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.

[Ozzy3213]

I feel sorry for every non Welsh person on this forum, the Welsh fans will be unbearable if we win this...

Alyn

if Wales hold on to win this, then fair play to you, the board is yours until the next match and the rst of us can just suck it up man.

[eirebilly]

I have no more words for Warburton. Simply immense.

[Taylorman]

Wales making all the play now. They must hold their composure.

[lostinwales]

Just went back and looked again and I think it was forward - however I also think that the no.18 should have got at least 10 mins for the hit on Warburton so its all swings and roundabouts.

Cant claim that Wales dont deserve to be ahead

[screamingaddabs]

Wales have to score again. They can't be comfortable with a 6 point lead, the Boks could come back from that.

[Cari]

Just had to pop out, have I missed anything?

eh....

[mckay1402]

it's weird. since I've turned onto s4c Wales have gone into the lead and started looking like they might dismantle SA. Keep it up boys. Never thought i'd say it but Bennett needs to stay on the whole game

[Guest]

I know Cari, I can scarce believe it.

Bennett is down can't believe I'm saying this but.....please don't let him be injured! hopefully tis just cramp

[TheGreyGhost]

It's time to remain calm everyone.

Stay in doors, remember your training and the reason such elaborate rwc preparations were made.

If anyone is in doubt check biltongs thread.

Welsh lads, keep easy on the urine until the upset is confirmed. A disappointed drunk is worse than a sober let down.

Biltong, put the dog and any throwables out of arms reach, and warn the wife not to mention rugby or scores or holidays to Wales for a week.

[eirebilly]

Wales are so entertaining to watch when the are full of confidence.
I still expect SA to hit back but Wales are dominating

[mckay1402]

and habana still hasn't scored agaisnt wales

[Guest]

Here come SA

[Cari]

oh sugar! chargedown! Get him!

Habana off.

[GunsGerms]

Picking priestland was a pretty good call you'd have to say.

[kiakahaaotearoa]

Wales look tired in that last attack. They´re retaining possession but they still have to take the game to SA. They need the killer blow. Get field territory and apply pressure on defence.

[Glas a du]

Just had non rugby visitors. Had to make them a cup of tea.

[disneychilly]

The Welsh forwards look tired though. Gatland needs to get some subs on to maintain the momentum.

Wales need another score I feel. SA too dangerous to keep out-need to get the margin beyond 7. Can see a Bok intercept.

[Cari]

Don't let them through lads FFS!!!

[nathan]

sa are better at the breakdown at the moment.

[scoi]

Key time of the match coming up

[Shifty]

Crap South Africa are waking up now

[Cari]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[Ozzy3213]

Boks fighting back now, the likes of Alberts and Bismarck off the bench will keep them going forward.

This is going to be a battle of a last 16 minutes.

[Glas a du]

I can see what GG means about Barnes.

[MrFahrenheit]

If we can hold them out here we have a chance! Can't believe what I'm watching.

[scoi]

Powell and Davies on to give some energy in tackle and breakdown

[PJHolybloke]

Shane's getting stuck in!!!

Loving this game.

Waaaaayels Waaaaayels!

[Guest]

going for the catch and drive now SA.

Squaky bum time Wales, defend your hearts out.

[Cari]

Uh-oh they're going for the try as well....I thought they would take points.

[Cari]

Argh Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!

[B91212]

Bugger

[Otagolad]

Damn

[Mad for Chelsea]

blast!

[Guest]

Too Flip easy that, far too easy, how was there such a gap?!

[screamingaddabs]

see my previous post....

[Ozzy3213]

It was coming, going to be 16-17 now.

Wales need to find something again.

[Shifty]

Typical Wales

[rugbywhales]

Ref was blocking

[scoi]

Hougaard's looks dangerous since coming on. Nice substitution from PDV. Welsh need to keep heads up now and get straight back at them.

[eirebilly]

Poo bottom mud

[PJHolybloke]

Forwards entering the maul in front of the ball carrier and a possible knock on missed there I think.

Come on Wales - back at 'em.

[Cari]

OK, Wales need to quickly regain composure....they're only one point down.

[GunsGerms]

Come on Wales keep the heads up.

[WillyGilly]

Cracking match this.

[nathan]

I can see what GG means about Barnes.

Still nowhere near as bad as lawrance from yesterdays game.

[Guest]

rugbywhales
Stop Swearing

[Mad for Chelsea]

it's only a point though, come on Wales!

[flyhalffactory]

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You have got to get this idiot off the board mods

[Cowshot]

Wales seemed to lose direction after a couple of good thrusts. Coughed up the ball a couple of times and maybe the game. Come on Shane! Time for some wizardry!

[Cari]

COME ON WALES get in!!!

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