So are the Springboks back? | Squidge Rugby

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  • @astronomicaljj5187
    @astronomicaljj5187 5 ปีที่แล้ว +684

    Who’s watching after South Africa won the World Cup 2019

  • @shaunmatthews6889
    @shaunmatthews6889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    You had no idea how freakishly accurate you were.. well done!

  • @julianpienaar6329
    @julianpienaar6329 5 ปีที่แล้ว +388

    Aged like wine.

    • @Nobodyokbro
      @Nobodyokbro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @lesego6144
      @lesego6144 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My exact thought as the vid finished

    • @longegg9892
      @longegg9892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lesego6144 oh, it has aged so so well

    • @jaymeister4850
      @jaymeister4850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like wine, you say?
      I'll drink to that 🍷🍷

  • @LivingLikeMe06
    @LivingLikeMe06 5 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    It was their greatest reinvention, boks take the 2019 cup

  • @medixienormous4889
    @medixienormous4889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    ‘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

    • @sesetio338
      @sesetio338 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why though?

    • @medixienormous4889
      @medixienormous4889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      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

    • @sesetio338
      @sesetio338 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@medixienormous4889 Oh, that's similar to New Zealand buying Island players from the Pacific Rugby Academy. lol

    • @harryjackson8848
      @harryjackson8848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also signed the other two du preez brothers

    • @scotthamilton6062
      @scotthamilton6062 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      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.

  • @TwoCentsRugby
    @TwoCentsRugby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +448

    I will never be able to look at Adriaan Strauss the same way again after that Boris Johnson comparison... 🥺

    • @dannymullen6641
      @dannymullen6641 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣

    • @stephensheridan6402
      @stephensheridan6402 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha...thanks for the that i almost forgot xD

    • @JTM1809
      @JTM1809 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Two Cents Rugby
      You here, my friend?
      I gotta say, taking rants on somebody's physical appearance is kind of a low blow...

    • @RoloMelon
      @RoloMelon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We call him the vanilla gorilla.

    • @beaztsnipr
      @beaztsnipr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yo big fan man. From Hams.

  • @jacklong8654
    @jacklong8654 5 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    Nothing better than getting back from rugby practice to see a squidge rugby 🤩🤩

  • @matthewgroenewald6575
    @matthewgroenewald6575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Well to answer your question, yes the Springboks are back💚

  • @adamdickinson2894
    @adamdickinson2894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    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

    • @nguboyengwekaluvuyo6219
      @nguboyengwekaluvuyo6219 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bad coaches hampered his game a bit. Seems to be back to his best now though 👌

    • @kenny19221
      @kenny19221 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @crowbarbob1900
      @crowbarbob1900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kenny stop crying baby... It's a big boys game.

    • @lukebaker3633
      @lukebaker3633 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kenny19221 what a joke.. Abs have always been the dirtiest team on the planet...

    • @andrewrobinson2690
      @andrewrobinson2690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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!

  • @Th3Sensei808
    @Th3Sensei808 5 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    As an Australian I accept your title and will work hard to live up to your expectations

    • @alexanderwilson2812
      @alexanderwilson2812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ?

    • @OCinneide
      @OCinneide 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@alexanderwilson2812 he's a prick

    • @reesevans6856
      @reesevans6856 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah its bad when someone stands up for what they believe i agree too

    • @garthfairfield8357
      @garthfairfield8357 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @mvumsiayo3214
      @mvumsiayo3214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      We love you Australia. Sincerely, South Africa

  • @noctali8049
    @noctali8049 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I am South African. This brought tears to my eyes...

  • @0427alf
    @0427alf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @jarrodprice7128
    @jarrodprice7128 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Squidge was right 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @themannix1
    @themannix1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    I watch a squidge video, I feel like a rugby expert. Simple

  • @jameslenney
    @jameslenney 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    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!

    • @joneh9483
      @joneh9483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Well would you look at that

    • @justskid
      @justskid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nailed it

  • @Polski_Kiwi
    @Polski_Kiwi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I'm a New Zealand born Springboks fan lol so happy to see them draw against NZ

    • @kreasan
      @kreasan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @taraishot100
      @taraishot100 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

    • @beastiejw
      @beastiejw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@taraishot100 Only if it's a conversion. Definitely not allowed when it's a penalty

    • @calvingroenewald2497
      @calvingroenewald2497 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @calvingroenewald2497
      @calvingroenewald2497 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Makchu Cook COUGH NEWLANDS

  • @archvermin
    @archvermin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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.

  • @francohay7943
    @francohay7943 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    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

  • @poloconchuir5173
    @poloconchuir5173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @garynicholls4
    @garynicholls4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I cannot wait until this world cup and your channel is helping to encourage my enthusiasm. Love your videos.

  • @dawidkimberg
    @dawidkimberg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    If only Springbok fans themselves could be this optimistic about the state of the game in South Africa...

    • @theultimatesharpshooter6734
      @theultimatesharpshooter6734 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The country is full of pessimism, its no surprise that they pessimistic about their national teams.

    • @jonathan1391544
      @jonathan1391544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Id say that we are cautiously optomistic

    • @Konst_Abel
      @Konst_Abel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Preach brother! Us Saffas are just a bunch of whiners.

    • @jaysosaaa7975
      @jaysosaaa7975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Konst_Abel "saffas"? no one here says that! IMPOSTER!!

    • @badnoisebebopblackoutnetwo3348
      @badnoisebebopblackoutnetwo3348 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @ruanpansegrouw3438
    @ruanpansegrouw3438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    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.

    • @backyardfifa3649
      @backyardfifa3649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You were correct ✅

    • @Narapoia1
      @Narapoia1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @benjones1691
    @benjones1691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    As a sale sharks fan I was just waiting for that comment to come through and when it did it was brilliant

  • @sampottinger5840
    @sampottinger5840 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am a massive Springbok fan and still managed to learn a lot from this video, great stuff man. Keep it up!

  • @omnomnom8092
    @omnomnom8092 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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).

    • @crowbarbob1900
      @crowbarbob1900 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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....

  • @stuhill9500
    @stuhill9500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    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

    • @hannocoetzer8763
      @hannocoetzer8763 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      SA Guy, well said

    • @jodyknipe4275
      @jodyknipe4275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      let raise another for James Small

    • @armandrossouw65
      @armandrossouw65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jodyknipe4275 lets raise another for chester williams

  • @jonboy2950
    @jonboy2950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    There's no burger like a Schalk Burger.

    • @Karma-qt4ji
      @Karma-qt4ji 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Worst fly half we ever had....

    • @mduscimyhe8551
      @mduscimyhe8551 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You don't understand how fun is shouting out Afrikaans last names during Ruby matches

  • @pierrekoekemoer
    @pierrekoekemoer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Was waiting for this masterpiece Thanks Squidge you are the real MVP.
    Go Bokke !!! 🐐🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
    #bringdiebekerhuistoe

    • @alexanderfooy723
      @alexanderfooy723 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pierre Koekemoer Hier kom die Bokke!

    • @PepperSquad
      @PepperSquad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hierdie jaar is hy ons sin

    • @pierrekoekemoer
      @pierrekoekemoer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PepperSquad Ek stem saam dink ons het n goeie kaans om hom te vat 🏉🏆🏆

    • @tiaanvanwyk101
      @tiaanvanwyk101 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @armandrossouw65
      @armandrossouw65 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tiaanvanwyk101 die swart mense in die span verdien almal om daar te wees behalwe mapimpi

  • @NickKrige
    @NickKrige 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm embarrassed about how much more you know about my national rugby team than I do. Great vid.

  • @HenryDube72
    @HenryDube72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Erasmus whose name sounds like a brand of magic stationery"

  • @FY-uu9hl
    @FY-uu9hl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Your ability to get your videos to ten minutes is unmatched

  • @harryacker3323
    @harryacker3323 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!!!

  • @an1mal69698
    @an1mal69698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @jayparkerryan3262
    @jayparkerryan3262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @tiaancloete5133
    @tiaancloete5133 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

    • @ciaranbrk
      @ciaranbrk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 👍🏻

  • @paulmarais4988
    @paulmarais4988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for backing the Sprinkboks! You can surely predict the future because SA is on fire! 🔥

  • @sliceofmatt
    @sliceofmatt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    The guy you circled (at minute 2:47) is actually Chippie Solomon and not Allister Coetzee

    • @TransurLifeawai
      @TransurLifeawai 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bwa ha ha !

    • @brutismaximus1
      @brutismaximus1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I taught he looked too manly to be that muppet

  • @hearthstonedecks4162
    @hearthstonedecks4162 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Whos here after the final! Boys!

  • @TheDarren1423
    @TheDarren1423 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The last 5 mins of this video are prophetic

    • @Ebendejongh1
      @Ebendejongh1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats a good way of putting it

  • @alternativebassist
    @alternativebassist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @dexterstanleytauvao
    @dexterstanleytauvao 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 😂

  • @TheChate7
    @TheChate7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @calvingroenewald2497
    @calvingroenewald2497 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yes Squidge. The Springboks, are back🏆 .

  • @walterstevens8676
    @walterstevens8676 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @user-uw2px3si3u
    @user-uw2px3si3u 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Watching Faf's highlights gives me goosebumps.

  • @EckardtEdits
    @EckardtEdits 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @anderssongibbs9013
    @anderssongibbs9013 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all your videos Squidge! Fantastic analysis, and amusing commentry. Keep up the great work. Don't change a thing. Greetings from New Zealand :-)

  • @ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909
    @ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love your channel boet! Solid review! Let's go BOKKE! I think Argentina will be a force this year..

  • @francescomartiradonna6995
    @francescomartiradonna6995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 👏👏👏👍

  • @mariuskruger37
    @mariuskruger37 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @braindeadprawn
    @braindeadprawn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally a boks video, its been a year since the last one.

  • @praneshpremsager2741
    @praneshpremsager2741 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRILLIANT analysis in hindsight Mate , Impressive !!!!

  • @nelsonngcebetsha3127
    @nelsonngcebetsha3127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a South African I thank you for making the video. It has renewed my faith in the Springboks

    • @nelsonngcebetsha3127
      @nelsonngcebetsha3127 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @mikekamler
    @mikekamler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloody bloody bloody bloody excellent video! Totally subscribed!

  • @danielevans2164
    @danielevans2164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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

  • @garthfairfield8357
    @garthfairfield8357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed that video mate...yes the bokke have become something of a enigma an enigma that will probably kick ass

  • @menardprez5910
    @menardprez5910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2:37 "Allister Coetzee a man who never looked quite at home in a tracksuit" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @User-uq1pj
    @User-uq1pj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel is by far my favorite TH-cam 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

  • @matthewalexander7574
    @matthewalexander7574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow amazing video. Very informative and spot on. Loved it. Well done. The final comment. It could be the Boks greatest RWC ever

  • @gavinshaw6732
    @gavinshaw6732 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your work! Technical and incredibly funny. I'm learning a lot about the game I love so much!

  • @dewellsy
    @dewellsy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @Randomoter
    @Randomoter 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best rugby analysis show I have found. What a surprise find on my feed. Shot Bru.

  • @Keiphton27
    @Keiphton27 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @BeegMike
    @BeegMike 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How have I lived without SquidgeRugby until now? This analysis has whispered life into my soul

  • @marcusquist3914
    @marcusquist3914 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @AlfredTheGreatestEver
    @AlfredTheGreatestEver 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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.

    • @jonathan1391544
      @jonathan1391544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      George o'callaghan problem is that we have quotas which fuck up our selection

    • @Karma-qt4ji
      @Karma-qt4ji 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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.

    • @llewellynlamb9545
      @llewellynlamb9545 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

    • @Karma-qt4ji
      @Karma-qt4ji 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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.

    • @Karma-qt4ji
      @Karma-qt4ji 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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?

  • @throughtheeyesofasage7096
    @throughtheeyesofasage7096 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The accuracy😕❤️, spot on champ. Happy you were backing us

  • @FinleyMcB
    @FinleyMcB 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I promise that as soon as I’m no longer broke, I’ll give you something on Patreon, I love your videos.

  • @renatojohnsson5548
    @renatojohnsson5548 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent stuff squidgy, you've got yourself a new fan

  • @debeerpaul
    @debeerpaul 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    To beat ABs on their home turf has more meaning than any World Cup. Still a good show though.

    • @crowbarbob1900
      @crowbarbob1900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PollieBear I cried with Pieter-Steph..... It was one of the greatest moments of my life

  • @hanrewiese2819
    @hanrewiese2819 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video aged very well. Love your work squidge

  • @jessebrojessebro2330
    @jessebrojessebro2330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    *watches Invictus once*
    "I too am a expert in South African rugby history."

  • @DesertEagleSam
    @DesertEagleSam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They are back, back in time for hunting season

  • @robertshaff4829
    @robertshaff4829 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The year is 2027. SFM has just kicked the winning conversion in the 3 peat. Gqeberha gets renamed squidgetown

  • @thembelanihdlamini5395
    @thembelanihdlamini5395 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This video aged well.

  • @m.h.7364
    @m.h.7364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    New Zeland : dominant
    Scotland : luckless
    Georgia : giant
    English : despised
    Australia : pricks
    France : French

  • @eugeneduplessis140
    @eugeneduplessis140 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spoke to a colleague today who supports England and went to Japan for the final.... "Just wait until the lion's tour and we beat you before the World cup." Somehow the Brits struggle almost as much as the Aussies to congratulate opposition team supporters. No wonder they are not celebrated by others when they win.

  • @bluecafu5593
    @bluecafu5593 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 💙

  • @mushroom7840
    @mushroom7840 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this ❤
    From a South African

  • @HiltonRalphs
    @HiltonRalphs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm here after we're back on top! 95, 07 & 19!

  • @itspeacethatmakesplenty.1923
    @itspeacethatmakesplenty.1923 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another awesome job Squidge, love your analysis keep it up!

  • @MotshidisiMohono22
    @MotshidisiMohono22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aged like fine wine 👌🏾🔥

  • @gibean
    @gibean 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i hope Rassie can bring back the tenacity of counter rucking effectively like during his time at the world cup ... go bokke!!!

  • @lsdesignweb
    @lsdesignweb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    4:13 "lads if we don't get our shit together we'll lose to Japan in like 20 years and 4 months" LOL
    6:18 "The winger is also alone ... hence my natural position" XD

  • @mirja-carmaladelport302
    @mirja-carmaladelport302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "A Lego mini figure or surfer dude" 100% accurate

  • @surperseal
    @surperseal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Only faster thing than we clicking on this video is Cobus Reinach

  • @alyssafourie688
    @alyssafourie688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am South African and I am dying from laughter at how you pronounced some of the names😂😂😂

    • @lumkamsomi2836
      @lumkamsomi2836 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah😂 "Erazmaz"

    • @HenryDube72
      @HenryDube72 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lumkamsomi2836 "Razzie" 😅

  • @staxter6
    @staxter6 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nailed it Squidge. Love u and the final result.

  • @dtferreira5556
    @dtferreira5556 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video 🤟. Great summary of a complicated situation

  • @thedr00
    @thedr00 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    "he looks like a man who'd permanently lost his zebra" is the funniest line I've heard this year, wonderful stuff.

  • @killerfc909
    @killerfc909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    South Africa also has one of the most skillful backline it's ever had.

    • @benl4862
      @benl4862 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a bit concerned about the centre pair...

    • @garthfairfield8357
      @garthfairfield8357 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      As long as Elton isn't playing it should be ok

  • @inaporras3758
    @inaporras3758 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Oof have fun not sleeping and just making videos 24/7 for the next couple months 😊

  • @TheRythmdoctor
    @TheRythmdoctor 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best rugby channel on YT without doubt.

  • @noahellis768
    @noahellis768 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video man!! Keep up the good work

  • @SkinnyBruRugby
    @SkinnyBruRugby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

    • @SkinnyBruRugby
      @SkinnyBruRugby 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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

    • @jonathan1391544
      @jonathan1391544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think the number is actaully around 700

    • @SkinnyBruRugby
      @SkinnyBruRugby 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonathan1391544 damn! A lot more than I thought!

  • @montybrewster7
    @montybrewster7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great stuff as always dude, I reckon we'll see SA back at it this WC I'm sure.

  • @christiangerhardt2408
    @christiangerhardt2408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Aaaaaaand then Kolisi rightly denied white prevelige touting hard work as the recipe to success. He got crucified by the ANC and their cronies.

    • @thesarge8951
      @thesarge8951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Perhaps because the ANC confuses success with wealth where corruption of course is their recipe of choice.

  • @Amanzi379
    @Amanzi379 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You hit the nail on the head with this prediction.

  • @Tango12372
    @Tango12372 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    new sub from South Africa. Great vids, bud... cheers!

  • @catherinelynnfraser2001
    @catherinelynnfraser2001 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to watch a few times to get all your content but I don’t mind. Brilliant insights as always. Thanks for including Folau; others have left him out😎