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I'm just mesmerized by the speed of their wingers. You'll think for a minute they're fast and then they just kick it up a notch. Absolutely outstanding
@TCt83067695 I think the All Blacks showed that they still have that extra gear that SA couldn't match. Sa played great rugby, but were just outclassed in the end.
Man Rieko is really coming into his own on the defensive end.. It's like he took all that negative talk to heart during the off season and really worked at it. Amazing display of defence by him.
@keza41 yea, toxic fans and especially all the haters forget teams prepare for us, like shutting us down before we get any sniff off open air, like containing our centers and keeping the game tight for their bigger forwards to control the breakdown. It's not hard to see.
To me he is more dangerous out on the wing. Hes tackle breaks/offload stats are average for a centre.But i really think in time if they keep him there he will develop but in my opinion hes dangerous on the wing.Tupea is young and has the ability to be nz next greatest centre
The Boks 13 showed why he is considered by many rugby pundits as the world's best centre. A real multi- skilled midfielder who has the strength to breeze through tackles. What a talent.
I was thinking the same - both teams were right in this thrilling match. Some mistakes from either side but so much pure skill. Happy the ABs got there but it was so exciting I couldn’t have complained if the Boks had won it.
These are the games you live for! Two great teams giving it everything. Well done ABs, you done us proud! South Africa No 13 is some player! As for Etzibeth, wow!!!
I'm from Japan, but I'm looking forward to seeing All Blacks in Japan on October! Great game! I felt very excited to watch this game. I hope to see them!
Strong possibility that France could do that, not forgetting Ireland as well. Today's game was great, two rugby superpowers going at it, just not sure they are going to have it all their way come the next World Cup. It could be the best WC yet.
@linalmeemow Sorry but NO ONE aside from the ABs has performed at Ellis Park like that. France are amazing - but they haven't done this particular thing yet.
I'm from Japan, but I'm looking forward to seeing All Blacks in Japan on October! Great game! I felt very excited to watch this game. I hope to see them!
2019 RWC in Japan was the greatest experience of my life. The people of Japan were so welcoming and the atmosphere was electric. Many Japanese would come up to me when they saw my All Blacks shirt and comment on the All blacks and give a thumbs up. I hope rugby continues to grow in Japan and good luck to the Brave Blossoms! 🌸
4:35...just wow...the strength of Etzebeth to not only prevent Savea from touching down for a try but to toss him back like that is just mind blowing!!
A terrific game and momentous performances from both sides but the AB's came out on top. Thought the AB forwards found themselves today: S Barrett, Whitelock, Ardie Savea all immense. And San Cane had a stormer. It can't be easy leading the side, having your place in said team questioned publicly whilst forever being compared to a great of the game, but he found another gear tonight. The Havili try wad thrilling, an edge of the seat moment that had me cheering - and I'm an England fan! Some phenomenal play from both sides and that's up there with the classics I'm the long history of Boks Vs AB's. I've loved watching Tri-Nations/Rugby Champ over the years, up on a Sat morning here in the NH and Bok Vs AB is always the highlight. Must also say Am is a special player and showed it here, didn't deserve to lose.
As a Springboks fan I have to give credit were is due.The ABs brought thier A game in this one.....I could see from the first half that they won this match👌🖤💚
Kiwi here, impressive win and we desperately needed that lift in intensity and execution. To do it at Ellis Park on after the string of recent defeats is very special. SA looked absolutely amazing going forward and scoring out wide through the hands. Real skill in that back line these days. Epic game, like every other.
I was so stoked for Foster after this game. I remember watching Nonu interviewing him after the game, and you could see how much Nonu was happy for him. The players couldn't pull off a win like that against SA at home if they didn't have faith in the coach.
Rugby union is a natural for New Zealand. It is like encrypted in their genes and flows on to many generations. Likely behavioural for them to adapt and readapt to secure victories. That is their pride and the reason why it is not too long for them to find their way back. I'm not a New Zealander but one can always tell the standards they bring is set apart from the world. They've gained fans and supporters the globe over due the attraction of the beauty of rugby they've always showcased. European rugby standards show more of an art in line with their tradition and culture of world dominance, just can't take it out of them. Romanticism, Classicism, Science, Art, and all other elegances into it. They've tried and tried but always have stood out in awkwardness of motion in playing. Sometimes effective enough to bring about the attention of the global rugby population. Pacific rugby introduced, however, the art of deception as a model of attack. That's why you'll see a lot of that dummying, foot-work, and that mental attitude of robust powered physique being a medium of greater advantage to their opponent (size up). New Zealand rugby just happens to naturally have all those qualities because it's an admixture of both hemispheres and regions in one nation e.g. British descendants, Maori, and Pacific Islanders. They have diverse cultures, philosophies, and approaches combined to be ultimate.
As a neutral i've never cheered for the NZ'ers... ever. Not because I don't like them or have a problem with them but because they're always favourites and i like cheering for the underdog. I broke with that tradition for this game! Delighted to see men who are clearly putting everything into what they're doing get their reward. Great game too.
Rieko Ioane, Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan… wow the AB’s backline has some dynamite in it. These guys just look so dangerous every time they touch the ball. Awesome rugby and great highlights video; perfect length for anyone that couldn’t catch the full game live.
Absolutely SENSATIONAL. I felt breathless just watching it, screaming out at various times, even though I’m from neither New Zealand nor South Africa. That ‘try’ from South Africa on 55 minutes has to rank right up there with Sam Underhill running round Beauden Barrett as one of the best tries that never was. And that mega pass at the end of the move was right up there with Juan Martín hernandez against France in RWC. Phenomenal - and to think that New Zealand have been so heavily criticised recently.
Fantastic match, great battle, amazing entertainment, fantastic venue, amazing crowd...what more could you ask for? Thanks South Africa for everything. Love the contrast in styles. You have to give it to the Bok, their 10, 13 and 15 are pretty damn good. ..
Agree. That said, though, there's no one on either team who are there to make up the numbers. Class all over the park, and a proper test match! I think the score doesn't really reflect the game, though. Felt more like a five pointer than a fifteen pointer.
What a great result for this team, the forward pack looked 100 times better, set peices were good and they finally provided the backline with something to work from. They played for the jersey and their country today folks and they can be proud of that performance. The big question is can they back it up... its beem one of their biggest weaknesses stringing performances together against top tier teams
isnt it amazing what jason ryan has done for the forwards in just 2 weeks, something fosters team couldnt do in 2 1/2 years, jason sorted the rolling maul defence, the lineout drive to the line, sorted, supporting players at the breakdown, sorted, all these things fosters team was unable to fix, ryan has in just 2 weeks, imagine if razor robertson was there too, ryan is razors forward coach for the crusaders, and this morning the ab forwards played like crusaders forwards, great to see the team back performing,
@rosco lawson this ain’t a 2 week job bro, Jason Ryan hasn’t fixed anything more he’s got them on the same page of what they’re trying to achieve and it was coming together.
@Kia Ora Bro Also player selections played a role, both Degroot and Frizell stood up with strong ball carries and strong defense from them and Lomax added the much needed grunt and support for Taukeiaho, Whitelock, Savea and Scott. Those selections made a huge difference in the pack and Mounga despite his intercepted pass mananged/controlled the game much better than Beaudan could have.
Wow, what an incredible performance from both sides. This is a giant leap for rugby kind, that David Harvili try went through 23 pairs of hands from Will Jordans mark. Wow.
Watch the officials at the next world cup- theyre gonna make it boring again cos it's the only way a NH team will have a chance. the microscope will be on max strength and the cards will be flowing.
Well done, ABs - You deserved it big time, no other team could put us away like that. 1-1 is a fair reflection, cos both teams are underperforming at the moment. Hope your media gives your guys some credit finally! Some absolute heroes like Rieko and Ardie and Caleb Clarke really stepped it up tonight!
Our forwards were the heros. Rugby will never change in that games are won up front. I particularly thought the young front row did very well. De Groot and Newell being bought in is something that I've called for, for some time now. With Lomax coming in also and Joe Moody on the way back from injury, we'll finally have depth at prop again.
Rieko and Havili with probably their best performances in the midfield. Will and Jordie safe as houses under the high ball. Whitelock and Scooter absolute beasts and Ardie being Ardie. That's what we want to watch.
What I loved about the AB game this time, was that at almost every breakdown, especially in the second half, the AB's stole the ball from the ruck. So technical, so fast and precise. You have to clear the ruck and secure it, or it WILL get stole/turned over.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Tough courageous gritty win from this All Blacks side under truly intense (outside) pressure. This All Blacks team, these men showed what they're made of, showed their character with this win under such pressure and stood up at the Springboks fortress one of the hardest assignments in World Rugby.
What a game. AB getting back in form. this is the rugby we love seeing from AB taking a lot of risks and reaping the reward. never count the ABs out even if they havent been performing well. i rememeber when they couldnt win a WC and people doubted them ever winning one. next thing we know they win a back to back WC. Good on you NZ and Good on the Boks for taking to the ABs every time. awesome rugby.
10:03 is one of the best scenes of the game, the Saffa's being disallowed a try because it was forward. The view of the crowd is momumental especially after they thought they had won. Anyway, I thought you Pommies were putting us down a week ago, now we are being respected again. No mate, we just starting, long way to go for NZ, but on this performance, they looked more like an older All-Blacks team to me. That kind of intensity was reserved for the McCaw era I thought.
Brutal, awesome footy, well done boys, never ever doubt this team, super effort, you did us super proud ,the Boks are awesome too, just fantastic to see each team in full flight, to come away with the win, wow :) im stoked
That's all they need was combination Moaga at 10 open up Havili game and the back line and Moaga had a better kicking game every time the SA was on the AB half Moaga kick it out on their half
Where's everyone that said Richie Mo'unga isn't a test level 10? 😂 😂That was a terrific game. Havili's best game in black, haven't seen him carry the ball that well, combined with his usual skillset. Ardie was a beast as always and Sam Cane seems to be getting back to his best. Was really happy that he scored a try, would be great for his confidence and good to shut up the naysayers. Special shout out to Am, that bloke is world class.
@Nomad 47 Average? Slotted our penalties, converted most of tries just missed one, brilliant on tackle on Pollard, managed our forwards easing the pressure from Smith. Massive on finding territory. Most importantly, very calm under pressure. If BB was on, he puts everyone under pressure including himself. He’s very predictable. Doesn’t pass as much as Richie. Reiko looked good because of Richie’s passing game.
Mounga was in the squad from the start. But Fozzie didn't trust him. If Beauden wasn't knocked last week, I doubt Fozzie would've picked Mounga. Fozzie doesn't know his best players yet. Been picking players on reputation. Not on form.
@Reformed1 calm down, Mounga did ok at best, his best contribution was his goal kicking, but he almost cost us a try with an intercept pass, the forwards were the real difference and anyone who knows a thing about rugby understands this, they were far more accurate at the breakdown, won their lineouts, won their collusion’s, and carried the ball post contact, Mounga was a passenger most the game.
The forwards stepped up, I agree BB has been found out and many have studied him and his play. It's up to him how he can counter that and move forward. Everyone studied DC but he still knew how to rise above and still be a world class player and get the results.
I did not expect after recent performances, but hats off to the All Blacks they showed real desire, intensity and self-belief. There's still a lot to do to get back to the top, but at least they've shown they aren't just going to allow themselves to be bullied by the top teams.
I understand Ireland Beat the All Black's 2-1 recently,but when the AB's play like this,it's a totally different story!..And Credit to the SA Springboks,their strength,&resilience in defence,with their Speed&Power in attack makes them one Hell of a opponent!..Fantastic Match!👍☘️
Well done lads. The come back was sooner than expected. What a great effort all round. Not many teams go to Ellis park and come away with a confidence building win against a formidable Bok side. Good to see some mongrel out there. Only way to deal with physicality of the Bok kind. Altitude is not an advantage and hasn't been for decades.
Yes, seems like the only difference altitude makes now, with current fitness levels being what they are, is that you can take reasonable shots at goal from further away.
Great ref Luke Pearce, really matured over the past decade. Not many refs would have the balls to card a player just 4mins into any international, let alone a Bok at Ellis Park against the ABs. Should happen far more often, but many refs let early incidences pass. Either it is a cardable offence or it isn’t, from the first minute of the match to the last. Good job. 👍
The fowards finally had parity, meaning Mo’unga had a lot more room to work with, especially with a far stronger breakdown, meaning ruck ball was secure for Smith, and Mo’unga could use quick ball to put his men in good lines to break the Bok defence. Wonderful kicking throughout, tactically sound decisions and most importantly, the offloading skills are back in full flow. Add that to Jordan’s improvement in the air, and Rieko Ioane finally clicking into the right support lines in midfield, and suddenly the backline is surging with threat. Still think Mo’unga wasn’t quite as decisive as he could’ve been, he’d run down blind alleys that would’ve opened up had he the pace or build of a Barrett, but kicking was excellent, and his delayed passes led to good work (except for that Du Toit intercept). Stronger performance from Cane here as well, a significant boost to the ABs ball retention and a sharper back row all-in-all, Frizell putting in the physical work and Savea being Savea as usual. A disappointing cameo from Beauden Barrett following a strong but not game-breaking performance last week; think he’s still not 100% after that fall, and he’ll be disappointed to not make an impact, as Mo’unga has now surely earned a start at 10 for at least the rest of the Rugby Championship.
Big credit to the whole ABs team,they dug real deep RM played wicked considering minimal,playing time the last few weeks,this game could have gone either way,it gets none better than Springbok,All Black rivalrys for real man.
@laurie carter I dont think most of the people criticising RM understand the he has had little game time coming from the bench. The performance will only improve his confidence. He controlled the attacking line beautifully granted he had two brainfart moments. However, he still has a lot of room for improvement
@Henrick Van Rooyen In my honest and fair assessment, Mounga did ok.... just ok He did nothing spectacular but didn’t crumble under pressure, his best contribution was his goal kicking. However we need to consider that the forwards played incredibly well, winning the breakdown, their lineouts and collusion’s which in turn gave Mounga a great platform to work with. I’ve noticed a lot of hatred toward beauden lately (particularly from Mounga fans) claiming that the reason we lost the previous games was because of him, yet in reality he was actually playing great rugby, it was just unfortunate for him that he was playing behind a forward pack going backwards
Yes it was a good result for the ABs. Expectation will be for them to go unbeaten for the rest of the year I would imagine. If they struggle for the rest of the RC it will be interesting what plans they will make for Fozzy
The Jordie Barrett tackle on du Toit was absolutely crucial. Jordie's height , size and speed made it extremely difficult for du Toit to fend Jordie off. It's the little things that make a difference in the result. Keep this exact team together as each individual passed the test.
i still reckon we can be better in the 6, 7, and 8 mix- maybe Grace or Sotutu on the bench- comes on at 55min for Cane and Ardie goes to seven. Cane retires after next world cup Ardie takes seven permanent with Scott and Grace/ Sotutu other back rowers.
nice to see some long phases and nice hands, glad the ABs can find a way to keep the game moving. Exciting from both teams, respect SA too, great rivalry
The last 10 mins of any game are the most crucial. The boks were short on defense and fitness. All Blacks gave their all 80 mins. Congrats to ABs, well deserved. From a Springbok fan!
Being a Kiwi living in London, there's something about listening to Nisbo commentate that makes me slightly emotional. Just love that way he calls the games!
Agreed, mate. It's not often a MOTM comes from the defeated team, but my pick would have been Lukhanyo Am (and no disrespect to anyone else on the park). He was just 👏 brilliant!!! First name at the moment on my teamsheet of I were selecting a World XV, and this game shows why.
🇳🇿🇮🇱 Wow, now that's the All-Blacks we know. I will say the strategy was outstanding from NZ and SA making those early changes was big badda idea. What a win and statement to the rest of the World, that NZ look bloody good all of a sudden. Right players in the right positions, works don't it Foster. Fingers crossed they will continue like this, because they got potential. Special call out for Newell, did bloody well, as did Da Groot, etc.
GO THE MIGHTY ALL BLACKS 💪 respect the opposition but always proud of our team. they may not always be 'the' champions but they will always be ours!! 🖤🇳🇿
@Filipe Kaisuva i thought the boks were lucky they looked like they would be pummelled, without stoppages in the first half they were on the ropes, the coach panic changing the nearly whole side before half time was crazy 😂
Stand up NZ and salute our Mighty All Blacks. Their faith and belief in themselves shows what this team is capable of. The balance is not quite there but when it aligns the world better watch out.
Good game all round. Quite refreshing to not see all the negative Foz and Cane comments. We just won the hardest game of the year so far and keep alive our Rugby Championship.
Congrats from Scotland. Definitely difficult moments in the game that could of gone the other way but you fought for the win. Hope to see you back it up and improve. Hope to see more from the boks and the other teams too.
Are we just gonna ignore that monstrous defence from inside the try zone by the springbok nr 4 on Savea at 04:33 ?! The sheer strength on that man! On another note, I think that the low, closer to the field camera depicts the game much more realistically; the pace of a pro rugby match, how quickly the ball is passed from one player to another, and those bullet-like long-range passes from Le Roux, Pollard, Ioane and others. Just fascinating to watch! I really hope in the future they'd broadcast more matches in this manner. All in all, one of the best rugby matches I've ever seen! Respect to both teams.
Whew! What a match. Great to see a change of tactics: more ball movement, more aggression and control by the ABs. Frenetic pace by both teams. That was a decent game of footy.
A cracking test match. SA we’re brilliant and it’s a shame they couldn’t win. But NZ played superbly, and the confidence boost this will give makes the future very exciting. Well done from England 🏴 !
Agreed, mate. It's not often a MOTM comes from the defeated team, but my pick would have been Lukhanyo Am (and no disrespect to anyone else on the park). He was just 👏 brilliant!!! First name at the moment on my teamsheet of I were selecting a World XV, and this game shows why.
