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How South Africa's players rated versus Canada
South Africa made a big statement with their 66-7 win over Canada. Rassie Erasmus’ side were ruthless as they ran 10 tries past the 14-man Canucks and the win means the Boks booked their spot in the quarter-finals. Here’s how they rated:
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15. Damian Willemse – 8/10
Was constantly looking for work. He made a couple of good runs and managed to beat a few defenders in the process. Also scored his first Test try in a Springboks jersey. Certainly a good replacement for Wille Le Roux.
14. Warrick Gelant – 6
Neatly collected Elton Jantjies’ cross-kick which prompted Cobus Reinach’s try. The utility back also got his name on the scoresheet by battling past a couple of defenders before he touched down.
13. Damian de Allende – 7
Took his try well and looked comfortable at outside centre. He made a couple of good breaks and got the team over the advantage line. He also scored the Springboks’ first try.
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12. Frans Steyn – 8
Safe in the midfield. He was busy throughout the match and scored an intercept try. His experience really boosted the backline.
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11. Sibusiso Nkosi – 7
Great under the high ball and looked dangerous with the ball in the hand. He showed great skills during an offload and scored a try. Certainly made his case for the No11 jersey.
10. Elton Jantjies – 8
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Great support play. The flyhalf missed two kick at the posts but made up for it in other areas. His kicks out of the hand were impressive and he got the team in the right areas. Overall a solid game.
9. Cobus Reinach – 9
He scored the fastest hat-trick in World Cup history. Dictated proceedings and his box-kicks were executed very well. Was one of his best performances in a Springboks jersey.
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8. Francois Louw – 7
Safe pair of hands and one the best loose forwards on the park. He made a handful of tackles and only missed one.
7. Kwagga Smith – 6
The flanker was very quiet and butchered a try with a knock-on. Tried to be more effective in the second half but struggled with the greasy ball.
6. Sisi Kolisi (capt) – 6
Similar to Smith, he was anonymous and failed to assert himself throughout the game. Made a couple of runs but nothing extraordinary.
5. Franco Mostert – 7
Made a couple of lineout steals but conceded two unforced penalties in the second half. Nonetheless, the lock has been very good throughout the tournament and continues to impress with each game.
4. Rudolph Snyman – 9
One of the best players on the park. The lock was in fine form, making a couple of good breaks and throwing a few offloads. Despite falling short of the try line, the tall figure set up a couple of tries.
3. Vincent Koch – 6
Made some good tackles and was solid in the scrums before being replaced after just 50 minutes.
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2. Schalk Brits – 7
Had a niggle or two but managed to hold his own in the scrums. The hooker also scored his second World Cup try – becoming the second-oldest try scorer in World Cup history.
1. Thomas du Toit – 6
Scrummaged well and was very mobile with a couple of strong carries. Was certainly an extra advantage on the pitch.
Replacements:
16. Malcolm Marx (for Brits, 57 mins) – 6
Ran an excellent line and also directed one rolling maul very well.
17. Steven Kitshoff (for du Toit, 53) – 6
Made a couple of good carries while on the field.
"It's been amazing. The people of Japan have really came out, every single town we've been to has been amazing…"
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18. Frans Malherbe (for Koch, 53) – 6
Was very effective and scored a try thanks to a powerful carry.
21. Herschel Jantjies (for Reinach, 50) – 6
Kept up the fast pace with quick ball from the base. Despite not scoring he generally carried on where Reinach left off.
22. Handre Pollard (for de Allende, 62) – 6
Ran a few good lines.
19. Eben Etzebeth, 20. Pieter-Steph du Toit, 23. Willie le Roux – Not Used
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SBW is fast becoming a laughing stock, his misplaced comments & lack of insight Is actually pretty sad.
4 Go to commentsJust well you guys are couch 🛋 potatoes selector's, picking a team of greenhorns to play England! “What are you people smoking?” The halfbacks will be Christie, Fakatava, Perenara Props; Newell, Bower, Lomax, Tunga'fasi, Hookers; Asosa Amua when fit, Taylor, Samisoni,
11 Go to commentsQuite frankly, all this is a bit pathetic. The first time Wales get the Wooden Spoon in 21 years and everyone is on the bandwagon for a ‘play-off’ game. Wales have no obligation to Georgia and no obligation to the rest of the Six Nations to play such a game. If they want Georgia in so badly then they need to include South Africa into a Northern Hemisphere competition with 2 leagues of 4 teams with the top 2 competing for the Championship. Sadly, this will end Triple Crowns and Grand Slams forever. Is this really what you want?
4 Go to commentsI think Finau to start Blackadder to come on. Poss Prokter instead of Ioane, haven't seen much from Reiko so far this year.
11 Go to commentsJoe will have had a good chat with Dave Rennie, a smart move to begin with while it’s doubtful Fast Eddie will be consulted? Plenty of Aus players hitting top form so they should go OK.
3 Go to commentsMmm. Not sure I like this article or see it as necessary.
4 Go to commentsBlackadder but no Finau! 😀 It’s Razor so you are probably right, plus Taylor at 2…
11 Go to commentsThe strongest possible AB side would actually include Aaron Smith, Bodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Shannon Frizzel.. don’t get me started on the rest of the injury hit brigade that got flung on the heap so left. Many a whole not getting filled as of yet.
11 Go to commentsI don’t think anyone knows what Schmidt will do, one thing is certain it ain’t gonna be all the picks we on the keyboard will think. My impression of him is that he will be looking at who can step up and what is the best combination. He will ignore individuals as he looks for guys who can build a powerful team and not just guys who can make a flashy run or ignore the winger as they want to score themselves.
3 Go to commentsSome dumb selections there. Not Porecki Not Donaldson Not Gordon Not Lonegran - both Not Nic White - Fines instead Not Liam Wright Not Paisami Definitely not Vunivalu Other than that not bad.
3 Go to commentsI've never been convinced that Patty T is a test match all black. Otherwise I probably agree it's the best side available to beat the poms. Caveat that Codie Taylor is yet to be seen and could very likely warrant selection by June. I hope that Razor brings the young loosies, half backs and locks into the training squad and develops/ selects the best
11 Go to commentsYou doing the same thing I disliked about the example of Samisoni Taukei'aho, Nick. He’s great the way he is, you’re trying to do what modern-day coaches frustrate me doing, turning everyone into the perfect athlete. Next thing you’ll be telling me you’ll bench him until he’s hit that arbitrary marker, and can’t overtake the current guy who’s doing all his workons. He’s a young Kieran Read, through and through, plays wide and has threat, mainly (and evident in your clips) through his two hand carry and speed. Just let him work on that, or whatever he wants, and determine his own future. Play God and you risk the players going sideways, like Read did, instead of being a Toutai Kefu. I mean I was in the same camp for a while, wanting our tight five to have the size, and carry ability, as the teams they were getting beat by. Now I’m starting to believe those teams just have better skilled and practiced individuals, bigger by upwards of 5kg sometimes, sure, but more influentially they have those intrinsic skills of trust and awareness. Basically our guys just didn’t know wtf they were doing. Don’t think I’m trying to prove a point here but hasn’t Caleb Clarke been in much better form this year, or does he just ‘look’ better now that he’s not always trying to use his size?
44 Go to commentsThe pack lacks a little in height for the line out and I wouldn’t be completely convinced by some of the combinations till we see it in action.
11 Go to commentsThe side is good but lacks experience. International playing bona fides udually trumps super rugby form for good reason. And incumbents are usually stuck with. Codie Taylor should start or come off the bench. B Barrett will start at fullback. Blackadder has not earned the position, Finau has. TJs experience and competitiveness earns him a starting role, Christie or Ratima off the bench
11 Go to commentsPretty good side. Scott Barrett should be the captain. Ethan Blackadder a great choice at blindside. He is going to go from strength to strength having made a couple of starts for the Crusaders. Scott Robertson rates him highly. Perenara could start a no 9.
11 Go to commentsI question and with respect. Was enough done over the last few years to bring through new blood knowing the Whitelocks and co couldn’t last forever. There should have been more done to future proof the team. New squad new coach, he and they weren’t set up well. IMO
6 Go to commentsJacobsen will definitely be in the 23
11 Go to commentsLots of discussion points, Ben, but two glaring follies IMO: 1. Blackadder at 6. Has done nothing so far this season to justify his selection. Did you see him going backwards in contact at the weekend? Simply has not got the physical presence at 6: we need a Scott Barrett or a Finau (or wildcard Ah Kuoi), beasts who are big enough to play lock, like Frizzell. If Barret played at 6, Paddy could be joined at lock by Vai’i or one of the young giants we need to promote, like Darry or Lord (if he ever gets on the field). Blackadder best left to join the queue for 7. 2. Not even a mention for Christie? Ratima gets caught at crucial times at the back of the ruck when he hesitates on the pass. The only way he starts would be if Christie and TJ are injured.
11 Go to commentsWhat a dagg in more ways than one
6 Go to commentsRegroup come back next year but sack some of the coaching team and don't be like the ABs last minute sacking. If Crusaders don't do well ABs don't do well.
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