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Post Match Discussion Springboks-Australia

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u/Significant_Bird4678 Flair Up! 4d ago

Anyone else feel a bit like our set pieces (lineouts), maul (we got mauled by the Aussies for a try which was embarrassing?), and our discipline (pen count) and handling errors put us under so much pressure than their actual play? It’s like the core elements of our game are suddenly lacking? Feels very unspringbok, but we are still winning which is also very springbok and chows the character of this group. Think we aren’t at our potential, and very thin on the ground with our injuries in the pack, but will come right, and think that will be Eden park. Backline is rock solid, and Handre bloody Pollard is just a fucking hero! Can rely on the dude all day.

Guys like Fassi and Moodie absolutely need this experience. Good to see what they’re made of under pressure. Next season will serve them very well. Also good to see our front row and locks getting some action. We will be proper focused for NZ. Just our defence that needs much more work….

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u/Careless-Cat3327 Flair Up! 4d ago

I agree with almost everything you've said but Eden park is a fortress for a reason.

If I had to put money, it's on NZ to get than win 

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u/Significant_Bird4678 Flair Up! 3d ago

Yeah, might be a little optimistic, particularly with our defense being a bit wonky at the edges. But just have a “feeling”

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u/Careless-Cat3327 Flair Up! 3d ago

After seeing the highlights from the Argentina game - NZ scored 3 tries from the lineout - 2 from driving mauls  They're winning the breakdown contest. Their scrums are strong again.

I think of those 3 battles we are most likely to win the scrum (or neutralise like today) but our lineouts, mauls & breakdown work is a massive weak point. Italy & Argentina have both scored from lineout mauls.

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u/Significant_Bird4678 Flair Up! 3d ago

The thought of us getting hammered at the breakdown with quick turnovers and NZ running counter attacks is genuinely the stuff of nightmares…