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Rugby World Cup Final 2019 Eng vs S Africa

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here it is let's go

Clive Woodward on ITV commentary we've all been here (well brian o'Driscoll hasn't but let's not mention that )

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Stheno

JoeyDoh wrote: »

Did Frans Steyn get on?

Towards the end

Dog Murphy

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

In fairness, Aki rolled right back and said he liked it without reading it.

Vunipola doubled down. Whether you buy or accept the excuse, it was still worldly different.

And if you believe that's true then you'll believe anything.

Former Former

We will never have the sheer bulk of player nor the depth of squad to do what South Africa can. Their template is utterly useless to us.

Always Tired

Epic choke job, plain and simple. England looked nervy from the very start and played right into SA's style of play. Couldn't handle the pressure.

To beat the All Blacks and then fail to even score a try in the final is just ridiculous. Every other head coach in the final 4 teams is leaving, I don't see how England's can stay on after that showing, it was pathetic.

The Iron Giant

Dog Murphy wrote: »

And if you believe that's true then you'll believe anything.

I don't. As I said in my post, buying or believing it is another thing but at least he didn't go all in on what he said and just keep reiterating himself.

Naggdefy

awec wrote: »

As you say, SA game plan is not unlike Ireland's at all, but they have a pack capable of doing it at the very highest levels and we do not.

Even Ireland at their peak last year would not be able to dominate like SA did today. England were minced.

No we've won the scrum battle but never would we get 5 or so penalties off it.

The genetics are in SA favour. They love playing England too, bit of a history since a certain war 1898-1901.

Cork Boy 53

Naggdefy wrote: »

Also SA never lost a final.

They have not conceded a try in a WC final either.

SharpshooterTom

Always Tired wrote: »

Epic choke job, plain and simple. England looked nervy from the very start and played right into SA's style of play. Couldn't handle the pressure.

To beat the All Blacks and then fail to even score a try in the final is just ridiculous. Every other head coach in the final 4 teams is leaving, I don't see how England's can stay on after that showing, it was pathetic.

Couldn't live with the favourites tag after beating New Zealand. They were perfect against the all blacks, most complete performance you can get and it was only going in one direction after and that was down.

Amazing to think the Boks could have easily lost the semi against Wales, really was a coin toss heading into the last 10 minutes, thankfully the right team got to the final otherwise there wouldn't have been a contest.

awec

Former Former wrote: »

We will never have the sheer bulk of player nor the depth of squad to do what South Africa can. Their template is utterly useless to us.

We've used their template, it worked for us to a point, but as you say we don't have the players to deliver it to the same level as they do.

Naggdefy

Former Former wrote: »

We will never have the sheer bulk of player nor the depth of squad to do what South Africa can. Their template is utterly useless to us.

Well that's been the thing for years, not SA's power, New Zealand's precision, pace and skill. Once in a generation we get a pack that can compete with the best. We were all hoping this time we had, Furlong, Healy, Leavy, a last WC out of SOB 2019, Henderson get consistency.

As you say maybe we'll never have a pack at that SA level. Still England were 920 kgs to their 900. I know weight isn't power, technique.

Naggdefy

We couldn't handle the mantle of top dog after Nov 2018. Heavy is the head that wears the crown and all that.

Underdogs is a great position in sport, life.

SharpshooterTom

England went to number 1 in the world prior to the match didn't they?

Kiss of death for Wales Ireland and England.

CrabRevolution

Naggdefy wrote: »

SA most successful WC team 3/7. NZ 3/9.

That's a serious stat.

That's like saying Greece are the most successful team in the European Championship because they've won 1 in 4 tournaments they've qualified for.

nacho libre

Naggdefy wrote: »

We couldn't handle the mantle of top dog after Nov 2018. Heavy is the head that wears the crown and all that.

Underdogs is a great position in sport, life.

To be honest i think those results were misleading/meaningless as we were beating teams in transition for the World Cup. As, aside from Leavy, we just don't have the players to gain parity in the physical exchanges up front.

The truth is we can't beat the top teams at their best.

We hear different excuses offered each World Cup as to why we fall short, but that is the reality of the situation.

[Deleted User]

Naggdefy wrote: »

SA most successful WC team 3/7. NZ 3/9.

That's a serious stat.

How come they didn't play in two of them?

Just googled, their support of apartheid

PTH2009

Congrats to South Africa

Didnt expect them to win that well and to think we were hoping to play them ha

KWAG2019

awec wrote: »

As you say, SA game plan is not unlike Ireland's at all, but they have a pack capable of doing it at the very highest levels and we do not.

Even Ireland at their peak last year would not be able to dominate like SA did today. England were minced.

Thread. And a few more besides.

joeguevara

Deleted User wrote: »

How come they didn't play in two of them?

Banned from international in 87 and 91 for apartheid

TheCitizen

Utah_Saint wrote: »

I feel disappointed for England...they've clearly been the best team in 2019. SA only decided to play rugby in this final

:pac:

nacho libre

Deleted User wrote: »

How come they didn't play in two of them?

Apartheid

Naggdefy

CrabRevolution wrote: »

That's like saying Greece are the most successful team in the European Championship because they've won 1 in 4 tournaments they've qualified for.

Not even close. Ridiculous comparison. SA would have 'qualified' for the first 2 without Apartheid. Who's to say they would have won at least another out of those 2.

TheCitizen

nacho libre wrote: »

To be honest i think those results were misleading/meaningless as we were beating teams in transition for the World Cup. As, aside from Leavy, we just don't have the players to gain parity in the physical exchanges up front.

The truth is we can't beat the top teams at their best.

We hear different excuses offered each World Cup as to why we fall short, but that is the reality of the situation.

I think that' a bit unfair. Our team peaked in 2018. We don't have the resources to maintain that level for long periods. The timing didn't work in our favour but we were very impressive with that Grand Slam in 2018 and the wins over Australia and New Zealand. We beat south Africa 19 points to 3 in Lansdowne road in November 2017.

MadYaker

Soth Africa were misfiring a bit back in 2017 though, Rassie has whipped them into shape.

CrabRevolution

Naggdefy wrote: »

Not even close. Ridiculous comparison. SA would have 'qualified' for the first 2 without Apartheid. Who's to say they would have won at least another out of those 2.

Being banned for Apartheid is tantamount to not qualifying.

votecounts

Delighted thats Erasmus and Springsbok won, deserved it fully and also to wipe the smirk off Farrells face, priceless:D

P.Walnuts

CrabRevolution wrote: »

Being banned for Apartheid is tantamount to not qualifying.

It really isn't.

The comparison you are trying to make is absurd

Naggdefy

CrabRevolution wrote: »

Being banned for Apartheid is tantamount to not qualifying.

You must be very young or silly trying to pursue such a ridiculous argument here. Good luck with it!

[Deleted User]

Two massive turning points

Sinkler going off showed the weakness in England's front row cover. No scrum, no win. Especially against the Boks

Missing that kick, to bring it to a 3 point game, effectively ended England's challenge.
The Boks were, realistically, the worst team for England in the final. Big bruisers who can play the same game as England. England may have the better backline but when the opposition can effectively kill your "bash 10 metres and immediately release the backs" gameplan, and turn your scrum? No hope.
It all worked out perfectly for the Boks and, while it was not a great tournament, it was a great final.

Highlights of the Tournament were:
Boks are back, obviously
Japan. of course
Uruguay, great showing from them
Russia, parachuted in and had a very admirable showing.

Lowpoints:
Ireland
Cancelled games
Fiji
Canada

joeguevara

Naggdefy wrote: »

You must be very young or silly trying to pursue such a ridiculous argument here. Good luck with it!

The only explanation is that everything must be taken into consideration to qualify. Most important is ability but also the stance the rugby board took. Also maybe if your not in you can't win. But doesn't stack up.

A2LUE42

You can add Scotland to the low points, very poor world cup from them.