Incredible Rugby Match at Ellis Park

Extugger
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edited June 2018 in Sports #1

Congratulations must go to the Springboks today for their incredible performance against England.

Not only was it a magnificent advert for the game but history was made as the side was captained by its first black captain  - a monumental day in South Africa's sporting history 

Final score 42-39 

Just brilliant 😀

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  • hitchglitch
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    edited June 2018 #2

    Shambolic defence by the Boks in the first 20 mins and shambolic defence by England for most of the rest of the match. Much to learn for both teams but entertaining none the less. Durban will be interesting.

  • mickysf
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    edited June 2018 #3

    Good game but let's not loose sight of what test matches have become these days! Just 'training ground' matches for those of more importance to come in the likes of the Six Nations and World Cup! The 'game' has changed from those halcyon amateur days of yore!

  • Extugger
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    edited June 2018 #4

    So true, but wasn't it nice to see so many tries scored in 80 minutes?!

    OK, defence wins games, but I think the game has become somewhat stale and uninteresting with the lack of tries......and don't even start me on the current scrummage debacle!

  • mickysf
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    edited June 2018 #5

    Our fabulous game has always been likened to chess on grass. Thing is that a coach finds that formula for success and then another creative coach finds a way of 'beating' that 'system'! To be honest that's what I find fascinating! Sometimes it's down to a magical individual whose incredible skill and aptitude makes that difference. I love it!

    Rugby- the best game on't turf!wink

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