He was dropping high balls and not on his best form a few years back. Have to give it to him though, he's made quite the comeback, such a great player!
@@ruanbouwer3746 I know he went through a period of dropping balls at the last RWC. Is that what you mean? I thought he had been injured and couldn't actually lift his arm or move his shoulder or something, which is why his catching was a little off?
@@interestedbystander196 yeah that's what I was referring to. Don't recall anything about an injury but it's definitely possible. Everyone jumped on the bandwagon and criticised him, seemingly forgetting what a quality playmaker he is.
@ruanbouwer3746 There was a documentary about the Springbok campaign towards the 2019 World Cup, called "Chasing the Sun". It is an excellent watch and I recommend it wholeheartedly. In there, I remember about Willie getting a bad hit in an earlier game, and him having some sort of nerve damage (?). They were surprised he was still able to play, and he must be in immense pain. WLR was feeling very down about not being able to perform to his normal standard, and dropping a lot of balls, and told the coach that he understood if he wanted to drop him, but Erasmus said he's playing and he rates him and relies on him. Then Erasmus had a team talk, which had a bit of a WLR love-in, showing recent highlights of SA rugby and showing how WLR was always the guy with the line break or the space-maker, or the key final pass, etc. It looks like this was for the rest of the team, in case any of the guys were feeling they couldn't rely on Willie, but I think it was more for WLR himself to boost his confidence. And then Willie played a blinder in the final. Smart man, that Erasmus. Watch "Chasing the Sun". It is really good.
I've always been a Willie le Roux fan. You WANT this guy in the back. Obviously had his ups and downs, but you know the Boks are secured when they themselves know Willie is at the back.
I beg to differ. Not that I don't like Willie but defence is problematic at times for him. Especially the up and under. But WHY he is important for the Springboks was seen in the Mamimpi try where he ran over Corenbeti and another defender. That try was Madeby the sweeping backline move by Willie. In saying that I I had choice then a.t.m I'd pick Willemse ahead of Willie at fullback.
I beg to differ. Not that I don't like Willie but defence is problematic at times for him. Especially the up and under. But WHY he is important for the Springboks was seen in the Mamimpi try where he ran over Corenbeti and another defender. That try was Madeby the sweeping backline move by Willie. In saying that I I had choice then a.t.m I'd pick Willemse ahead of Willie at fullback.
Best thing about Willie is the way he beats his man BEFORE he gets the ball. That subtle drift and pace change into space is genius. He's been the best-attacking fullback we have had since HO. (and yes, I am a Juba fan and think Brent Russell and Gio Aplon should have played much more)
Unfortunately a video about his errors will be a lot longer than this one. He must have had gangster connectios to keep on popping op in the Springbok jersey while there were 3 or 4 better players in his position.
Bro, Japan is not even close to international level now you want to play Willie at 10 what about Pollard? Bro please think before you comment Willie on fullback is just as good attacking option to come into that first reciever spot! No brainer
@@AE-jk6er what do you mean, the Japanese league is quite competitive, they play great running rugby and Le Roux is still in our starting line up because of him being more of a playmaker in Japan, Willie Le Roux can easily be a great first receiver too because he can control the game and has the passing ability
Nope, pretty average, I'm afraid. In fact, I'm off the find some of the great All-black to watch. Boks play quarters not halves with their water stops and a mystery injury.😂
Last few years he's been making a lot of costly mistakes in games (defensive misreads, missed tackles, botched kicks, etc.). Good under high ball, great distribution and playmaking, but reliability/consistency takes on special importiance in the World Cup (especially in the Boks low risk type of rugby), and he is definitely error prone on the basis of his form over the last couple of years.
Disagree. Someone will come along and copy his game on LeRoux. That man will be considered the best fullback of his generation. We don’t see it cause we are negative towards our team, the springboks are not liked internationally, and he had an injury in the 2019 World Cup. On the last one, Rassie, often regarded as a genius in the game thought LeRoux was better at fullback than the next option despite injury. Also last season we saw how much of an impact he had. He literally meant winning or losing. Sorry for long reply
@@ryanwaugh1 There's no negativity towards him from me here on the basis of national allegiance or similar (I'm not from SA, or a Springbok 'fan' per se). What is it that you disagree about? In your view does he not make too many mistakes, or that he does make a lot of mistakes, but he makes up for them with other aspects of his game?
He dropped a few catches in the world cup thats it. In this age the internet has much to do with the so called lack of form of players. He has been great and his presence on the field make a huge difference not just from his play making but the way he is able to organise the back line can be a game changer.
@@watkinsrory You need to watch the games he's played in if you think that's it when it comes to his mistakes in matches since 2019. The positives you mention I definitely agree with, but he is error prone, and that's a problem in knockout rugby.
Willie is THE MAN. Always has been. Not sure why he cops so much stick. England here, in case you were thinking any bias.
He was dropping high balls and not on his best form a few years back. Have to give it to him though, he's made quite the comeback, such a great player!
@@ruanbouwer3746 I know he went through a period of dropping balls at the last RWC. Is that what you mean? I thought he had been injured and couldn't actually lift his arm or move his shoulder or something, which is why his catching was a little off?
@@interestedbystander196 yeah that's what I was referring to. Don't recall anything about an injury but it's definitely possible. Everyone jumped on the bandwagon and criticised him, seemingly forgetting what a quality playmaker he is.
@ruanbouwer3746 There was a documentary about the Springbok campaign towards the 2019 World Cup, called "Chasing the Sun". It is an excellent watch and I recommend it wholeheartedly. In there, I remember about Willie getting a bad hit in an earlier game, and him having some sort of nerve damage (?). They were surprised he was still able to play, and he must be in immense pain.
WLR was feeling very down about not being able to perform to his normal standard, and dropping a lot of balls, and told the coach that he understood if he wanted to drop him, but Erasmus said he's playing and he rates him and relies on him. Then Erasmus had a team talk, which had a bit of a WLR love-in, showing recent highlights of SA rugby and showing how WLR was always the guy with the line break or the space-maker, or the key final pass, etc. It looks like this was for the rest of the team, in case any of the guys were feeling they couldn't rely on Willie, but I think it was more for WLR himself to boost his confidence. And then Willie played a blinder in the final. Smart man, that Erasmus.
Watch "Chasing the Sun". It is really good.
I've always been a Willie le Roux fan. You WANT this guy in the back. Obviously had his ups and downs, but you know the Boks are secured when they themselves know Willie is at the back.
I beg to differ. Not that I don't like Willie but defence is problematic at times for him. Especially the up and under.
But WHY he is important for the Springboks was seen in the Mamimpi try where he ran over Corenbeti and another defender. That try was Madeby the sweeping backline move by Willie.
In saying that I I had choice then a.t.m I'd pick Willemse ahead of Willie at fullback.
I beg to differ. Not that I don't like Willie but defence is problematic at times for him. Especially the up and under.
But WHY he is important for the Springboks was seen in the Mamimpi try where he ran over Corenbeti and another defender. That try was Madeby the sweeping backline move by Willie.
In saying that I I had choice then a.t.m I'd pick Willemse ahead of Willie at fullback.
Willie creates opportunities for talented wingers and other players to score. He is genial!
Not an “out of this world” player, but a good defender, always in the right place. Very underrated
Best thing about Willie is the way he beats his man BEFORE he gets the ball. That subtle drift and pace change into space is genius.
He's been the best-attacking fullback we have had since HO. (and yes, I am a Juba fan and think Brent Russell and Gio Aplon should have played much more)
The way the NZ defence got confused when Polly ,Dame and Willie ran that play 😅
Nothing wrong with Willie hard meters made
Unfortunately a video about his errors will be a lot longer than this one. He must have had gangster connectios to keep on popping op in the Springbok jersey while there were 3 or 4 better players in his position.
If only use him the same way he is played in Japan and play him as a 10 because of age, Boks would have an amazing playmaker and creator
Bro, Japan is not even close to international level now you want to play Willie at 10 what about Pollard? Bro please think before you comment Willie on fullback is just as good attacking option to come into that first reciever spot! No brainer
@@AE-jk6er what do you mean, the Japanese league is quite competitive, they play great running rugby and Le Roux is still in our starting line up because of him being more of a playmaker in Japan, Willie Le Roux can easily be a great first receiver too because he can control the game and has the passing ability
Oh Willie 🤫
a perfect example of holding the ball with both hands... confuses defender
Sorry boys Le Roux, I think that the school of fumbles is a more accurate description of his game play.
Your grammar might be the biggest fumble around 😬
Was this a willie highlight
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Nope, pretty average, I'm afraid. In fact, I'm off the find some of the great All-black to watch. Boks play quarters not halves with their water stops and a mystery injury.😂
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Sorry look again. He creates most of springbok tries
Summary of his whole career when running. It would have been 3 hours of kicking errors. Guess it was the shortest video
When he has a great game, he is good. But his error rate is just too high.
Last few years he's been making a lot of costly mistakes in games (defensive misreads, missed tackles, botched kicks, etc.). Good under high ball, great distribution and playmaking, but reliability/consistency takes on special importiance in the World Cup (especially in the Boks low risk type of rugby), and he is definitely error prone on the basis of his form over the last couple of years.
Disagree. Someone will come along and copy his game on LeRoux. That man will be considered the best fullback of his generation. We don’t see it cause we are negative towards our team, the springboks are not liked internationally, and he had an injury in the 2019 World Cup. On the last one, Rassie, often regarded as a genius in the game thought LeRoux was better at fullback than the next option despite injury. Also last season we saw how much of an impact he had. He literally meant winning or losing. Sorry for long reply
@@ryanwaugh1 There's no negativity towards him from me here on the basis of national allegiance or similar (I'm not from SA, or a Springbok 'fan' per se). What is it that you disagree about? In your view does he not make too many mistakes, or that he does make a lot of mistakes, but he makes up for them with other aspects of his game?
I disagree, he has been great post world cup. He struggled in the running up to it, to be honest.
He dropped a few catches in the world cup thats it. In this age the internet has much to do with the so called lack of form of players. He has been great and his presence on the field make a huge difference not just from his play making but the way he is able to organise the back line can be a game changer.
@@watkinsrory You need to watch the games he's played in if you think that's it when it comes to his mistakes in matches since 2019. The positives you mention I definitely agree with, but he is error prone, and that's a problem in knockout rugby.
Willie the poo