So are the Springboks back? | Squidge Rugby
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Just months until the Rugby World Cup, and it looks like South Africa might be back on track. After slipping to a worst-ever rankings placement in 2017, South Africa struck back last year by beating the top two in those rankings, and warning the world what may lay in wait in Japan. So what went wrong in the first place, how are South Africa shaping up, and what chance do they have of taking the trophy in a few months time?
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Who’s watching after South Africa won the World Cup 2019
Yup. Feels even more deserving now. That's coming from a Kiwi.
me!!!!
Woooohooooooo we are back indeed Squidge
Amazing prediction!
Me
Aged like wine.
Lol
My exact thought as the vid finished
@@lesego6144 oh, it has aged so so well
Like wine, you say?
I'll drink to that 🍷🍷
You had no idea how freakishly accurate you were.. well done!
I will never be able to look at Adriaan Strauss the same way again after that Boris Johnson comparison... 🥺
🤣🤣
hahaha...thanks for the that i almost forgot xD
Two Cents Rugby
You here, my friend?
I gotta say, taking rants on somebody's physical appearance is kind of a low blow...
We call him the vanilla gorilla.
Yo big fan man. From Hams.
‘Literally hundreds of players have left South African clubs and gone to play for sale sharks and occasionally other Teams in Europe ’ is the best and most accurate thing I’ve heard in my life
Why though?
Sese Talitau-Tio because sale sharks have bought a lot of players from South Africa. They have Faf de Klerk, rob du preez, Oosthuizen,van rensburg, jono Ross, Akker van der Merwe,Lood de jager. (May have missed some out there)
So quite a few
@@medixienormous4889 Oh, that's similar to New Zealand buying Island players from the Pacific Rugby Academy. lol
Also signed the other two du preez brothers
Sese Talitau-Tio 33 out of 1156 all blacks were born in the islands less than 3% that’s including infants like Jerome kaino, although NZ is actually a pacific island less than 50% of Auckland are white European. 1 out of 51 of NZs wider squad came from the islands for rugby as a teenager waisake Naholo NZ continues to field the third most homegrown team in rugby after Argentina and South Africa.
It was their greatest reinvention, boks take the 2019 cup
Nothing better than getting back from rugby practice to see a squidge rugby 🤩🤩
Well to answer your question, yes the Springboks are back💚
Bold statement: Handre Pollard is the most underrated 10 in the world. Maybe it's just cus I live in northern hemisphere but no one seems to talk about him yet he has maybe the best all round hame of anyone
Bad coaches hampered his game a bit. Seems to be back to his best now though 👌
Beauden world best 10 by daylight and Richie Mounga 2nd so suck it up sa and the fact uz still play like thugs proves uz still live in the past ..... Brodie for example cheap shot
Kenny stop crying baby... It's a big boys game.
@@kenny19221 what a joke.. Abs have always been the dirtiest team on the planet...
I'm a NZer and I agree. Barrett is a fantastic playmaker, but Pollard is an unreal kicker. Gets 3 points where it matters most!
As an Australian I accept your title and will work hard to live up to your expectations
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@@alexanderwilson2812 he's a prick
Yeah its bad when someone stands up for what they believe i agree too
Lol
We love you Australia. Sincerely, South Africa
So far I thought you were the most talented analyst of the game, but watching this today (february 2020) I consider you a pure genius.
I'm a New Zealand born Springboks fan lol so happy to see them draw against NZ
47 mins AB Penalty - Barrett cheats, places the ball on the mark but then kicks it 2m forward when the ref wasn't looking. Takes the penalty from the new spot.
@@kreasan You're aloud to move it closer or back as long as it's in line with the mark lol stop being a dummy
@@taraishot100 Only if it's a conversion. Definitely not allowed when it's a penalty
taraishot100 oof. Check your facts before you try and wys someone else. Clearly a penalty kick. Rules state that kick is taken from where the ref marks, nowhere closer.
Makchu Cook COUGH NEWLANDS
Squidge was right 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
And 2023😗
I am South African. This brought tears to my eyes...
Yeeeah, I’m pretty sure SA are the ones to watch this World Cup. There is this vibe of positivity around the team right now. Thanks for the analysis as always!
Well would you look at that
Nailed it
I watch a squidge video, I feel like a rugby expert. Simple
I was there at the 2018 second test against the Boks in Wellington. That match and the 2013 second test between ABs and Springboks are two of the best SANZAR matches I've seen in the past decade.
If only Springbok fans themselves could be this optimistic about the state of the game in South Africa...
The country is full of pessimism, its no surprise that they pessimistic about their national teams.
Id say that we are cautiously optomistic
Preach brother! Us Saffas are just a bunch of whiners.
@@Konst_Abel "saffas"? no one here says that! IMPOSTER!!
Oh, think we are. It's just that there are plenty of things taking up air time as well. There are also immense improvements in other sports like the netball and athletics. Fandom can spread a bit thin but we are excited. Especially for the World Cup
I remember Gareth Edwards once gave an interview before the 2009 Lions tour to S.A. He said this : "After the bashing the Lions received in 2005 I travelled with Bob Norster (Cardiff chief executive) to see their first game of that season's Tri-Nations. We'd all left New Zealand wondering who was going to beat the All Blacks, thinking that they were the greatest side we'd ever seen. Well, in Cape Town that day South Africa knocked lumps out of New Zealand.
To say they lacked skill would do them an injustice, but they gave them a real old walloping. Tana Umaga was knocked off his feet, Danny Carter didn't know which day it was. To be there and see it in the flesh was almost frightening. I can't imagine a British team doing that too often."
Buckle up, the boks might win it for a third time.
You were correct ✅
We came within about 1 minute of beating them at home that year as well. NZ scored a try at the death to take the match and the Tri Nations which was a huge disappointment. The 04/05 bok team was good.
As a sale sharks fan I was just waiting for that comment to come through and when it did it was brilliant
To be fair to Alistar Coetzee, it was always a tug of war between him, the government & trade unions who was going to pick the team. He was only focused 25% on coaching... the other 75% was fending off the "I know betters". He was doomed before he played his 1st game.
(To a large degree, the same can be said for Heyneke Meyer).
Super Rugby is the Litmus test.
Look at Ackerman and the Lions.... Suddenly South Africa are playing that same brand of rugby.
Alistair was pathetic at Super Rugby level....
There's no burger like a Schalk Burger.
Worst fly half we ever had....
You don't understand how fun is shouting out Afrikaans last names during Ruby matches
Was waiting for this masterpiece Thanks Squidge you are the real MVP.
Go Bokke !!! 🐐🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
#bringdiebekerhuistoe
Pierre Koekemoer Hier kom die Bokke!
Hierdie jaar is hy ons sin
@@PepperSquad Ek stem saam dink ons het n goeie kaans om hom te vat 🏉🏆🏆
Haha julle manne is snaaks neh. As Rassie nie genoeg Swart mense kies nie gaan hulle weer strike by OR thambo. Die beker Kom nie naby SA nie. Europe gaan hom vat die jaar. Go Ireland
@@SAlaaitie die swart mense in die span verdien almal om daar te wees behalwe mapimpi
I have been waiting for this video since I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and I just want to say. You are doing a great job. Thanks
Welsh Guy, with SAFA mates ere. Accurate analysis, I want the Boks back to being an unholy powerhouse of a team. Victory when it comes, is only iconic when it’s against the most determined, brutal disciplined and organised foe. Now organisation is back I look forward to, and fear a knock out game again SA in JP in equal measures. PS can’t comment on SA rugby without raising a glass to Joost. RIP
SA Guy, well said
let raise another for James Small
@@jodyknipe4275 lets raise another for chester williams
I cannot wait until this world cup and your channel is helping to encourage my enthusiasm. Love your videos.
This channel is just the best thing on youtube. I recommend it to every rugby head I know and they come back to me with massive gratitude .... they all love it. Originality, comedy, intense rugby knowledge, pure entertainment. I have rewatched all the videos using the pause button to read the text comments on screen.... I'm kind of addicted to this channel - keep it up boyo - awesome!
Nz - The benchmark that every team measures themselves to, greatly respected and adored by many
Aussies and England despise them but can't deny what they are capable of and what they have achieved
France - Capable to beat any team on any day but mostly inconsistent
Ireland - Tough as nails and very tenacious,
Wales - Very underated and wrongfully underestimated
Scotland - Capable to beat the big teams but never seem to get it together on the day.
Argentina - The underdogs that comes with a big bite and can catch you off guard
That is how i see each of the top teams as a Springbok supporter
And that is an excellent analysis the Boks are looking good and coming good at the right time. Best of luck from an Irish fan 👍🏻
I'm embarrassed about how much more you know about my national rugby team than I do. Great vid.
I am a massive Springbok fan and still managed to learn a lot from this video, great stuff man. Keep it up!
"Erasmus whose name sounds like a brand of magic stationery"
Thank you for backing the Sprinkboks! You can surely predict the future because SA is on fire! 🔥
Your ability to get your videos to ten minutes is unmatched
Great video dude! (As always) I'm a proud South African supporter. Will be supporting the boks all the way to RWC! ....LET'S GO BOKKE!!!
The guy you circled (at minute 2:47) is actually Chippie Solomon and not Allister Coetzee
Bwa ha ha !
Yeah I taught he looked too manly to be that muppet
Yes Squidge. The Springboks, are back🏆 .
Amazing content, indepth understanding, top class humor...... Squidge.... Please keep these videos going.
Found myself watching practically every video you have after the channel popped up on my home page. Would really enjoy seeing more breakdowns of star players though and what makes them so great.
Keep up the great work.
Dude, this is legitimately the best thing I've seen on trending in years. Great to see a fellow rugby obsessed nerd-boy making waves on the platform with great, informative vids like this.
2:37 "Allister Coetzee a man who never looked quite at home in a tracksuit" 🤣🤣🤣
The last 5 mins of this video are prophetic
thats a good way of putting it
I've probably watched this 30 times. Remains so relevant. With WR making your video's so tricky i.t.o. footage, we're all looking forward to seeing you on some coaching/analysis staff soon!
I am South African and I am dying from laughter at how you pronounced some of the names😂😂😂
Yeah😂 "Erazmaz"
@@lumkamsomi2836 "Razzie" 😅
This guy starts out by saying England are dispisde and Australia are priks bring a tear to my eye I love you sooo much already
the guy is a sycophant
I have never subscribed to anything, this is my first. Amazed by your in depth analytical skills, and your sense of humor is really funny...bravo 👏👏👏👍
Love your channel boet! Solid review! Let's go BOKKE! I think Argentina will be a force this year..
As an Australian man, i never thought i would fall in love with a little welsh man over the internet due to his excellent rugby analysis and humor, but here we are. As always fantastic vid my man, are you doing a meetup in japan? will be over there all of October and would love it!
Watching Faf's highlights gives me goosebumps.
The springboks are a team, once they have their faces forced into the ground, they stand up....but they become reluctant once they feel they have proved a point.
As a South African I thank you for making the video. It has renewed my faith in the Springboks
@@henkstols9326 ja hey, I hope we can dig deep and play like we did in the two games against the ABs, play with belief and passion
thanks for the awsome video. you are amazing sir. the detail and work you put into your videos is commendable.
much love squidgy from S.A
So today was quite a nice day...the sun is shining and I’m going about things happily and then I see a new squidge vid and it just gets so much better
First time watching one of your videos - highly entertained (paused enough times to read all your extra anecdotes) but also got learned to a lot of things! Bloody good job mate, will go through your other stuff today 😂
The accuracy😕❤️, spot on champ. Happy you were backing us
Wow, so much work went into this, and you talk fast, so I couldn't even comprehend all of it. A great piece of analysis, well done!
Awesome vid man, South Africa really has so many guys playing abroad, at clubs like Sale, as you mentioned... I think the number is close to 400 pro players now... correct me if I'm wrong, but some guys are better for it, like the Faf-mister and Willie le Roux.
@Bradley Gaju look he's one of the best options we have... Don't know who else we would pick. But I just mean he's better now than when he left the Sharks in SA
I think the number is actaully around 700
@@jonathan1391544 damn! A lot more than I thought!
This channel is by far my favorite RUclips channel. The way @SquidgeRugby analyzes and breaks down how a team plays, no matter what the level be it at club or test level, is second to none. Being a South African I’ll particularly enjoy this video. Keep them coming as we wait on all your videos eagerly
Whos here after the final! Boys!
Papier can't hold a candle to Faf De clerk but cobus reinach can. If selected, reinach gives the boks a different option from de clerk, offering more pace and can put more pressure on the opposition scrum half. Reinach has made a name for himself all season for Northampton by rushing the opposition distributer and scoring an interception try. With De clerks excellent game management for the fist 60 and reinachs aggressive pressure for the final 20, South Africa might have the best combination of scrum Half's at the world cup.
George o'callaghan problem is that we have quotas which fuck up our selection
@@jonathan1391544 And yet Faf and Reinach have been included in the squad, as has Herschel Jantjes, who might be a player of colour, but is without a doubt the form scrum half in South Africa. Is that not what we want? Players selected on merit? That can not only apply to white players.
@@Karma-qt4ji Take away th quotas, the every player will be picked on merit and no one can complain. Quotas will always leave a question mark.
@@llewellynlamb9545 Firstly, the quota system is an abomination, no question about it. But I disagree with your sentiment because some white fans will always complain about the inclusion of black players due to the fact that the merit issue is subjective and there is still a very real underlying racial tension and a belief that black people should "stick to soccer".
Let's be completely honest here, there is more to historical rugby selections than just the quota system and coaches like Heyneke Meyer were so obviously averse to black inclusion that they were prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to prevent it. Not one single black player able to crack the regular starting lineup in 4 years?!? On debut, Siya Kolisi outshone Pierre Spies, Marcel Coetzee and Arno Botha and went on to be awarded the Man of the Match. He was dropped. If he was white, we would be losing our shit, but it is scary how few people actually even noticed the fact.
History shows that we fans do not want merit selections unless we approve of the player. For instance, if a SA player is sitting third on the overall list of SR line breaks (behind 2 Kiwis) and 2nd on the SA list of try scorers, then he should warrant selection into the Bok squad; agree? But when his name is Courtnal Skosaan he is labelled a "quota" with typical venomous hatred and a list of "better" white players is discussed on forums such as this. He didn't work out at international level, but plenty of white boys have failed too - it certainly isn't because he didn't deserve the chance.
At the same time, Elton Jantjes was the form fly half in SA. Pollard and Lambie were both out injured, so who else was there? Get's selected; "QUOTA!!!!!!" and is the ONLY player who is still being judged on his lack of performance under AC - as though the rest of the team were brilliant..... He is still called a quota player on every forum you look at, but the only fly half in the country who is as good as him at the moment is Curwin Bosch, another player of colour (I discounted Pollard because he is still Springbok number 1 fly half). Why would a player of colour be politically selected by the quota system at the expense of another player of colour?!? Can't argue that point with the "stick to soccer" crowd because logic confuses them. Ackerman played Jantjes almost every minute of every game for how many years, when he didn't have to - surely if Ackerman has that amount of faith in him then he has to be worth more than a shitty haircut?
Forgive the long tirade, but I am done with people who call for players to be selected on merit, but move the goal posts the minute the selected player is not who they wanted it to be. This video shows what we did to the All Blacks in Wellington; they ALL did that and not one single player played as a passenger. The "stick to soccer" crowd can not point at any player and say, "we would have done better without him" because it simply would not be true and even they know that.
@@llewellynlamb9545 With the benefit of hindsight, it is good to see the likes of Herschel Jantjies get a chance. The question is, where were the players like him before the government started forcing their inclusion?
BRILLIANT analysis in hindsight Mate , Impressive !!!!
Enjoyed that video mate...yes the bokke have become something of a enigma an enigma that will probably kick ass
To beat ABs on their home turf has more meaning than any World Cup. Still a good show though.
PollieBear I cried with Pieter-Steph..... It was one of the greatest moments of my life
Love your work! Technical and incredibly funny. I'm learning a lot about the game I love so much!
How have I lived without SquidgeRugby until now? This analysis has whispered life into my soul
Finally a boks video, its been a year since the last one.
*watches Invictus once*
"I too am a expert in South African rugby history."
I love this ❤
From a South African
They are back, back in time for hunting season
much love from south africa, awesome analysis always appreciate your videos... teaching me about my own country's rugby!! embrose is getting up to pace as well... if we dont play jantjies we really could take it
Oof have fun not sleeping and just making videos 24/7 for the next couple months 😊
Let's go Bokke!!!! As an Argentinean, of course I'll always support the Pumas, but South Africa and France will always have a place in my heart as well. The two nations that historically gave us the most opportunities for our own rugby growth will never be forgotten. Allez les Bleus and GO BOKKES!
i hope Rassie can bring back the tenacity of counter rucking effectively like during his time at the world cup ... go bokke!!!
Despite being a football fan, I do have an interest in Rugby and your videos help me understand more about the tactical side of rugby while giving me a good laugh in the process. Keep it up 💙
South Africa also has one of the most skillful backline it's ever had.
I'm a bit concerned about the centre pair...
As long as Elton isn't playing it should be ok
I guess our fall and humiliation of Brighton and the 2016-17 era was a very useful lesson learnt. It enabled us to realise, like the All Blacks, you cannot rely on reputation alone, you have to earn it if you want it. Ah, my team the Springboks, showed that no matter what level they fall to, they know how to pull each other up and win the World Cup. Well done guys. I also would say that it seems that since both the All Blacks and the Springboks have in recent years been shown to be somewhat less superhuman teams it still says something when you consider they have both won 3 Rugby World Cup titles each. Well done Kiwis and Springboks.
Love all your videos Squidge! Fantastic analysis, and amusing commentry. Keep up the great work. Don't change a thing. Greetings from New Zealand :-)
Yankee appreciates your videos as they are the best tool I currently have to try and show my fellow Americant’s that this sport is truly the best in the world...Cheers!
I'm here after we're back on top! 95, 07 & 19!
I promise that as soon as I’m no longer broke, I’ll give you something on Patreon, I love your videos.
‘Keeping out of politics like a true nerd boy’ great reference to the Folau vid comments there
I just rewatched this now and it was almost like u were a time travelar and knew whats gonna hapoen at the worldcup
maybe the 2 best 9's in the world in faf and reinach in one team, not to mention probably the same in lock and front row positions, they have a very good chance
Only faster thing than we clicking on this video is Cobus Reinach
Cant agree more
Kolisi, Faf, Pieter-Steph, Malcolm Marx, Eben Etzebeth, Willie Le Roux, Dyanti, Duane Vermeulen, Handré Pollard - when these guys want, they can be the best in the world.
Our problem will be in our centres, other then that, its a reasonably balanced team
jesse kriel too
@@thabang2949 Am and De Allende have been solid in SR this year.
Yep, that Die Ellendig really shouldn't be anywhere near a Bok team, ---hopefully Frans Steyn moves him out.
@@MrSweetaz do you wanna swallow your words now? De Allende proved us all wrong. Best centre at the WC
Wow amazing video. Very informative and spot on. Loved it. Well done. The final comment. It could be the Boks greatest RWC ever
This video aged very well. Love your work squidge
Aaaaaaand then Kolisi rightly denied white prevelige touting hard work as the recipe to success. He got crucified by the ANC and their cronies.
Perhaps because the ANC confuses success with wealth where corruption of course is their recipe of choice.
Bloody bloody bloody bloody excellent video! Totally subscribed!
This channel:
Solid rugby analysis: 40%
Interesting rugby history: 15%
Controversial metaphors: 10%
Movie reference: 5%
Gushing over Alun Wyn Jones: 5%
Gushing over other players (Faf de Klerk, Sam Johnson, James Ryan, Finn Russell, Broddie Retalik, Peter O'Mahony etc): 5%
Roasting Israel Folau: 5%
Roasting other players (Dhillon Hartley, James Hook, etc): 5%
Being confused about France: 2%
Roasting Owen Farrell's childhood: 2%
Roasting the Dragons: 2%
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World cup hype: 2%
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Great channel: 100%
Great stuff as always dude, I reckon we'll see SA back at it this WC I'm sure.
This video aged well.
"he looks like a man who'd permanently lost his zebra" is the funniest line I've heard this year, wonderful stuff.
"A Lego mini figure or surfer dude" 100% accurate
I urge anyone watching this to watch the Sale Sharks with Faf De Klerk if you want truly mental rugby. A team of bastards, that at times can play some of the best rugby imaginable and then seemingly just say sack it I CBA with all this game management bollocks and just go mad. Games such as the 30-29 victory over Harlequins and our 46-41 victory in our final games of the season against Gloucester illustrates this perfectly. We can go from beating Saracens one week to getting beat by Newcastle the next. Great fun to watch. Just be careful if you've got a dodgy heart. I'm convinced my life has been shortened significantly by all the heart attacks I've had supporting them.
That Japan Game is gonna follow us to the eventual heat death of the universe as the beginning of the the worst period in Springbok Rugby.
Couple of notes I wanted to make after watching this vid.
1. Faf de Klerk is a huge infleunce on our game and his ability to read the game as well as he does is an emense help for a team that was as you said "crash bang wallop"
2, Kolisi was the best man Rassi could have chosen for a couple of reasons. Firstly he is a brilliant player, Secondly he's a good captain, Doesnt just wear the armband but leads from the front like he should, Thirdly, and im gonna cop a lot of flak for this, he's black and with the way our political situation in the country as a whole is going right now this was a good move by Rassie to keep the "qouta" pushers off his back (He's not a qouta player just fyi) (Also us nerds should stay out of politic's :P)
3, the mass exodus of players overs seas is because, to be frank, playing rugby in south Africa is not as profitable as in Europe and now with the contract cuts it's gonna get worse.
4, In 2006 we lost 7 of the 13 games we played and then went on to loose the then tri-nations in 2007 winning only 1 game against Australia, and then went on to win the 2007 World Cup, and in 2009 hold every single trophy we were eligible for at one time. Skeptics beware.
5, Lastly, This year we have a good mix of old and newer players and some major quality to choose from and there are a number of players that are going to be pushing for positions in the squad.
I think this could be the year for a return to form and Rassie is actually in the best place any coach could be in as far as i see it. he's only been in charge for a short while and the state of his squad is in question but he has the talent to choose from and a record of being the under dogs (compared to NZ and the Europeans).
Rassie is the best man we've had since Jake white....we got a good chance
Back to back World Cups, it’s safe to say they’re definitely back
Aged like fine wine 👌🏾🔥
I was about to say
Yes, Yes, We Are Back 🏆 #RWC Champions
Oh boy you called it!
Kinda out of context but it always hurts me that Clint Eastwood didn't even mention André Joubert, the man who played well despite his broken hand
Joubies!
@@jasongeorgiades6009 Rolls Royce
Best rugby channel on YT without doubt.