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RECAP: Rugby World Cup 2021 Quarter Finals 1 & 2

Published: 28 October 2022 20:29 PDT
Updated: 29 October 2022 02:13 PDT

WHANGAREI, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 29: New Zealand perform the Haka ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2021 Quarterfinal match between New Zealand and Wales at Northland Events Centre on October 29, 2022 in Whangarei, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

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Has the balance between attack and defence become too lopsided?

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'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

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LouisJ 7 minutes ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

Jorgo winning balls in the air is through pure determination and reading the game. I mean look at his defence as well, he is all over the field, and makes so many try saving tackles and gets involved in the ruck. He is a massive asset for the Wallabies, one of my favourite players in world rugby.

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JW 13 minutes ago

Scott Barrett among notable inclusions in 34-man All Blacks Bledisloe Cup squad

You’d hope so.

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NH 13 minutes ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

Nice one Nick. The most pleasing aspect of the win for me was how the wallabies were able to control the game (for 65 min) and Wilson said as much post-game. Poor game management has been my bugbear all year and poor territory/possession/22 entries were a big factor in their losses to teams like IRE and FRA earlier in the year. Its also something Les flagged in ARG as something they need to work on. By nailing their restarts and exits with quality kicks from loners and donno, and then good chasing from jorgo/suaalii and competing at the lineout meant that the boks had very little ball in the WB half relative to usual from the WBs aspect. This allowed the WBs to get out in front and then maintain it whereas so often they let teams back in and to stay in touch on the scoreboard by making errors on the exit. This may not be as exciting as breaking down their blindside attack, but denying the boks entries and ability to build pressure was just as important imo as was being able to break their D down with clever attack. So, thank you for breaking down how the WBs were able to nullify the usual bok weapons that allow them to piggyback up the field.

Suaalii, williams, and jorgo all made several critical turnovers/regathers that allowed the WBs to piggyback down the field. Very good to see!

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PMcD 14 minutes ago

Scott Barrett among notable inclusions in 34-man All Blacks Bledisloe Cup squad

I think the one problem Rennie has is that he has more playing options than games available to test them all . . . . and injuries aren’t being his friend at this stage either.

It feels like front row bench, back row and back 3 are the 3 areas that are still work in progress.

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JM 30 minutes ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

This might just be rugby between world cup cycles. Eventually when it comes to world cup time and knockout rugby, the scores eventually get tight, regardless of how explosive the backline is. If the forwards don’t lay a platform, an explosive backline is of no utility.

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BH 31 minutes ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

Yeah fair dinkum mate. I won’t be surprised if that happens this year! Both teams are on the improve and finally things are looking better for us Anzac teams. I really want us both to beat everyone else.

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Tah Man Too 37 minutes ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

Agree, except for Nasser. Still can't figure out how he gets into the squad. Fainga and Dolly are both better.

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Tah Man Too 42 minutes ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

Surely you could lend it to us once every 20 years or so!

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BH 57 minutes ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

I’d love to see Australia playing like this more consistently and beating the likes of England, France and Ireland on a regular basis.

World rugby as a sport needs a strong Australian team, except for when it comes to the Bledisloe…that needs to stay in NZ.

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PMcD 1 hour ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

I think we need to give more credit to the WB’s than we are - it’s almost a tale of Rassie’s B’s didn’t deliver and they went through the gears but the tackling and breakdown work was better from the WB’s than most teams and allowed them to maintain parity for big parts of that game.

I do feel the SB’s have become a bit more predictable this season, which teams are well prepared for. A little more attacking variation would also help mix things up a little.

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B 1 hour ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

Talking like Ireland have’nt won their last tour of NZ…

And a first ever win over the Māori in the mid-week between tests

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PMcD 1 hour ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

I thought Bongi would make that squad as 3rd choice - with all his experience he can just slot in as injury cover with little fuss. Thats got massive value during a tournament that I am sure he will go after.

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PMcD 1 hour ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

That Boks defence looked pretty good in Games 2-4 vs ABs. I think there is a tendency for all teams to score more tries in games at the moment, which is why I am surprised rassie hasn’t let rip with Tonyball a bit more.

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PMcD 1 hour ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

Injuries have been a far bigger issue this year than I can remember G, not sure if that’s just too many games, or the age thing catching up with the squad . . . . But such huge rotations are never great.

I am used to JvG rotating starters and bench (which isn’t too terrible in games) but Rassie has pretty much been rotating the entire team and I am not sure of anyone that does that well.

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Rugby3 1 hour ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

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JM 1 hour ago

'In Shaun we trust': Could Edwards be part of an England masterplan?

Do England really have the spirit to give Edwards the chance? They shunned him before , swallow their pride and make the country proud. Come on RFC

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Jon 1 hour ago

Morgan and Lake lead the charge across the Severn Bridge as Welsh influence grows

I went back in time!

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Rugby3 1 hour ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

They all come round eventually. Even the scottish bullmeister - ha. 😀

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Ed the Duck 1 hour ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

Have a think for a minute…on exactly how you reckon Ireland would have fared after a four test tour hosting the ABs, travelling halfway around the world twice and then rocking up in Aus straight after to play a rejuvenated side with their tails up and waiting for them?

They’d have had to empty the AIL just to field a team!

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PMcD 1 hour ago

'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'

It seems to be the replacement LHP position behind Ox is what is causing the issues, although for the life of me I don’t know whey they changed it after it worked so well last Austumn.

I think Steenekamp is quite tall and can occasionally struggle, which is why I still think Rassie may throw a curve ball and play Ox, Marx, Louw (as he has done this year) to start but may try TdT, (Grobelaar or Wessels) & Sadie to reinforce the bomb squad and rebuild the destruction from the bench.

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