Wonder if Siya will actually play? Is this the "settled squad" that so many have been asking for?

Match thread for our opening WC game, whoop whoop!

Broader questions about the team and environment welcome.

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Lekker to see a packed stadium yesterday, despite the intermittent showers. What a jol!

Looking at the level of rugby the Argies & Aus are playing there are no "easy" games in the Rugby Championship. The 3 games we played during the Lions tour was the PERFECT opportunity to blood new players.

Marx played 78 minutes because Rassie & co simply didn't trust the no 2 on the bench. It's not his fault either that he hasn't been given game time. Bongi and Koch have been woeful all season for the Sharks yet played 2 of the 3 games.

Willie I completely understand letting him get his 100 however he's not going to make the next WC & we need to move forward. Horn deserves a chance given how average DW & Fassi have been.

Playing Bongi, Koch, Chessie, Eben, Siya etc tells us nothing new especially Vs Georgia and Italy. Winning 57-0 is a massive missed opportunity. Play the new blood & don't rout the Italians.

The only reason we are seeing a change in the loosies is because of 2 injuries and Weise losing his temper.

At some point the penny has to drop & Rassie needs to trust the new blood.

Vinnie should be starting Vs NZ at the very least.

• De Bruin and Booi praise SA’s strong start at RWC

• Pollard praises Bok teammates for CT rebound

• Impressive Bok Women off to a RWC flyer in England

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^{24 Aug 2025}

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxFMhFyh9KeSH1bf59gL2nG8aipeZ0hpvj?si=Zc_RiawHxbiVPbzY

Who's beating this team?

1. O. Du Randt
2. M. Marx
3. F. Malherbe
4. E. Etzebeth
5. V. Matfield
6. S. Burger
7. P.S. Du Toit
8. D. Vermeulen
9. F. Du Preez
10. H. Pollard
11. B. Habana
12. J. De Villiers
13. J. Fourie
14. C. Kolbe
15. P. Montgomery

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• Win restores momentum but NZ task unchanged

• Boks bounce back against Aussies in Cape Town

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^{23 Aug 2025}

Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025

Event: The Rugby Championship 2025 – Round 2

Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg

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The Rugby Championship 2025 roars into Round 2 with a high-stakes clash between the reigning world champions, South Africa, and the resurgent Wallabies. Set in the iconic Emirates Airline Park, this match promises intensity, skill, and national pride.

Whether you're tuning in from South Africa, Australia, or anywhere around the globe, here’s your complete guide to watching the action live and on replay.

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Anybody have suggestions to watch the game today?

Jeez I cannot remember the last time I truly followed a CurrieCup season like this year. This Boland team is truly a breath of fresh air in this tournament for me. So glad the got the boost in finances, coaching and players.