So how did the Springboks seal the series? | THIRD TEST ANALYSIS | British & Irish Lions Tour 2021
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- It's all over. Morné Steyn returned to do what he was born for, taking the Springboks to a famous series win over the British & Irish Lions. So, how did South Africa achieve it, does this tell us anything about how they're building, and what did a certain Mr Russell bring to the Lions attack?
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Kolbe not only scores the try, but kicks Finn Russell in the nuts in the act of scoring... Impressive multi-tasking!
A perfect representation of how the whole match went.
was thinking i was the only person to see that haha
😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I saw that
😂😂😂🙌🇿🇦
I couldn't help but notice Finn's huge smile while getting hugged by Steyn after the final whistle; this was straight after Finn failed to charge down Steyn's kick that ended the game, it just shows how much he was enjoying the game, even though he was on the losing side.
Yeah I loved that moment 🙂
Some people are just rugby men, Finn is one of them
This makes me so happy because I didn't see Russel's face but I stilled loved the moment because I thought it was a wonderful moment of Shit-housery from Steyn to hug the opponent after sealing their defeat. The fact that he didn't respond with the hatred this series has been filled with is refreshing
I think he was winning inside, he had so much for making Bokke and us the supporters not to have fun
He was smiling from the first step charging him down. He knew it was a long shot, but he’d have been laughing if it worked
Man Finn played phenomenally. He almost dragged the lions kicking and screaming to the win.
As a South African I think Finn Russell is miles better than Biggar
@@reiner164 I have no problem with Biggar, I just think he's the exact wrong choice against us.
@@reiner164 biggar’s more consistent and better at kicking I’m pretty sure but a lot less creative. Finn was the better choice against the boks. Tbf that may not be the case anymore but biggar has been consistent for years while Russell has always been a bit of a risk taker. Should bev been Finn starting and biggar on the bench for when they need to close out the game
@@Laurentus I'm not saying Biggar is bad, I just think Russell is even better. You need those X-factors players in the backline like we have in Kolbe, Le Roux and Pollard.
@@jamiejenkins9096 Well Russell seemed pretty good at kicking to me in that 3rd test. However, you probably watch both players more than I do, so you might be right.
@Squidge Rugby: Morne Steyn is the only player, never to win a rugby world cup or feature in a Rugby world cup winning squad, yet win 2 B&I lions tours.
Dude was just unlucky to have the most disappointing coaches ever in Heynecke Meyer and Allister Coetzee. And just straight-up unlucky in 2011. I maintain he should have been the flyhalf in the 2007 world cup.
That's its own victory
@@Laurentus He was first choice when Heyneke took over and he was k@k. We were all calling for his head long before Heyneke actually got rid of him. Not sure what AC has to do with it?
@@Karma-qt4ji Enlighten me about where he was ever "kak." And people take a look at the last game he played, our defeat against New Zealand in 2016, and throw that in front of Morne, but then forget that it was Allister Coetzee who was responsible for such massive losses, that's where AC comes in. I can only conclude that you're a bitter Stormers fan.
@@Laurentus You're joking right? From the beginning of the 2012 season, he was kicking erratically, missing touch, and generally not doing what we all know he is capable of doing.
In the Rugby Championship, his goal kicking stats were 5/5 (Arg at home - good start), 4/8 (Arg away - we drew that game!!), 3/4 (Aus away), 1/5 (NZ away - missed 11 points, we lost by 10). He was dropped for the next game and took no part in the home leg of the game. That's not me being a disgruntled Stormers fan, that is just his kicking costing us points and games. Another player who failed to impress that year and was also dropped was Spies - that led to the inclusion of Duane Vermeulen. Again, nothing to do with the Stormers.
Not one thing I said detracts from the good things he did for us. From the first kick at goals against the Lions in '09 that won us the series, through the 2011 RWC where he was the ONLY flyhalf to master kicking the new ball they had for that tournament. He was kicking in the 80-90% where Wilkinson was 50%, leading to the infamous England cheating mini-scandal at the tournament. Steyn was brilliant, and then he stopped being brilliant, maybe even temporarily, but never really got that spark back.
Happy now? Or you want to insult me again?
I’ve been checking everyday since Monday. FINALLY IT IS HERE! The squidge the analysis! 🍻🍻🍻🍻
I thought he was too distraught to do this video 🤣🤣🤣
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Mate I expected it to be our right after the game :p
Same bro
Me tooooo
The same way we don't know how Kolbe does his magic...that's how I feel about your videos... Brilliantly done as usual Sir!!! You're a goddamn treasure to the rugby community as a whole!!!
amen
Amen to that
Hear hear!
We need to start a petition to SANZAR. How can we not have squidge analysis for the Championship??
Yeah. Totally ridiculous. Squidge has come with a completely new and entertaining approach. His video was by far the most anticipated for me this week and many others. SANZAR should empower him.
Maybe ask for Rassie’s help. He is a massive fan of your channel 😁
I hit Rassie up via a tweet. Would be great if more people did.
Wait is squidge not allowed to make videos on those games
Man should be paid handsomely for his genius. Lol
Rassie Erasmus MVP of the series best waterboy in the world. Single handedly solving the water drought in the Western Cape.
👍
Makes me piss laughing that the Sky Commentators were in one minute praising Neil Jenkins for passing on messages with a direct communication channel to Gatland and the Lions coaches, and then getting upset at Rassie for wandering on to do the same thing.
Have to disagree. Rassie is a great coach, but his lack of experience as a waterboy really showed. Often forgot to bring on water, even when he did it was normally a single bottle, normally not even full. Just pure amateur level waterboying. Stick to winning world cups Rassie, your water carrying is never going to cut it.
@@TheJcc50 exactly wheres the variation? It was all still and no sparkling..
Could have done with Rassie up in the Northern Cape.. 70 000 Hectares burnt and the ANC mayor demanded Rassie stay by his side for photo opportunities when all along Rassie could have been putting out those fires with still and sparkling water combinations.
Lukhanyo Am must be one of the best centre's in rugby at the moment - he reads the game so damn well!
Thanks for another great vid!
Not the best but definitely good
@@achilles8397 one of the best... that's what was said
@@achilles8397 who is better?
Fantastic rugby player. Made Kolbe's try
@@nocturnalrainbows6167 not one of the best even
Not only should SANZAAR allow Squidge full access to Rugby Championship footage, they should even pay the man to analyze it.
And the United Rugby Championship
I think my favourite thing about Finn Russel is the fact that he almost never looks at the player he's passing to. Lovely to watch
He's is definitely one of those players who knows where everyone is.
Jesus its Russell!!! Not Russel
I speak for quite a few South Africans when I say we never respected the Lions as much as when Finn came on to tear shit up. Should have played that style all along, and I honestly think this series would have ended in the Lions' favour.
You're so right. I hate the Lions and will never have an ounce of respect for them and their coaching staff, especially after 2021, but Finn Russel ? Lord have mercy on us all who ever doubts that man.
Feels like everyone except Gatland knew that if you wanted to beat the Boks you had to cause a bit of organised chaos going forward, and Finn did exactly that. Hopefully now all the idiots like Greenwood ('win by 20 or lose by 20 with Russell') will realise Finn is just the best 10 in the NH and not some kind of raving, wild madman who doesn't understand how to dictate a game.
For me I saw this series as Gats way of trying to adapt to the boks kicking game and physicality in the first and second test. The third one was more of playing at their own will.... Boks are trying to get a new system on top of the kicking game going, of which they'll utilize in the next world cup
Hard disagree.
Maybe
"Morne Steyn first man to score from a zimmer frame in 12 years" - Squidge Rugby. Had me on the floor mate well done
Respect from SA, Finn is your twist and should have been brought on earlier. Huge respect to you guys for coming over in troubling conditions
As a South African, the lions played well, Russel is really the fly half that should started every game imo. Maar Itoje is n doos en Eben is sy pa. Good series tho
🤣 isja
Ek hou steeds baie van Itoje. 🤣
Ek verstaan wel waar die sentiment vandaan kom.
Yesssir
Eben is sy pa😂😂😂😂
Jaa!!
This is the first rugby content I've consumed all week because I was so gutted... congrats to the Boks! well deserved! Great video Squidge
Clicked the notification quicker than Josh Adams took Liam Williams off his Christmas card list for not passing
😂😂😂😂😂
Not got the rugby brain. In tune with Gats - no attacking stuff please
my mind is blown rn, im in the middle of a lecture with an exam tomorrow and ive beeeeeen waiting for this video, i go to youtube and literally refresh for 4 times to see if u posted and lookie lookie here what i found "posted 1 minute ago"
Good luck with the exam! Keep hydrated and cram hard tonight.
@@SquidgeRugby thanks for the tips. Yes, hitting sinckler and lawes was on purpose
@@SquidgeRugby dont take me serious, this just happens to be my name
Aaayyyy the writing an exam tomorrow squad
Great stuff. And in the midst of the Fin chat, so glad you mentioned those kicks down the centre, bisecting the cover and making them turn, which Gatland described as pointless. I thought his graceless comments on Russell's performance were a disgrace. Can't believe the Lion's management are already talking to him about Australia in '25. In the meantime, Scotland (with Price and Russell, Hogg and VDM, Watson and the two props) v the Boks in November looks mouthwatering, provided no-one gets injured in the two matches before it. Townsend will not be Gatland.
100% too bad Redpath will still be injured but I expect some game with an actual Townsend attack.
With George Horne and Ross Thompson on the bench 👍🏼🏴🤤
I am a simple man - I see Squidge, I click!
One hell of a series and one hell of a way for the Bokke to take the series. Grats to the Bokke and the BI Lions for a great series
As a brit, I lived and worked in s.a for 9 years, up until 2018. An amazing country, wonderful people and beautiful landscapes (although not without its problems, for sure)!However it really depressed me when the springboks went through their dip in form circa 2017 how many people were blaming race - positive discrimination and quotas. So quick to jump on the race bandwagon. But look at the incredible African talent available in the team in this test- Am, Mapimpi, koliisi. Your strength lies in your diversity but also your unity. Celebrate your heritage and embrace what you have. Stay proud. The rugby World is a better place when the springboks are strong. Thanks for being my adopted home for 9 precious years ( and birth place of my children during that time!).
exactly right.
Dont foget about Cheslin Kolbe he is our best black south African talent at the momemt, he is from Cape town like myself, but nevertheless we are all proud of them.
Can I just say that Lukhanyo Am is really, really, (like REALLY) good
Definitely not a pretty series, but in terms of game 3 things were super close and tight. I'm a springbok supporter and from my personal perspective, Russell was absolutely bloody brilliant for the Lions and should've been man of the match. See you boys again in 12 years
I am no expert, but I sense that the series was first and foremost a chess-game between 2 high quality coaches that were trying to out-wit each other - more particularly so Gatland.
Squidge (and the Bok coaches) said beforehand: "Gatland has chosen a 'running team'". It seems to me that Gatland then thought "I (may have) outwitted them" and went the other route. One can criticize Gatland, or one can praise Rassie (sorry, I mean Jacques, not). I somehow lean towards praising Erasmus: The Boks seemed ready for whatever Gatland's game-plan was going be on any of the days.
when I say, I've refreshed my feed 100's of times waiting for this. I'm not exaggerating
Squidge, yours and Wibble’s are the only analysis that actually matter in my rugby world, thank you. You appreciate tactical aspects of the game that incredible players like o’Driscoll don’t even seem to get.
O'Driscoll is a horrendous pundit
Would also add the wonderful Geraint Davies (GDD Coaching) and The Dead Ball Area to that list but completely agree, some good analysis here.
Link me to wibbles
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@@Amandla-Awethu thank you
Thanks again… I agree that Russel was AMAZING! As a South African, I really thought you might have had us, and I didn’t really mind because this game was so much better than the first two
Had Biggar not been injured so early (and I don't wish him harm) then Russell wouldn't have been on the field. He also singlehandedly made a win in 3rd test possible. So many TV commentators got it so wrong.
Thanks Squidge - great analysis!
They targeted Cowan and Lawes like an open try line 😂😂😂 it is definitely Russy i agree, you killed me man, its really funny well done Sir and thank you
Squidge:... you are not hear to hear me rant...
Us: we are literally here to hear u rant with distinction
Brilliant analysis!
I sincerely think Finn Russell would have made a big difference in the series. He made a big difference to the Lions when he played. I was extremely worried from a South African perspective.
Best Rugby breakdown on the Internet! Thanks Squidge!
And here I was already looking forward to your analysis for the Rugby Championship 😭 Enjoy your break Squidgy... you will be missed❤🇿🇦
Just pure quality content. Hats off, squidge!
Cracking analysis and a lovely touch with the message to Miles Harrison. One of the great voices of the game, the Lions just isn't the same without him.
Cheslin topping off his try by kicking family jewls at 6:28
He used them as a tribute in his blood magic ritual for the try. And invented time travel to send them back a few seconds earlier so his past self could make the tribute.
Squidge #1 rugby game analysis Been watchimg this channel since the 2019 world cup. You are the fairest, honest and funniest analyst, give out fair criticism and kudos in one sentence, see things thru a microscope whilst panning the field that a lot of coaches and tmo s would sleep thru. Cheers mate, you are the finest spirit of the game and thanks again for a fair channel. # respect from SA
"De Allende fixing Laws like World Rugby keep trying to." - Brilliant!
As a Saffa the standout for me was Finn Russel and I would much rather see teams develop special talent like him than continue to rely on safe choices.
Safe choices is what wins you world cups, B&I lions series. I can also tell u haven't watched finn long enough there's a reason they say with him u either win by 20 or lose by 20.
@@lionbear3515 I got that from the video and have not seen much of him, but I can say that it was refreshing to see the style of rugby he brought this game.
@@pjvdm just like i doubt u think Jantjies is world class, it's the same situation with finn don't blame u though for thinking he is brilliant he did have a decent game although i would've loved to see Dan continue as we would have had a better chance at winning considering his kicking.
@@lionbear3515 Finn didn’t miss any kicks, genius. Dan Biggar was bang average and boring all series.
@@lionbear3515 Not sure about that since he kicked really well. Perhaps if Dan has it in him to pull a Morne Steyn he can prove you right in 12 years.
Blokkies Joubert being one of your Patreons delve so deep into SA rugby lore, great stuff to that person 👌
Ek het dit ook gesien en gewonder!! Haak hom Blokkies!!
Russell saved that game regardless of the result
Codswallop
@@redemrys5342 Ditto
Well said. Spot on :)
@@redemrys5342 We can debate that but what is true? Without Russell? Boks win that game far easier.
@@redemrys5342 he was on the losing side but without AWJ bringing a new meaning to average (5th best lock on tour but only cause Ryan and Gray weren’t picked, and tactically losing the game by going for the corner where he can always go backward) and this was probably his best, LW - he’s great under the high ball my arse , 2 catches in the test series, he is great in defence showing Kolbe the inside and he is great in attack but can’t even convert an easy 2 on 1 - relying on one run 5 years ago,and Curry is a penalty machine who cost 7 points. Next tour Welsh are left with LRZ any others will only be granted agains a compulsory 14 man opposition. Or if Gats is back acting as sugar daddy.
Will use this next week 👍Thanks Squidge..
Nice one Rassie ;-)
Imagine if Finn played every test
Imagine if Hogg had played in every game ya bampot
He played the last test and the lions still lost…
@@JenkiJ he created more chances than anyone else and didn't miss a kick...spread those extra chances over the three games and the outcome could've been different.
Wouldve made it hard yes
Whilst I agree Russell should have been the starting 10 in all the tests, he was out injured for the first two, so it wasn't an option to pick him.
Since the game, I have watched a number of English and South African analyses of why and how the Springboks won the game. I must say that a number panelists made some bitter and nasty comments so I found watching your programme very refreshing and factual with really good analysis. Well done.
Totally agree. Squidge has really brought a fresh perspective. A type of Finn in the rugby analysis sense.
Indeed, Squidge and Two Cents Rugby are the best out there.
You know you love Squidgey when you LIKE the video before watching it.....!
Squidge...
Respect....
Ur Welsh
But a pure pundit...
Well done....
U explain Rugby Union like a fairytale.
@squidge this one goes next level, a country mile in front of any analysis on television. So many call outs on this, my fav: calling out Kolbe's facial expression with six red shirts coming down the pike was genius; enhanced the whole series and made you appreciate the Boks commitment even more. So close, yet so far.
not going to lie as a South African Finn Russell has my respect, honestly it was a crime he did not start in the series because he was phenomenal
Don‘t mind me. I am just here waiting for a certain Jako Johan to comment on this video and praising the analysis of the sublime SA strategy
Cheers Squidge, I hope I speak for all of us when I say your videos have made the online Rugby community infinitely better
Finn's kicking for touch from penalties was way better than Biggars aswell, alot of kickers not just Biggar don't try and carve enough metres when kicking for touch
This is especially important when kicking near the 5 metre line, so many times I see other kickers just kick it out 10-15 metres from the line making it so much more difficult to maul over, 5 metres out the maul is well on
Thanks Squidge that was very insightful more so than a lot ex-player pundits of both sides.
I don't know if Finn Russell was not fit for the 2nd test but it seemed madness not to have used him if he was.He certainly opened us up a number of times.
Hopefully Gatland is not in charge in 12 years time.
Um, realistically, can't see SA still standing in 12 years if left to the politicians- only in rugby that they understand together they're strong.
Lets just all admit it, we all wake up each morning immediately check our Phones hoping their is a notification saying Squidge uploaded his next video. Then immediately disappointed if is not uploaded, go through the day, looking every time I get a message hoping to see the notification. Then it comes, everything stops, chase away the kids, wife even stop in the grocery store to watch it, knowing I will watch it later when I get home again.
I am just glad Warren Gatland did not employ him for the tour otherwise SA would of lost, SA won because Rassie watches his videos. ;-D
Finally! Was so looking forward to this one!
Please continue to send Rassie the analysis of the games ahead, we all know that was a major key to success in the B&I Lions tour 🍻🍻
The same way Gatland has the opportunity to expose the boks.
Salty.
Love your commentary. The in-depth analysis and background stuff are really great.
Why hasn't anyone signed this guy to their technical team. Awesome analysis squidge, keep em coming.
He does freelance work for Rassie. It's clear that Rassie is the only international coach that watches him.
I love for you gush over Kolbe, chief. Always leaves me in a laugh spasm.
Squidge I would love it if you could do an in depth analysis on the fall of the wallabies… There’s A LOT of obvious things (lack of popularity in an overpopulated sports market, results of shitty management, loss of players overseas and to the NRL, etc) that I’m aware of, but there’s also so much individual talent in the squad and the country that just seems to never consistently gel. I think an in depth analysis would be really interesting!
U really analyse rugby at a different level. Enjoy your videos very much. Greetings from South Africa
“It’s Finn changing to a different page” love that sentence, Finn just opens up to a random page and makes it work
I have to write a very difficult work related letter. My motivation: When the letter is done, I may Squidge! Yippee!
Winning the Rugby Championship.
Winning the World Cup.
Winning the Lions Tour.
This Springboks team has been blessed. Springbok fans have been blessed.
Worth checking out where Willie comes from to provide support to Luke on the Kolbe try, reading the play before it happens. Reinach reacts quickly too, running in 'support' with a little blocking run. Also though you can't really see it at that angle, Luke evades a tackle on his way through (he was just incredible this tour).
Squidge Rugby is by far the best channel on YT🙌
im sorry but i loved watching people fight over the springboks vs lions, it shows people are still passionate about the sport
Yes! Week made. Thanks for all your efforts mate, you make Rugby better.
Awesome video, I cannot tell you how much I look forward to seeing your newest work.
Another masterful analysis! Squidge to join the Bok coaching staff!
Squidge, I always love your videos, but man, did you outdo yourself with this one. I was in stitches the whole way through. Please release the script tp this one. "Hell's most adorable demonn". Dead.
Thanks squidge.5 Stars again.
I've loved your feedback and analysis of this series. All your previous work as well. Well done my friend. What a great job indeed.
Squidge for the love of God please cover the Rugby Championship. Even if you have to do the videos with a voice changer and wig, and upload it to dodgy sites so that Sanzaar cant find you. NZvsRSA 100th test will be huge
Under the assumed name SirSquidgySquidge
We need to get Jaco Johan to help @Squidge Rugby get through to SANZAAR. This championship will not be complete without getting Squidgey's analysis.
And United Rugby Championship to please?
Finally!!! Squidge review on the series!!!
Having looked and Morne I think nostalgia and creating fairytales is part of the Springboks DNA.
2007 Os Durant
2015 Victor Matfield
2019 Frans Steyn and Schalk Britz
2021 Morné Steyn.
Like having an inspirational captain these fairytales galvanise the team, to play for more than them selfs.
It inspires the next generation but also the current generation that might have given up hope of again being a springbok.
It inspires the players in France/Japan/England to dream and believe I'm only 29 one-day I can still become a bok.
Rewatching this vid as a trip down memory lane. Wondering if we (the boks) will still have a fairytale ending to the world cup in a few weeks...
On a side note, how does Squidge not have millions of subscribers??? He is brilliant. I'm always learning about the game, reliving the goosebumps moments and having a good chuckle watching his content 👌
Old mate getting sack tapped by checking kolbe in that try 😳
Squidge, straight to the top of the class. Brilliant analysis and four snorting laughs. Well done, sir!
Brilliant summation. 3rd time I've watched it on your channel
6:36 that's how you know Kolbe is a great lad. "Cheers"
4:47
Captain speaking to past captian👑
Great job on this. Love your breakdown videos. Very entertaining and accurate.
I am a huge Springbok supporter and was so worried during the game but I knew that no other rugby team in the world shows more fight than this team and knew we were going to pull tbrough and win this game. Legendary!
This channel makes rugby fun!
Gives me tingles when you say South Africa 😭 🦌
"A series that's taught us what happens when an immovable object meets another immovable object" 😂😂 class
"Hey about we all start to like Owen Farrell for a month"Squidge never disappoints😂
6:10 I said the exact same thing watching this live!
Excellent as always Squidge, thanks!
@SquidgeRugby thank you for your continued insightful reviews. Honestly I don't think there is a better person who breaks down the game. Keep up the amazing work.
Honestly how did Finn not get MOTM? I don't like this thing of giving it to a winning player by default
Did you not see Kolbe's try? But I think there should be two rewards: the most impactful player, and a play of the game.
I agree on that, the MOTM can be on the losing side, Finn played brilliantly and deserved the MOTM, oh I am a South African, so no Bias in my statement.
@@Laurentus agreed there. I didn't think Kolbe did a whole deal over most of the match but that was a brilliant try
I mean there are south Africans calling for Eben or Mostert for MOTM but 60 odd seconds of brilliance gets the award. Forwards deserved that one as it was am arm wrestle. Had Finn manager to orchestrate a try from his antics bo doubt he would have got it.
Love Squide's analysis. Genuinely learn something I hadn't spotted every time. Just wish he'd slooooow down his commentary sometimes!
Been waiting for this video
The more things change, the Morné Steyn the same…
@Bernard Becker
Lol! He'll only be 49 in twelve years' time...
I absolutely share your enthusiasm for Finn Russell. Had he played the entire test series I seriously doubt that the Boks would have won. He is bloody magnificent.
You sir, are 100% correct. Russel was sublime.
It's 2034 & Morne just converted another winning penalty from 70m.
A series of "what ifs". Biggest one for me is, what if it hadn't been Gatland? The books which will come out promise to make fascinating reading. The first two questions I'd like to see answered are 1) How unfit was Russell. 2) When would he have come on if Biggar hadn't been injured.
This is genuinely so good
Like every video is my new fave video after I watch it
Just wow
Top work keep it up
"And then, De Allende fixes Lawes like World Rugby keep trying to." 🤣
That ending had me dying😭😭😭😭
Where was it from? What was Will doing??
@@rickstarz idk but i was laughing my A$$ of😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Great video. I would add Finn was also outstanding kicking at goal and in 2nd half made 2 huge pressure kicks.