@@pre-dawnraid9037 Stormers fan here also - problem is if Stormers loose, and Ultster win, then Stormers face prospect of playing Leinster (or even Bulls) away. Tough for Lions but if they just had one more match during the season they wouldn't be depending on the permutations for other sides. They just needed more consistency - and not to have lost to some silly teams. Hope they make it. What's really cruel is that the pathetic Sharks still have a chance to make it to Champions Cup if they beat Gloucester.
Man I love your channel so much! Started following you at the World Cup and you are by far the best and most entertaining analyzer/ As a South African I just love you and your channel.
@ICantSplel there are, but the SA teams all own (or have a long renting contract) for the big stadiums And the unions make a lot of money from hosting the Springbok matches in these stadiums too, so it'd be financially bad if they had to rent a second stadium for club matches and keep Springboks in big stadiums
@@ICantSplel Traditionally the unions "own" the test stadiums, not SARU. There is a smaller stadium in the Ellispark complex, a 30k seater, but it doesn't have suites. And the Lions make a big portion of their income from renting out the suites to businesses on longterm leases.
Well done to the Lions from a Glasgow fan. Incredible defense leading to incredible counter-attacking rugby with 14 men. Glasgow looked completely shot. I'd respectfully suggest Lions' second and third tries were both way offside at the breakdown/turnover, but the way Lions (and Glasgow) played in the second half, I don't think it would have made any difference. Congratulations again. Scintillating play.
Agree the tries definitely had a claim to be checked but glasgow Completely threw the game after the lions went down to 13. They thought the game was just a guaranteed win and got blasted
Lions are really such an underrated team in my opinion. They don’t have many household names but they really are a quality side. I believe they have one of the best away records in URC. I really think they could be a force in the next few years
Tbh, I wrote off the Lions chances at half time but kept watching, hoping for a miracle. What a second half! JC Pretorius is following in Kwagga Smith's footsteps - Same high school, Blitzbokke, Lions and hopefully the Boks Jordan Hendrikse had a great game in the unfamiliar 12 jersey, standing in for Marius Louw Krappies van den Berg is behind a long line of Bok scrummies as well as Nohamba The Lions back three - Edwill van der Merwe, Rabz Maxwane and Quan Horn - were solid on defence and on attack Sanele Nohamba changed the game when he came on
This game made a lot of sense. Glasgow went to Hard to soon and had nothing left in the tank to mitigate the effect of altitude. Glasgow's game plan gave the lions a great strategic advantage.
I was at the game, incredible. I have spoken to a number of European players after Lions games and many of them say they struggle with the altitude in the second half so I thought this is what happened. I met Matt Fagerson after the game, wonderful gentleman, he said the altitude didn't bother them at all, so apparently not that. Just not their day, I guess. The lions are still a very young team, it's awesome to see.
Great game of rugga.. loved Glasgow approach but feel they got their strategy wrong, they should have tried to slow the game down, as altitude definitely played its part.. great win Lions..👌
Lions are interesting because tho they may not have the big names, they have good structures and systems... goes back to their overhaul via John Mitchell some years back (built on by Johan Ackerman), even bringing in Carlos Spencer. Which culminated in them reaching 2 super rugby finals. So they're always exciting to watch (from a Stormers supporter) and have a lot of talented up-n-coming players
Crazy that this Lions team has no Boks. But certainly quite a few knocking on the door. I agree about van den Berg - he's been consistently good this season. But so has Nohamba, in two positions. Who do you call up between those two? Another Lion who's having a blinder of a season (and pity he got hurt in this game) is Emmanuel Tshituka. For a few years he played in his brother's shadow, but ever since Vincent left he's been absolutely brilliant. But to be fair, all the other loosies - Horn, Venter, Pretorius - would look at home in green and gold. And then there's my man, Edwill van der Merwe. What a player. Fearless, lightning quick, brilliant feet, a rock on defence - he's just an allround great winger and would be my first Lion call up to the Boks. Possibly in place of Mapimpi. Oh, and of course Quan Horn. He must be in the running too.
You have a good chance of beating the Stormers as they are now in the playoff stages. And beating the Lions won't really move them up a position. So very good chance of them winning. I really hope the Lions make it to play off stages. I just want as many RSA teams to be there. And with a more than likely Bulls vs. Stormers QF, we need them. And I want Francke Horn to make the bok squad.
Yes but the bulls did not return the favor for the lions, they allowed Benneton to get a bonus point. The Lions would be 8 instead of nine. Bulls defence is not good and that will cost them the trophy 🏆
As a lions fan, i did not expect that to be the end result especially at half time. I personally felt that the altitude had an effect on the game. The 2nd half it seemed Glasgow fatigued a bit in my opinion.
Regarding Morne, when he first came onto the Lions team around 3,4 years ago, I was always comparing him to a young Faf De Klerk (from around 2015-2017, coincidentally also at the Lions), in that its a scrum half who loves playing the game at a high tempo and is always willing to have a snipe, one major drawback though is that the kicking game I don’t think is up to Springbok Standard, Faf fixed that when he went to Sale but everytime I see Morne lining up a box kick I’ll admit I do brace for any possibility. At the moment the South African scrumhalf depth is also insane with Faf, Cobus (granted he is probably going to be phased out now because of age), Williams, Hendrikse, Nohamba, Papier and Jantjies (albiet I don’t rate Jaintjies’s chances, he has been on a downwards trend since 2019) but that is still some list Oh and don’t worry, I’ve been supporting the Lions for over a decade now and they don’t make much sense to me either 😆, I've seen them loose some absolute shockers and I've seen them come back from 20 points down against a Barret infused Hurricanes side, I've seen them put 40 points on a Sharks team in a currie cup final with 7 well known future springbok names (Lambie,Beast,Alberts, Du Plessis brothers, Pietersen, Marcell Coetzee) and then get relegated from Super Rugby a few months later, I've seen them go through an entire Currie Cup campaign unbeaten and seen them go through an entire Super Rugby campaign with only 1 loss only to loose the final (1 of 3 finals lost in a row), In short they, like any sports team I suppose, send your emotions for a 6 every 5 minutes And i wouldn’t change it
The SA commentators hinted during the game that Glasgow had started at a very high pace and perhaps underestimated the effect of the hot weather and altitude. They seemed to run out of steam. The lions seem to get stronger. Just a thought! Great channel as always. Always enjoy listening!
Tim, these are the Lions. On a good day, they'll give you a reason to Love rugby. Even during Super Rugby days, they surprised everyone under Sets De Bruyn ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂. A fan from Joburg 😅😅😅
You are 100% right about Morne vd Berg. The problem is if you play for any other province than the Bulls and the Stormers your chances are limited of drawing the springbok coach's attention.
I like your comments about the law changes maybe backfiring. This goes double for ideas to reduce subs to return rugby to more of an endurance sport compared to today’s power game. That was a big part of the 95 bok win. With half of SA teams based at altitude and producing players like Elrich Louw and PSDT, even those reducing subs can really empower the boks rather than the opposite.
Not the first time a team can't get up at altitude two weeks in a row. Happened to Crusaders and Highlanders in Super 12 and 14 so trying to keep up the pace backfired, but even then this was still extraordinary stuff from the Lions 🥳🇿🇦 Think this year's URC has finally won over Super Rugby fans like me...
Tim, you're not alone with your Vd Berg rapture. He's been my pick for the past few years as a Bok 9. Imagine him and Grant Williams as your 9s? Nightmarish for the opposition. I also wouldn't mind seeing Edwil Vd Merwe and KLA on the Bok wings. Manie Libbok at 10, and Damien Willemse at 12 weren't too shabby either. Add Am at 13 and Tyrone Green at 15, and you've got a pretty handy backline.
That would be a sight to see. Very much attacking players, but they can defend too. With Cheslin, Esterhuizen, and Jessie there as well to fight for places. The Boks are much more than just forwards and scrums.
@@5jacksonsjourney179 yes, exactly . So much depth of talent and experience in South Africa. We're blessed. To that mix you could also add Dan du Plessis, Sacha FM, and Quan Horn.
Just a question… not related to this awesome game… just curious if there’s a world body or legal team that can challenge world rugby body as to law changes that are made…. Or is World rugby a totalitarianism type governing body?
I was also thinking about it today ...I also wondered if it's possible to get an official site where rugby spectators can register and then rate the refs just for an extra measure keep things up to scratch.
No Tim. Johannesburg is over a mile high above sea level. Topping at about 1700 m above sea level. the Warriors went hell for leather in the first half. What you saw was the effects of altitude
The altitude is nonsense excuse from amatuer days. The highveld isnt high enough per the actual sports science on altitude lvls to make actual impact on professional sports wrt fitness etc. Its only impact on ball carry etc, not the players. What is the impact, the 'burning' described by sportsmen from outside South Africa, is actually the harshness of the climate, its dryness. Its not a climate other rugby nations are use by comparison who all based on or close to the coastlines, in much more lush/green climates.
Both cards seemed soft to me, but frankly I think they helped. Great for the comp to see a team close to the bottom trounce a team at the top without a full compliment of players.
Hi think they may have underestimated the altitude and arriving very late. The 2nd half is where it would affect them the most so it definitely showed.
I saw someone say that the Lions are just two 7s teams stitched together, so if they are one man over or under 14 they get confused. We also smashed Connacht at their home turf a man down (Ntlabakanye no less who is an absolute beast)
How strong is the URC? Is it closing in on Top 14? Or is there still a massive gap? Ulster look like they are turning a corner. The Lions beating Glasgow earlier. Amazing stuff. Coverage is good. Product continues to get better and better. Just need to support tbe welsh regions to get them back competitive and it would be no question best league. ???
@tim I don’t think that you’ve take altitude into account enough in you analysis. When Munster played them it was their second week playing at altitude and the slowed the game down at every opportunity. The meds spent more time on the field than many of the player. All that said love the channel
Would love if the SA teams would move to smaller capacity stadiums... I know they have as good an attendance as any of the other teams (or more) but in such large capacity stadiums, it looks empty and takes away from the feel. 20,000 SA in a 20,000 seater would be way more intense, and better for the tournament feel.
People call Mornè Van den Berg “Faf Lite” since that’s where Faf also played when he left was younger . Probably needs to work a bit on his kicking game.
When I saw Glasgow come out flying in the first 20min I understood the lions had been given a fantastic opertunity to prevail. Altitude in the second half would take its effect and that is what happened . It was a massive systematic and strategic flaw by Glasgow. They where never going to win that game with the approach they took.
So glad for the Lions. They are slways having their players poached. Comeon Lions players, stay at Ellis Park. Gutted Emmanuel Chituka is going to Sharks.
Lions are a classic example of a team of comitted guys with no stars, I always said give me 15 Werner Koks and I’ll beat anybody (You know what I mean)
The Lions problem has always been player drain to the Sharks or Bulls, so they're constantly establishing a new early season base squad and building their team back up. End of this season they're again losing a bunch of their 'A' squad.
Nohamba is such a good player. Like he deserves to be bok. But where do you put him. He is like Brent Russell back in the day great player but no one knew where to play him.
I was wondering where Nohamba was... then he came on and I the Lions beccame the team I was fearful would destroy the Bulls earlier in the competition. Springbok when?
I genuinely had the thought going into half time “the lions are screwed, maybe now is the time to put £1k on them to win - no don’t do that, it’s impossible” 😂
I had free tickets but we couldn't make it 😅 We watched them live last weekend and also a great game. This one was next level, one man down and yellow cards. Reminds me of their Connacht game a while back and also a red card against them.
That connacht game was impressive I was at it and while I was disappointed as a connacht fan I was really impressed with lions really made me reconsider them as a team
@@onlookervb I fully understand what you mean, nobody wants their team to lose. I am sorry about the Stormers outcome today and it was such a close game. I am a Sharks fan and they had a horrible start to the year and out before it got to the advanced stages. On the Lions side they have always had a electric running rugby side but they blew hot and cold over the years. Seems they are busy building up a formidable side and excited to see what the competition will look like next year. This year is anybody's guess as there are so many teams with the chance to make it to the semis.
@@free_stylabro6490 yeah it sucks but I kind of expected it to be honest we haven't looked the same this season with the new coaching group but they're all young so hopefully they get better and kick on next season and I think the knockouts are shaping up to be class so I'll still enjoy the rest of the season cheering on the underdogs that make the playoff
We need to rate the Laws too. Why is there a Law requiring a player to roll away after the tackle. There is already a Law saying that you can’t play the ball or interfere with play when a player is on the ground. I’ve seen two match results changed by referees awarding penalties for “ not rolling away” this weekend. In both cases (a) the player couldn’t roll away and ( b) he wasn’t interfering with the play.
Say Morne Steyn there 😊. The Lions are like your uncles and his friends go play and actually win 😂. Few appreciate the Lions team, some low earning dads just going out there to beat Scotlands best. Yeah, major experience and spirit in thisnteam.
The Lions always seem to give their best performances when they are under the cosh. This season there were 3 matches where they got a red card then went on to win against the odds. Great character and grit to win. But seriously, they have to pay attention to their discipline, soft cards or not, they must have one if the worst records in the URC.
Nohamba... "Hold my beer boys"
Mate! Your unbiased rugby match reviews are (hands down) the best channel on TH-cam.
Stormers fan here but will gladly sacrifice victory to see the Lions in the playoffs 🦁🦁🦁
Volgende week🐾🌪️
@@pre-dawnraid90372 weeks
@@pre-dawnraid9037 Stormers fan here also - problem is if Stormers loose, and Ultster win, then Stormers face prospect of playing Leinster (or even Bulls) away. Tough for Lions but if they just had one more match during the season they wouldn't be depending on the permutations for other sides. They just needed more consistency - and not to have lost to some silly teams. Hope they make it. What's really cruel is that the pathetic Sharks still have a chance to make it to Champions Cup if they beat Gloucester.
Man I love your channel so much! Started following you at the World Cup and you are by far the best and most entertaining analyzer/ As a South African I just love you and your channel.
Tim - South African fan here. You are still invited to that braai when you come down to Cape Town! Brilliant coverage
What a game. Lions played their socks off
BIG shoutout to the BIG man Asenathi Ntlabakanye!!! Bro was moooving even though his team was a man down!
Man, THAT is how a prop should be built!😉
At this point there is no point in turning up to SCO vs ZA at Murrayfield Edinburgh. The Scots cant even win when 2 men up. Its a joke.
@@IwasInThe60s he is a big lad isn't he should be in the reckoning with the boks at some point
he is surprisingly mobile in the loose- really gets about the park
Great result for Munster. Nohamba (did I spell that right?) is a baller everytime I see him. Future Springbok?
He was, had some off field issues that put him out of the race. He is back in the reckoning now with his star performances.
From a Munster fan, thank you Lions quality attack in the second half.
Nohamba for president!!!
"They don't know what we know" -Dr. Rassie...
Wasn't it Dr Drikus?
I was at the stadium and it was an amazing comeback from the 14 men 👏🏿
Genuine question. Is there not smaller grounds South African teams can play club rugby at?
@ICantSplel There are but the clubs prefer the big Stadiums. Don't ask me why cz I honestly can't give you an answer on their behalf
@@ICantSplel that wouldn't serve any purpose.
@ICantSplel there are, but the SA teams all own (or have a long renting contract) for the big stadiums
And the unions make a lot of money from hosting the Springbok matches in these stadiums too, so it'd be financially bad if they had to rent a second stadium for club matches and keep Springboks in big stadiums
@@ICantSplel Traditionally the unions "own" the test stadiums, not SARU. There is a smaller stadium in the Ellispark complex, a 30k seater, but it doesn't have suites. And the Lions make a big portion of their income from renting out the suites to businesses on longterm leases.
LIONS!!!!!!!!!!! What a performance!
Lions are learning to win the hard games. Woohoo
Well done to the Lions from a Glasgow fan. Incredible defense leading to incredible counter-attacking rugby with 14 men. Glasgow looked completely shot. I'd respectfully suggest Lions' second and third tries were both way offside at the breakdown/turnover, but the way Lions (and Glasgow) played in the second half, I don't think it would have made any difference. Congratulations again. Scintillating play.
Thanks
Agree the tries definitely had a claim to be checked but glasgow Completely threw the game after the lions went down to 13. They thought the game was just a guaranteed win and got blasted
They were Nohambad🤌
Brilliant channel. The best insights and coverage out there. Completely balanced and for everyone. No bias or bitterness.
Well done Lions. Nerves of steel! From a Bulls fan. 💪🏈
Lions are really such an underrated team in my opinion. They don’t have many household names but they really are a quality side. I believe they have one of the best away records in URC. I really think they could be a force in the next few years
They need the experience they are getting right now and in the next few years they will be a force
As long as the good guys don't get stolen by other teams. That always seems to be the problem.
Lions carry on the way you going. Lions stay Lions. Worth backing
You know more about South African rugby than us South Africans know! Thank you for your well informed insights. Much appreciated.
What a win for Lions. Glasgow found out.
The Lions backline coach is clearly underrated.
Jacques Fourie?
@@coatknightHaha ye. He certainly wasn't underrated as a player. Man was a genius.
Tbh, I wrote off the Lions chances at half time but kept watching, hoping for a miracle. What a second half!
JC Pretorius is following in Kwagga Smith's footsteps - Same high school, Blitzbokke, Lions and hopefully the Boks
Jordan Hendrikse had a great game in the unfamiliar 12 jersey, standing in for Marius Louw
Krappies van den Berg is behind a long line of Bok scrummies as well as Nohamba
The Lions back three - Edwill van der Merwe, Rabz Maxwane and Quan Horn - were solid on defence and on attack
Sanele Nohamba changed the game when he came on
Fantastic performance from the Lions, which play with passion and heart. ❤️
JC Pretorius is the new Kwagga Smith.
Very true.
Loved that second half from the Lions 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Thanks for another entertaining vid Tim....
Don't worry.... The Lions don't make sense to SAFFAS either.... 👍🏻👍🏻
😂😂😂Love this team, when they tick, they untouchable.
This game made a lot of sense. Glasgow went to Hard to soon and had nothing left in the tank to mitigate the effect of altitude. Glasgow's game plan gave the lions a great strategic advantage.
Urc is in my opinion best rugby union league. Next week posison 5,6,7,8,9 all up for grabs 🎉
It was pretty hot here in Joburg..Also 2 weeks at altitude ... Welcome to the Highveld..😊
love having you boys in the ur
love have you boys in the urc. lets make it the best club competition in the world!
Sanele Nohamba is a very good 9 and 10. He made the difference in the second half. JC Pretorius the Blitzbok had a fantastic game.
I was at the game, incredible. I have spoken to a number of European players after Lions games and many of them say they struggle with the altitude in the second half so I thought this is what happened. I met Matt Fagerson after the game, wonderful gentleman, he said the altitude didn't bother them at all, so apparently not that. Just not their day, I guess. The lions are still a very young team, it's awesome to see.
Great game of rugga.. loved Glasgow approach but feel they got their strategy wrong, they should have tried to slow the game down, as altitude definitely played its part.. great win Lions..👌
Should have reverted back to a more forwards direct approach when against 6 forwards. Would have saved the backs stamina a bit too
Lions are interesting because tho they may not have the big names, they have good structures and systems... goes back to their overhaul via John Mitchell some years back (built on by Johan Ackerman), even bringing in Carlos Spencer. Which culminated in them reaching 2 super rugby finals. So they're always exciting to watch (from a Stormers supporter) and have a lot of talented up-n-coming players
They have many good games but too many bad games
unsung heros...no big names no foreign bought players like european teams...look this team in 5 years from now
Crazy that this Lions team has no Boks. But certainly quite a few knocking on the door. I agree about van den Berg - he's been consistently good this season. But so has Nohamba, in two positions. Who do you call up between those two? Another Lion who's having a blinder of a season (and pity he got hurt in this game) is Emmanuel Tshituka. For a few years he played in his brother's shadow, but ever since Vincent left he's been absolutely brilliant. But to be fair, all the other loosies - Horn, Venter, Pretorius - would look at home in green and gold. And then there's my man, Edwill van der Merwe. What a player. Fearless, lightning quick, brilliant feet, a rock on defence - he's just an allround great winger and would be my first Lion call up to the Boks. Possibly in place of Mapimpi. Oh, and of course Quan Horn. He must be in the running too.
Lions has a few special players.
Now to beat the stormers.
You have a good chance of beating the Stormers as they are now in the playoff stages. And beating the Lions won't really move them up a position. So very good chance of them winning. I really hope the Lions make it to play off stages. I just want as many RSA teams to be there. And with a more than likely Bulls vs. Stormers QF, we need them. And I want Francke Horn to make the bok squad.
As a Bull supporter well done Lions, you did us a favour and we grateful, now we second on the log, now I want Ulster to win against Leinster
Yes but the bulls did not return the favor for the lions, they allowed Benneton to get a bonus point. The Lions would be 8 instead of nine. Bulls defence is not good and that will cost them the trophy 🏆
Very good result for Munster.
Its the 2nd time that tyhe Lions have won when playing with 13 and or 14 men! Sheer guts!
As a lions fan, i did not expect that to be the end result especially at half time.
I personally felt that the altitude had an effect on the game. The 2nd half it seemed Glasgow fatigued a bit in my opinion.
Regarding Morne, when he first came onto the Lions team around 3,4 years ago, I was always comparing him to a young Faf De Klerk (from around 2015-2017, coincidentally also at the Lions), in that its a scrum half who loves playing the game at a high tempo and is always willing to have a snipe, one major drawback though is that the kicking game I don’t think is up to Springbok Standard, Faf fixed that when he went to Sale but everytime I see Morne lining up a box kick I’ll admit I do brace for any possibility.
At the moment the South African scrumhalf depth is also insane with Faf, Cobus (granted he is probably going to be phased out now because of age), Williams, Hendrikse, Nohamba, Papier and Jantjies (albiet I don’t rate Jaintjies’s chances, he has been on a downwards trend since 2019) but that is still some list
Oh and don’t worry, I’ve been supporting the Lions for over a decade now and they don’t make much sense to me either 😆, I've seen them loose some absolute shockers and I've seen them come back from 20 points down against a Barret infused Hurricanes side, I've seen them put 40 points on a Sharks team in a currie cup final with 7 well known future springbok names (Lambie,Beast,Alberts, Du Plessis brothers, Pietersen, Marcell Coetzee) and then get relegated from Super Rugby a few months later, I've seen them go through an entire Currie Cup campaign unbeaten and seen them go through an entire Super Rugby campaign with only 1 loss only to loose the final (1 of 3 finals lost in a row), In short they, like any sports team I suppose, send your emotions for a 6 every 5 minutes And i wouldn’t change it
The SA commentators hinted during the game that Glasgow had started at a very high pace and perhaps underestimated the effect of the hot weather and altitude. They seemed to run out of steam. The lions seem to get stronger. Just a thought! Great channel as always. Always enjoy listening!
Best rugby channel now, great!
Followed the lions youngsters from schools time ,there is some seriously good prayers in the lions ,they get poached quickly and thatis the problem.
Tim, these are the Lions. On a good day, they'll give you a reason to Love rugby. Even during Super Rugby days, they surprised everyone under Sets De Bruyn ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂. A fan from Joburg 😅😅😅
lions were brillant wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow
You are 100% right about Morne vd Berg. The problem is if you play for any other province than the Bulls and the Stormers your chances are limited of drawing the springbok coach's attention.
its great when he puts the videos out on time after the game. also looks great in black Adidas
I like your comments about the law changes maybe backfiring. This goes double for ideas to reduce subs to return rugby to more of an endurance sport compared to today’s power game. That was a big part of the 95 bok win. With half of SA teams based at altitude and producing players like Elrich Louw and PSDT, even those reducing subs can really empower the boks rather than the opposite.
Not the first time a team can't get up at altitude two weeks in a row. Happened to Crusaders and Highlanders in Super 12 and 14 so trying to keep up the pace backfired, but even then this was still extraordinary stuff from the Lions 🥳🇿🇦 Think this year's URC has finally won over Super Rugby fans like me...
Tim, you're not alone with your Vd Berg rapture. He's been my pick for the past few years as a Bok 9. Imagine him and Grant Williams as your 9s? Nightmarish for the opposition. I also wouldn't mind seeing Edwil Vd Merwe and KLA on the Bok wings. Manie Libbok at 10, and Damien Willemse at 12 weren't too shabby either. Add Am at 13 and Tyrone Green at 15, and you've got a pretty handy backline.
That would be a sight to see. Very much attacking players, but they can defend too. With Cheslin, Esterhuizen, and Jessie there as well to fight for places. The Boks are much more than just forwards and scrums.
@@5jacksonsjourney179 yes, exactly . So much depth of talent and experience in South Africa. We're blessed. To that mix you could also add Dan du Plessis, Sacha FM, and Quan Horn.
Incredible depth Rugby in South Africa is in a wonderful era boks potentially could win world cups for the next 10 years
My Booois! #Lions4Life
M v d Beeg - Same province as Faff started at.
Just a question… not related to this awesome game… just curious if there’s a world body or legal team that can challenge world rugby body as to law changes that are made…. Or is World rugby a totalitarianism type governing body?
I was also thinking about it today ...I also wondered if it's possible to get an official site where rugby spectators can register and then rate the refs just for an extra measure keep things up to scratch.
Van der Berg has been great for a few seasons, and must have a chance.
JC Pretorious is like Kwagga Smith lol.
No Tim. Johannesburg is over a mile high above sea level. Topping at about 1700 m above sea level. the Warriors went hell for leather in the first half. What you saw was the effects of altitude
They didn't look too shabby last week against the Bulls. Should've been used to it by now.
The altitude is nonsense excuse from amatuer days.
The highveld isnt high enough per the actual sports science on altitude lvls to make actual impact on professional sports wrt fitness etc. Its only impact on ball carry etc, not the players.
What is the impact, the 'burning' described by sportsmen from outside South Africa, is actually the harshness of the climate, its dryness. Its not a climate other rugby nations are use by comparison who all based on or close to the coastlines, in much more lush/green climates.
Remember playing in Jhb is playing at altitude, maybe they couldnt recover from the blitz.
Both cards seemed soft to me, but frankly I think they helped. Great for the comp to see a team close to the bottom trounce a team at the top without a full compliment of players.
True, those cards definitely helped the game of rugby. No one wants to see 100 point defeats. 😉
A Lion die hart ❤...prode of our boys
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Hi think they may have underestimated the altitude and arriving very late. The 2nd half is where it would affect them the most so it definitely showed.
I saw someone say that the Lions are just two 7s teams stitched together, so if they are one man over or under 14 they get confused. We also smashed Connacht at their home turf a man down (Ntlabakanye no less who is an absolute beast)
How strong is the URC? Is it closing in on Top 14? Or is there still a massive gap? Ulster look like they are turning a corner. The Lions beating Glasgow earlier. Amazing stuff. Coverage is good. Product continues to get better and better. Just need to support tbe welsh regions to get them back competitive and it would be no question best league. ???
@tim I don’t think that you’ve take altitude into account enough in you analysis. When
Munster played them it was their second week playing at altitude and the slowed the game down at every opportunity. The meds spent more time on the field than many of the player. All that said love the channel
Would love if the SA teams would move to smaller capacity stadiums... I know they have as good an attendance as any of the other teams (or more) but in such large capacity stadiums, it looks empty and takes away from the feel.
20,000 SA in a 20,000 seater would be way more intense, and better for the tournament feel.
Was altitude the key? Bit of choking but helped on by the altitude. They looked knackered, Glasgow.
Great comments
Nohamba is my guy, jc pretorius also soo good, great performance from them in that 2nd footy
Lions = Wrexham fc. Amazing when they turn it on its magic, but like to do it the long way round
Nohamba can play a lot of positions but i prefer him to morne for future boks 9
We have so many great options for every single position. The guys will have to fight hard to make team.
Munster happy 😂
Winning with 14 men, what an effort of never die!!!
Lions have historically blown hot and cold and Ellis Park has been a death trap for many a top team on a day when the Lions get it right.
Hey Tim! At last my team is getting it together...
People call Mornè Van den Berg “Faf Lite” since that’s where Faf also played when he left was younger . Probably needs to work a bit on his kicking game.
5:51 this is why hastings is coming back
When I saw Glasgow come out flying in the first 20min I understood the lions had been given a fantastic opertunity to prevail. Altitude in the second half would take its effect and that is what happened . It was a massive systematic and strategic flaw by Glasgow. They where never going to win that game with the approach they took.
The heat and altitude really got to Glasgow.
So glad for the Lions. They are slways having their players poached. Comeon Lions players, stay at Ellis Park. Gutted Emmanuel Chituka is going to Sharks.
Incredible rugby from the Lions, the Lions may just sneak in to the top 8 🤔
Lions are a classic example of a team of comitted guys with no stars, I always said give me 15 Werner Koks and I’ll beat anybody (You know what I mean)
The Lions problem has always been player drain to the Sharks or Bulls, so they're constantly establishing a new early season base squad and building their team back up. End of this season they're again losing a bunch of their 'A' squad.
Nohamba is such a good player. Like he deserves to be bok. But where do you put him. He is like Brent Russell back in the day great player but no one knew where to play him.
JC Pretourious is the new Quaga
I was wondering where Nohamba was... then he came on and I the Lions beccame the team I was fearful would destroy the Bulls earlier in the competition. Springbok when?
Let's be honest Warriors are only ever there to make up the numbers. One exception, 2015
I genuinely had the thought going into half time “the lions are screwed, maybe now is the time to put £1k on them to win - no don’t do that, it’s impossible” 😂
I had free tickets but we couldn't make it 😅 We watched them live last weekend and also a great game. This one was next level, one man down and yellow cards. Reminds me of their Connacht game a while back and also a red card against them.
That connacht game was impressive I was at it and while I was disappointed as a connacht fan I was really impressed with lions really made me reconsider them as a team
Did you win your tickets on 702? I was listening to the radio
@@onlookervb I fully understand what you mean, nobody wants their team to lose. I am sorry about the Stormers outcome today and it was such a close game. I am a Sharks fan and they had a horrible start to the year and out before it got to the advanced stages. On the Lions side they have always had a electric running rugby side but they blew hot and cold over the years. Seems they are busy building up a formidable side and excited to see what the competition will look like next year. This year is anybody's guess as there are so many teams with the chance to make it to the semis.
@@free_stylabro6490 yeah it sucks but I kind of expected it to be honest we haven't looked the same this season with the new coaching group but they're all young so hopefully they get better and kick on next season and I think the knockouts are shaping up to be class so I'll still enjoy the rest of the season cheering on the underdogs that make the playoff
@@lucymcintosh343 My wife is part of a Lions affiliated club. We sometimes get tickets for these games.
Is there still a chance the Lions can make the playoffs after this result, I know they sitting 9th - damn I hope they make it
Tim, lad, where’s your hot take on Ulster v Leinster? URC is a great league. Currently the top 11 are in contention.
Can someone explain to me why benneton is above Lions on the log, points are same. But lions has more tries and more PD.
We need to rate the Laws too. Why is there a Law requiring a player to roll away after the tackle. There is already a Law saying that you can’t play the ball or interfere with play when a player is on the ground. I’ve seen two match results changed by referees awarding penalties for “ not rolling away” this weekend. In both cases (a) the player couldn’t roll away and ( b) he wasn’t interfering with the play.
you must go through lots of popcorn
Can't find review of Edinburgh v Munster game?
It's there in the feed :)
Say Morne Steyn there 😊. The Lions are like your uncles and his friends go play and actually win 😂. Few appreciate the Lions team, some low earning dads just going out there to beat Scotlands best. Yeah, major experience and spirit in thisnteam.
Yeah think he might be morne vd berg but emprose papier also but think they will stick with grand Williams
Good luck to anyone watching this who doesnt know what "having wheels" refers to!😂
The Lions always seem to give their best performances when they are under the cosh. This season there were 3 matches where they got a red card then went on to win against the odds. Great character and grit to win. But seriously, they have to pay attention to their discipline, soft cards or not, they must have one if the worst records in the URC.