON!!!

[MrFahrenheit]

Powell on for Lydiate - please.

[Guest]

Jamie!!!!!


Wew have to get points from here.

[Gatts]

I see a golf cart in the corner...must be getting powelly ready to come on

[PJHolybloke]

My sports guru pick of Wales by 4 is starting to look less like a wild gamble and more like an astute and insightful piece of punditry...

Come on WALES!!!!

[Guest]

TOBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cymroglan]

Yes

[D24tress]

This is how you want to see a team play come on wales a bit of pride back in the six nations

[Shifty]

Froby!

[Cari]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!

[EnglishReign]

I spoke too soon! Come on Wales!! Brilliant stuff!

[Otagolad]

AB's v Wales semi - here we go

[Guest]

Brilliant!!!!!!!

[mckay1402]

all those dropped passes forgiven

[Guest]

That HAS to be a try, his first ever for Wales as well, what a time to get it (please say he got it!!)




WOOOOOOOO! Holy cow I can't believe this!!

[rugbywhales]

Jamie Roberts - UNBELIEVABLE

[lostinwales]

That hit on Warburton by the SA no.18 was not good at all. Flying headbutt

[GunsGerms]

Come on Wales well deserved. Much the better team so far.

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