Transformer Boks v Irish Projects - Ireland's SA Tour 2016 - Series Decider

Hooroo

That's pretty sad (I'm not patronising you)
 
I can't imagine not being able to support AB's because of political interference. That would suck.
 
I like sport too much so would cling onto something else rather than cancel sky but that is just me.
 
I wonder if they will change their stance once they see the money disappearing as the game is followed less and less over in SA or is support from local South Africans as strong as always?

Provincial Stalwart

That is a very bleak outlook for the Boks and I can't imagine it either Hooroo.
 
If the white fans desert the Boks and SA rugby in general - I presume the Supersport TV subs these guys pay is what helps SA rugby generate the lion's share of the SANZAAR revenue - what will SANZAAR's broadcasting rights fetch in future? With this timebomb ticking away, it is little wonder that SANZAAR and the NZR are looking elsewhere for new growth and alternative sources of revenue e.g. stepping up the push for the US market.

taniwharugby

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That is a very bleak outlook for the Boks and I can't imagine it either Hooroo.
 
If the white fans desert the Boks and SA rugby in general - I presume the Supersport TV subs these guys pay is what helps SA rugby generate the lion's share of the SANZAAR revenue - what will SANZAAR's broadcasting rights fetch in future? With this timebomb ticking away, it is little wonder that SANZAAR and the NZR are looking elsewhere for new growth and alternative sources of revenue e.g. stepping up the push for the US market.
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interesting point, as you kind of get the impression the growth side of things is largely driven by SA, particularly wanting the KIngs, but I hadn't considered it might be NZ pushing for it if they see a bumpy road for SA down the track.
 
Is odd really, SA keep wanting more teams, Aus kinda do but know they don't have the cattle, NZ don't seem interested in another team, yet we have managed to maintain quality throughout the years, whereas SA & Aus has obviously diluted their quality.

Derm McCrum

I'm betting Boks come out of the traps howling like wild dogs this weekend. 
I'm interested to see if Schmidt decides to change the side up for this second match to keep some of the experienced guys in reserve for test three.

Derm McCrum

Possible changes being discussed for tomorrow's lineup announcement are Roux or Dillane to partner Toner. Ruddock at open side and Henderson to take Stander's place at 6. In the backline, Marshall may get a rest, with Jackson getting his Ulster team-mate, Stuart Olding to partner Henshaw. Whilst Keith Earls might also get a rest and a complete Ulster back three of Payne, Trimble and Gilroy could start. That would be quite a coup for Ulster in securing so many spots in the team for such an important test.

Billy Tell

Marshal getting a rest after his first test in I don't know maybe 2-3 years?! I'm sure he's delighted to give someone else a shot.

Derm McCrum

Team announced. Five changes from last week's squad. Tadgh Furlong comes in for Ross. Roux gets his cap alongside Toner, and Henderson as predicted moves to 6. Ruddock at openside. Olding gets a start at 12 instead of Marshall, and Gilroy completes the Ulster look to the backline. Best of luck boys - you'll need it. 15. Jared Payne (Ulster) 14. Andrew Trimble (Ballymena/Ulster) 13. Robbie Henshaw (Buccaneers/Connacht) 12. Stuart Olding (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster) 11. Craig Gilroy (Bangor/Ulster) 10. Paddy Jackson (Dungannon/Ulster) 9. Conor Murray (Garryowen/Munster) 1. Jack McGrath (St. Mary's College/Leinster) 2. Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster) (capt) 3. Tadhg Furlong (Clontarf/Leinster) 4. Devin Toner (Lansdowne/Leinster) 5. Quinn Roux (Galwegians/Connacht) * 6. Iain Henderson (Ballynahinch/Ulster) 7. Rhys Ruddock (St. Mary's College/Leinster) 8. Jamie Heaslip (Dublin University/Leinster) Replacements: 16. Richardt Strauss (Old Wesley/Leinster) 17. Dave Kilcoyne (UL Bohemians/Munster) 18. Finlay Bealham (Bucanneers/Connacht) 19. Donnacha Ryan (Shannon/Munster) 20. Sean Reidy (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster) * 21. Kieran Marmion (Corinthians/Connacht) 22. Ian Madigan (Blackrock/Leinster) 23. Tiernan O'Halloran (Buccaneers/Connacht) *

Derm McCrum

Ireland team announced for the decider. Ireland are down Henshaw and Payne through injury. And theyâ€™ve restored a number of players from first test after a rest week. Pleased for Oâ€™Halloran to get his first start at FB â€“ heâ€™s had a great season with Connacht but now itâ€™s time to play with the big boys. Earls and Trimble on the wings partner Olding and Marshall in midfield. Itâ€™s as you were with halfbacks Murray and Jackson. Malherbe will be thrilled to re-match with McGrath up front alongside Best and Ross. Henderson rejoins my Irish player of the series, Devin Toner. And CJ Stander gets another chance to cry at the anthems and get himself sent off as he rejoins Murphy and Heaslip in the backrowers. At first glance, it looks like Ireland might have the stronger bench with Cronin, Furlong, Bealham, Dillane, Ruddock, Madigan, Reddan and Healy. Speed, mobility, power and experience. Eoin Reddan has announced that heâ€™ll retire from international rugby after this test so heâ€™s going to be itching to get on for one last hurrah. Will he attempt one last snipe for the glory try? Healy got a little cameo last week â€“ hopefully we can see him and Oâ€™Halloran weaving a bit of Western magic before the game is done. Ireland: Tiernan Oâ€™Halloran (Buccaneers/Connacht); Andrew Trimble (Ballymena/Ulster), Luke Marshall (Ballymena/Ulster), Stuart Olding ( /Ulster), Keith Earls (Young Munster/Munster); Paddy Jackson (Dungannon/Ulster), Conor Murray (Garryowen/Munster); Jack McGrath (St. Maryâ€™s College/Leinster), Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster) (capt), Mike Ross (Clontarf/Leinster), Iain Henderson (Ballynahinch/Ulster), Devin Toner (Lansdowne/Leinster), CJ Stander (Munster), Jordi Murphy (Lansdowne/Leinster), Jamie Heaslip (Dublin University/Leinster). Replacements: Sean Cronin (St. Maryâ€™s College/Leinster), Finlay Bealham (Corintians/Connacht), Tadhg Furlong (Clontarf/Leinster), Ultan Dillane (Corinthians/Connacht), Rhys Ruddock (St. Maryâ€™s College/Leinster), Eoin Reddan (Old crescent/Leinster), Ian Madigan (Blackrock College/Leinster), Matt Healy (Lansdowne/Connacht).

Hooroo

Go on Ireland!!!

Higgins

I love the way Ireland name the player's club and province after their names. It gives recognition of the clubs contribution to the players development, a bit dated in NZ nowadays but there are still the odd one or two that are not on the academy conveyor belt from the time they left school like Conrad Smith and Cory Jane who came up through and played weekly for their clubs.

Tordah

love the SA anthem - up until the Afrikaans part, that is, weird change of tone then

Tordah

uh oh, Irish player fell ugly, Le Roux might be in trouble, YC. Probably a bit lucky not to get sent off, but it was a fair challenge. The rule is stupid whereby they dish out the sentence based on how the other player falls. He was clearly going for the ball only

Siam

Jacksonmakes a mockery of what we all thought the protocol was. 
Modern refereeing consistency is farcical

Derm McCrum

Now that was a team try of running rugby. 
7-3 after 17 mins.

Derm McCrum

And another three from Paddy's boot.

Derm McCrum

Lovely cross kick and catch by Pietersen to cross the line. And the conversion. 
SA 13-10 at the break.

Tordah

that was a shocking refereeing performance by Jackson, Ireland can feel aggrieved. Judging by the June tests only, I'd have NZ as 1, AUS as 2nd and SA as 3rd for TRC. Argentina sucks, so they'll be last anyways.

antipodean

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Judging by the June tests only, I'd have NZ as 1, AUS as 2nd and SA as 3rd for TRC. Argentina sucks, so they'll be last anyways.
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Situation normal then.
 
Ireland squandered a great chance to win 3-0 in the Republic.

Nepia

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uh oh, Irish player fell ugly, Le Roux might be in trouble, YC. Probably a bit lucky not to get sent off, but it was a fair challenge. The rule is stupid whereby they dish out the sentence based on how the other player falls. He was clearly going for the ball only
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I read about this before seeing this and was expecting the worst challenge known to man. A player shouldn't get sent off for clearly going for the ball so I don't think he was lucky.

nzzp

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I read about this before seeing this and was expecting the worst challenge known to man. A player shouldn't get sent off for clearly going for the ball so I don't think he was lucky.
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Same as tip tackles though - how someone lands is Red-Yellow-Pen.
 
In this case le Roux (like Stander two weeks ago) didn't have a realistic chance of challenging. Naholos one was closer. This area of the game needs attention and cleaning up ASAP - it is getting too risky to contest kicks, which is rubbish.

The Silver Fern

Transformer Boks v Irish Projects - Ireland&#39;s SA Tour 2016 - Series Decider

Transformer Boks v Irish Projects - Ireland's SA Tour 2016 - Series Decider