SOUTH AFRICA vs PORTUGAL | FULL TIME HOT TAKES

How much fun was THAT?! A first ever match up between the Springboks and Los Lobos in Bloemfontein.

[@FrancoisCoetzee]

Mapimpi was a monster. With the end of his career looming you cannot accuse him of not grabbing every remaining opportunity with both hands and great enthusiasm. What a warrior!

[@digitalmacster]

His experience definitely came to the fore. His performance was the bright spark today (and of coz Sacha).

[@nevillepieterse9983]

Excellent but with his age doubt he will catch Habana record could catch Fourie and Joost tally in next 1-2 years

[@tauriquesedick2300]

Rassie in your head rassie rassie 😂😂🎉

[@flinfaraday1821]

He dives like my grandmother, though. :D

[@drbossie]

I just want to commend you on your pronunciation of the South African names and locations these past few weeks. Especially in the Craven week! Kudos!

[@malibongwelekae7110]

The Portuguese fullback was sensational

[@christokapp597]

Amen to that brother, I would love to see him in a representative team - two wings also not shabby.

[@henkerharmse9361]

Yeah! And the number 14 was good. Teams will come knocking especially after that performance

[@jacquesotto1289]

Wow he was. Could have played for any international team in the world. He was impressive.

[@garethbarry3825]

Portugal no15 seemed world class

[@JimmieCooper-le6vj]

Portuguese fullback and wings are pretty good.Never thought I would see Arendse being chased down and caught.

[@TheCosmerenaut1]

Sascha is unbelievable. Seriously he is otherworldy

[@nevillepieterse9983]

And the big converted all his kicks only blemish was the mistackle for one of Portugal’s tries

[@nevillepieterse9983]

*boy

[@karldrogo9765]

I think Libbok might not make the next world cup..between Sacha, Masuku and Pollard it's looking tough

[@Adjudicator246]

​@karldrogo9765 Pollard is old, overrated, and too rigid. He is not in the league, fluidity and brilliance of the other players you mentioned, including Libbock.

[@karldrogo9765]

@@Adjudicator246 true mate but is more reliable for test and knock-outs. I love Manie but his kicking is the archilles heel here. High temperament matches are won on inches unfortunately...

[@daveharris1800]

Portugal can be proud. Brilliant tries and excellent skills and discipline. Would love to see them rising up the ranks.

[@jacquescoetzee47]

I too was very cynical about this game because it’s never fun to watch your team subject a tier 2 team to a bloodbath, but in many respects that was a win for both teams: A heroic Portugal scoring three fabulous tries against the best team in the world and winning everyone’s hearts, while a debutant Boks team showed their class despite playing with 13-14 players for the entire game. Well played, Portugal. It was wonderful to have you!

[@gilliandawson6567]

I agree. But I do think it helps the tier 2 realize what they need to improve.

[@LaChartre]

Putting 3 tries on South Africa is a hell of an achievement. Definitely not to be sniffed at

[@Alias-gy3tz]

Well said. It was a great game to watch. Very entertaining.

[@some_might_say]

Sa were beaten last week by the best team

[@LaChartre]

@@some_might_say how many world cups do Ireland have?

[@Whotookcleaver]

Well done Bloem for turning up strong. Take a bow!

[@cj-cv7zv]

As a saffa I paid almost no attention to the boks today, Portugal is a team that seriously caught my eye in the world cup and they had such a wonderful game. I feel like the game was far closer than the score would suggest, love how Tomas Appelton conducts his team. Big congrats for their performance 👏🏻👏🏻

[@robertjan002]

Their handling looked sharp. Competitive at the breakdown. I thought.

[@alexiachamberlin8019]

Anyone who describes themselves as a Saffa probably isn't one. I personally hate that term

[@TheBendixSA]

@@alexiachamberlin8019 it's just shorthand man, Don't get too hysterical.

[@alrsajrichards]

​@@alexiachamberlin8019 living in the UK for twenty plus years, the English refer to us as Saffas, one gets use to it after a while !! 😂😅

[@alexiachamberlin8019]

@alrsajrichards it's usually used in a derogatory way on fb posts about rugby so it irks me- but apparently that makes me hysterical so whatever

[@dimitardobrev3296]

Tim you are a great ambassador of the sport and you're spot on with your comments and analysis. Thanks for your dedication, commitment and humor. Much love from Durban

[@peterbritz620]

I concur

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

Can second that without any doubt Tim 🥂👊🔥‼️ 🪖

[@Guvnor_12]

in case your'e not aware - the Portuguese were the first Europeans in SA, theres a massive Portuguese community here, and Jay Something is a South African Portuguese musician. A lot of South Africans from Joburg south were supporting Portugal today haha

[@Zion66666]

Huge community in the Cape also

[@jerrybuirski2344]

I loved the Bok jerseys combined with Portugal scarves. Best boss I ever had was a Portuguese.

[@Emmalovesdogsandcats]

Very racist community. I went to school with them in Pretoria and would call us Preetu

[@rudolphlemmer6845]

Sasha is the found of the season. Well played. Finally we have a replacement for Pollard should he become to old. Great kid

[@karldrogo9765]

Siya Masuku's kicking is also great and far superior to Mannie (i love money man) and he is an offensive flyhalf

[@EugeneClarke-ql7sv]

No he has been a find since he pulled on a stormers jersey glad rassie saw him

[@w0tnessZA]

I'd put Pollard on the bench tbh. Sasha has so much more attacking flair and can kick just as well.

[@PB22559]

The way he ran past/through 4 or 5 Irish players was scary. He's going to be a huge weapon in attack for the Boks.

[@akwasi_ace41]

Sacha is a gem. He just has that thing.

[@elduderino3236]

Great to see Am getting back to his best 💚

[@g_v_rvanrooyen5769]

He wasn't at his best but getting there but glad to see the centres getting depth

[@user-jh5iy8pv4s]

Sacha is breath of fresh air for the springboks....amazing

[@ricardocarvalho1290]

I'm half Portuguese but 100% Springbok but it made me proud to see how far Portugal has come and the effort the players made. Muito obrigado Portugal, do fundo do coração!

[@Zion66666]

I was very impressed with Portugal. Hope they continue to develop.

[@jamieodonnell160]

So you are 150%

[@alankennedy3747]

I love the way you thank and compliment teams when you beat them, but criticise then when you lose. It's fantastic😂😂😂 ☘️☘️

[@Zion66666]

@@alankennedy3747 we criticise dirty players mate. Breaking a leg with an illegal and cynical tackle. But no worries. Enjoy your next few years and see you in the WC quarterfinals.

[@orlandosadie6283]

As a Bok fan, Portugal was 1 of my favorite teams in the WC.

[@petrivisser7314]

This Portugal backline was 🔥. Only up from here. Well done!

[@jacoct35]

There's apparently a big Portuguese community in Bloem, there were about 4000 Portuguese supporters at the match, and j something is Portuguese guy living in South Africa (since he was 7)

[@WorldbestDJDuoTV]

True My girlfriend is Portuguese

[@Alias-gy3tz]

There is a big Portuguese community in South Africa.

[@Geraldo_Sem_Pavor]

Love the name J Something

[@cuananderson861]

As a South African great to see Portugal doing their thing well done to them

[@afikiletokwe9938]

Have to feel bad for Esterhuizen, If Sacha didn't come on Manie would have had a not bad game. Then Sacha came on and it seemed like a world class 10 had entered the chat. Am took on the dual role of 12 and 13 beautifully, you cannot argue his class. Snyman is Synman, what more can you say about him.

[@robertjan002]

His challenge looked clumsy. Not sure what he was thinking.

[@washerdryer3466]

Nah I'd feel bad for the Portugese player. But as always the South Africans are the victim and hard done by.

[@quentinadkins432]

Sacha THE key player to defend/take 2027 RWC for SA. Portugal sensational. Loved their tries. Well done.

[@vjmightyw]

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[@adrianincapetown7043]

I thought Ben Jason Dixon was MOM. Very good performance. Also, can we agree that Elrich Louw should probably start at 8.

[@gitgudsec]

Yes please, Roos ain't it man.

[@nevillepieterse9983]

He was brilliant!

[@sancojoseph4939]

Cameron Hanekom when fit..

[@gitgudsec]

@@sancojoseph4939 hell yes.

[@IgnusVermaak]

Yea, as a big Roos fan I don't feel he is really grabbing this opportunity, but to be fair it's easier to come on fresh against a team that is running on half a tank. Maybe Roos isn't quite a starter yet and could be used more as a impact sub.

[@cl0udbr3ak]

I believe the debate about Libbok and SMF can now be put to bed. Mapimpi was a monster and Ben Jason Dixon stood out. A lot of the youngsters had a chance to put up their hands and did. Much, much respect to Portugal. They played out of their skins.

[@garthmanuel5701]

when was there a debate? the debate was between mannie and pollard . why u straw manning?

[@cl0udbr3ak]

@@garthmanuel5701 and that was not even a debate, Pollard settled that quite easily. Lobbok became a worthless passenger in the RWC

[@jonathanstiglingh6677]

best part of the DJ was when a fight started he played the "Ding Ding" sound that you hear at a boxing etc match... laughed so hard.

[@tilmanvondelft]

😂

[@tilmanvondelft]

Roughly after how many minutes of match was that? Would love to watch it back…

[@jonathanstiglingh6677]

@@tilmanvondelft if you check at game playtime 34:40 you can hear it - there is a clear Ding Ding sound when RG Snyman gets into a tussle with one of the Portugal guys...

[@thedarkprinceza]

I remember that, thought I was hearing things 😂😂 pure class from the DJ

[@Badys_1879]

😂😂😂😂

[@karlernstbuddenbrock371]

SA’s new talent looks ominous. These are the guys who must defend the title in 27

[@nevillepieterse9983]

Incl maybe 5-6 of the current crop (oldies)for experience

[@420frosty2]

Cuzzie it's their first game together Can you relax

[@thedarkprinceza]

How so, please explain your reasoning. These are just kids, they still have a lot to learn and there is no better learning than making mistakes and being mentored by senior players. Springboks are learning a new attacking system as well. RWC still a couple years out.

[@karlernstbuddenbrock371]

@@thedarkprinceza you’ve basically answered your own question. 4 years of preparation, hopefully including the humiliation of the All Blacks.

[@ianjacobs2998]

The greatest Rugby Podcaster ever!!

[@robcrocker348]

Tell you what, Portugal did themselves proud I absolutely loved watching them play and when the 4 lads took down the viking brought a massive grin to my face

[@Davidvx1468]

sacha leapfrogged Manie in that game...that kid is special

[@garthmanuel5701]

no really...most of sashas magic came at 15 ...backline was in dissaray when mannie went off... most of our go forward cam from disjointed play

[@Davidvx1468]

@garthmanuel5701 true, I wouldn't mind Manie playing 10 with Sacha at 15, we just need someone with a reliable boot on the field, and that's not Manie...Sacha has proven more capable off the tee in 2 games than Manie has in 2 years.

[@pietbliksem]

You know Tim, Portugal has a history in South Africa's history. They were the first European nation to colonise the Cape back in the 1500's and establish a halfway-house to their eastern colonies. Their legacy is still in our bloodlines, our language (Afrikaans) and in our food. South Africa has always been a welcome place for the Portuguese people and is why there is still such a vibrant Portuguese South African community. We were absolutely delighted at their wonderful performance in the world cup. We like it that the Lobos are doing so well in international rugby and we will always be a welcome berth for them, as we are for you. We know who our friends are.

[@avrilgardiner9111]

Well-spoken, oh toothless one.

[@malcolmphillips3298]

Incorrect, the Portuguese never established any settlements at the Cape. Completely wrong information.

[@gilliandawson6567]

You're right, and portuguese food is quite a staple here including the custard tarts- my favorite.

[@gilliandawson6567]

​@@malcolmphillips3298they were the first Europeans to land here. Even if it was a wreck.

[@victordastile5204]

​@@malcolmphillips3298what's the "correct information"🤔

[@phillipmiga3961]

Lukhanyo AM playing two positions 12&13 😊 same time wow! N added a tri ontop damn!! For the whole 80minutes played defense n attack he is my man of the match

[@steffenburrows3499]

Legend! Sacha is absolutely mint

[@carolevans9298]

You made our newspaper Tim,. Fantastic write up in Port Elizabeth 👌🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@kjlovescoffee]

6:25 My favourite line from the commentary was "..just RG introducing himself..." 😂

[@bosvarkd8403]

Lol big Victor .... he also called Johan Grobbelar Johan Goosen when he gave a penalty away ...😂

[@oj4249]

Reinach still got it. If anything he should get more time than Faf. Libbok and Reinach work well just the kicking of Libbok that’s an issue. Sacha has it all 🔥.

[@gitgudsec]

Yeah wasn't feeling Faf vs Ireland. Just meh.

[@ThatGuy-sw2xe]

So if Sacha has it all, why bother with Libbok?

[@danielcillie1856]

I actually noticed that Reinach was very quick of the ball

[@ThatGuy-sw2xe]

@@danielcillie1856 compared to Faf, my dead grandma will seem quick to get the ball out.

[@mamoersebaas2654]

Got to say Grant Williams is better than both .what a player he has become .bloody hell .we have a truly master 9 back in sa

[@leightonleukes3650]

The singer of the Portuguese anthem was Jay Something, who is a South African muso with Portuguese heritage. I really liked that. What a great spectacle. Biggest stand out for me - Sasha quite literally KICKED Manie out of that 2nd No. 10 spot for me. What a superstar in the making.❤

[@brianbyt]

Great channel, I am an exiled Irish fan in Dubai and love your balanced reviews of all matches and understanding that rugby transcends more that the game in all countries.

[@greenblood5640]

It rarely happens that a game with such a big gap between the teams ends up being the occasion like this was. We need to see more of Portugal.

[@elokshinentertainment]

Wow, the depth of South Africa is plausible

[@Zion66666]

Plausible?

[@antheacarolus8084]

Firstly, what a great game ito getting more eyes on the game. Thank you Portugal for coming to play and thank you Bloemfontein for turning out. It shows how important it is for all of us to see our boys. Of course we can never play without irony, croc roll in particular but that's why it's so important. Last week was absolutely horrid with only a yellow, sogood reffing Holly. We cannot make any excuses if it ends a career, that's the point obviously.

[@SchmozzleGTO]

Portugal are absolutely super. A true shot in the arm for world rugby (obvious nods to Georgia etc etc)... Gotta love the heart and the determination to play... Love It.

[@MetYsJa]

SA should have a full calendar schedule for SA A, playing against sides like Portugal, Romania, Georgia, Spain, Canada, USA, Namibia It would help those countries get better and allow us to build more depth.

[@anelfrylinck841]

Oh Tim! I so loved this game! Rassie's home ground, the deep historian relations between South Africa and the Portuguese of which many made South Africa their home when 💩 hits the fan in the 70's...the DJ...😂😂 I guess us Saffas still just enjoy the beautiful 70's - 80's music... most of all I love is the organic way Rugby unites the world...a battlefield for 80 minutes and beers with the "enemy" right after! May Rugby lives forever. ❤❤🎉🎉 Rassie, you can be a proud daddy today, and I am not only talking about rugby...may the stars above shine over your brilliamt mind forever and a day..hulle weet nog steeds nie alles wat ons weet nie..❤ And thank you Tim for being your brilliant authentic you. ❤

[@b.d.erasmus6109]

Great occasion and genuinely happy for Portugal..! They had a great game and really embraced the opportunity against our boys!!

[@AnDv-vp8ob]

Thank you Portugal. You did rugby and Portugal proud. We loved having you and your fans were amazing. Good call Rassie - great to see our younger bokkies. Loved the balsy call to make Salmaan Moerat cappie! Only Rassie will be Rassie! Our goat! Go Bokke! Go Portugal - may you grow from strength to strength. PS Be gentle with our Manie : ))

[@alankennedy3747]

@@AnDv-vp8ob Thanking them because you beat them. You guys only criticised Ireland after breaking you last week. A bunch of pathetic, bad losing hypocrites.

[@adamlouw9575]

@@alankennedy3747 Spending your morning making yourself sad? Crazy lmao

[@alankennedy3747]

​@@adamlouw9575Just saying it as it is. Worst losers in World rugby.

[@AnDv-vp8ob]

@@alankennedy3747 hope your day or life gets better at some stage. Sending you positive vibes xx

[@alankennedy3747]

​@@AnDv-vp8obIt's the truth and you know it.

[@InsanelyIrish]

For me Pinto was MOTM what a game he had, literally did everything even got 2 turnovers madness. Great game from Portugal they really ran that defense ragged. They remind me of Northampton, just need more physical growth and they'd be damn near unstoppable. I don't see Manie holding onto that 10 jersey for too long. We need more of these games! I'm Irish and I want games against Georgia, Portugal, Spain everyone. Let's just have these great games and grow the sport we love more.

[@tonysa2337]

Pinto had a superb game, but Simao Bento (full back) was immense; quite possibly man of the match.

[@adrianincapetown7043]

Manie and Pollard are going to be battling it out for backup no 10, behind S F-M.

[@gitgudsec]

Manie bench utility back. If SFM is managed right he'll be a core part of new team, Pollard is like boiled chicken thigh without seasoning compared to him.

[@garthmanuel5701]

sasha can play 15 for the kicking, mannie 10...give the man hes flowers and let him cook.. he has 4 prime years ahead of him. the way mannie managed that backline with 13 men on the field...i mean come on.

[@adrianincapetown7043]

@@garthmanuel5701 Where does Damian Willemse play then, when he's back?

[@brettfleiner4906]

@@garthmanuel5701 If Sacha plays 15, where will Willemse be when he recovers? Willie? Fassie? We just have to admit that Manie doesn't have what it takes to be in the squad. He is amazing in open play but cannot kick at poles, he's had two years to work on it and still hasn't shown he has the consistency to do so even in a game with zero pressure like today.

[@gitgudsec]

@@garthmanuel5701 sacha at 15 is a waste, yeah manie manages well but i think sacha even better and has better kick placements. i love fassi at 15 he's solid as a rock. but cool man our opinions differ, fair enough, enjoy your braai, later.

[@Profreegolfer]

Sacha is insane, i think Manie's kicking has cost him his spot as Bok 10. And i think at this rate Polard will be looking over his shoulder. Should never have been a red.

[@pauljansen6650]

Pollard should be gone, 3 years to get Sasha into full international shape with experience

[@gitgudsec]

@@pauljansen6650 Pollard is the "meat and potatoes" choice, it has its place but really no X-factor. Sacha has potential to be a great.

[@nevillepieterse9983]

Same thing I told my wife during the game he is now number 3. 1. Pollard 2. SFM 3. Libbok

[@karldrogo9765]

@@nevillepieterse9983 I'd make Manie-man 5th and I honestly want to see Masuku play as well. His kicking is on point. WC I'd take SFM, SM & Pollard

[@Profreegolfer]

@pauljansen6650 I'd be curious to see how Brown's cosching will work on Pollard. But at this rate, I tend to agree. I think there are a few boks that are 30-33 that probably won't/shouldn't be there in '27.

[@RikiLouw69]

I am seriously worried about our defense. Jacques Nienaber has probably been the best defense coach in the world for the past 15 years since his Stormers days. It feels like that the defense left with him.

[@philipqvist7322]

Sacha is definitely a Bok for the future. Spirited perfornance by Portugal - a useful workout for the Boks, but the discipline was a bit of an issue. All in all, an entertaining match and I think both teams will be happy tonight, along with the fans. As for the red card, I can see why it was given, but common sense should have prevailed. It was a yellow at best - a few years ago it would have just been a penalty.

[@vivb5180]

Would be good to see some consistency... last weekend's double-player crock-roll on Marx was dangerous, cynical & deliberate with no mitigating factor/s - should have been double red. Could have been the end of Malcolm's rugby career after just recovering from an ACL injury. Frizell (NZ) did much the same to Bongi in RWC23 final. These are the malicious infractions of dangerous & dirty play that need to be rooted out. Yellow at most for Esterhuizen. Love the way Tim says: "WR is looking more closely now at crock-rolls... except when it happens to Malcolm Marx!" Gold!! Tim's even starting to sound like a South African & gets our humour!!

[@brianbarbarich1401]

Sacha is hot property.

[@the.place.of.refuge]

Thanks for visiting south africa

[@thembelanihdlamini5395]

I was happy they got to play Springboks. I love Portugal. It's important for the sport to grow.

[@tilmanvondelft]

I thought Hollie Davidson had a great game. First female reffing a men’s test match if I’m not mistaken. Love her calmness and clear concise instructions. She deserves regular tier 1 vs tier 1 test matches.

[@herschelleseteria4280]

She could have gotten hurt with all those big men. I was fearing because I know how refs get tackled sometimes

[@Zion66666]

She’s reffed tests before. First SA though

[@tilmanvondelft]

@@Zion66666 Men’s test before as well? Remember being disappointed she only got AR jobs at recent men’s 6N but happy to be corrected. 👍

[@jerrybuirski2344]

Did one of the younger Boks call her tannie?

[@KS123K-z5e]

😂

[@antoniovieira8605]

A little correction in the text: it's not "Los Lobos", it's "Os Lobos". Força Lobos!!! Grande jogo!!! (Go Wolves!!! Great game!!!)

[@andreemurray7039]

Great to see tier2 teams get an outing which is brilliant this weekend

[@gerhardreinecke3945]

For South African stadium DJ's heaven is a place on earth where you can walk a thousand miles to be the man that is still living next door to Alice.

[@EggchasersRugby]

hahaha!

[@dandreehlers9817]

​@@EggchasersRugbytim....in the aus game their red card was 20min then they "replaced" the 14 with someone else and it was 15vs15....BUT in this game the boks couldnt...how is that fair???

[@victordastile5204]

​@@dandreehlers9817my thoughts exactly🤔

[@dandreehlers9817]

@@victordastile5204 thought they testing it out in the july tests?

[@MorgMorg-uf6ps]

Everybody now...Who the f is alice😂 Only in South Africa❤

[@nic0072]

Pinto is bloody fast, first time I've seen someone catching Arendse from behind.

[@surfango1]

I thought the ref had a good game. Controlled the game well, no dodgy calls, always on the spot and took no bullshit from the players.

[@Profreegolfer]

@surfango1 couldn't agree less. Missed several calls. A knock right infront of her, dubious on 2 of the cards.

[@MorgMorg-uf6ps]

Respect✌️

[@jameswyatt4443]

What game were you watching. She was poor. But I will say, she was no worse than the refs we normally see. There were a lot of dodgy calls.

[@danielcillie1856]

​@@jameswyatt4443I have seen a lot worse reffing, she was fine. No much qualms with her.

[@chrisnaude2929]

Her and her team are way out of their depth at this level, barely making it at URC level as well to be fair.

[@Vidyanth]

The young Boks were good!

[@zandilepatekile3642]

I am very proud of Portugal. They played really well and you could see how much they gave of themselves in the game. I shed a tear when the Portuguese Captain/Coach (not too sure who really) said he was just happy playing in front of the crowd like that. I was excited to see Mapimpi and Am back too! 🇿🇦 #GoBokke

[@jerrybuirski2344]

Most handsome captain in world rugby? My women were swooning!

[@dandaluna]

Thank you, that's the reason I love them so much, they know their limitations, but they never give up and that's all you can ask of a team who's mostly amateur. It was our captain Tomás Appleton who said it, he's a gem.

[@johanlamprecht5577]

There is a large Portuguese community in South Africa. My Portuguese friend and quite a few of his friends went down to Bloemfontein from Johannesburg. They are massive Bok supporters but also proud of their Portuguese heritage so for them it was a special occasion. Looks like it was a great atmosphere and an attractive game.

[@chadliampolley6991]

Feel good for Portugal. 3 lovely tries. Looking forward to watching them again. Nice full stadium, too! There's a large Portugues contingent where I grew up in the south of Johannesburg. There must be another large contingent in Bloem - was awesome to see the Portuguese captain speaking in his national language to the Portuguese folks. Was also nice seeing Hollie.

[@nicksteytler8044]

That was a celebration of rugby. One of the most enjoyable games I have watched in ages. Pure fun despite the mismatch. Says a lot for this incredible game. Lets not forget the ref Holly the Scott!!! She was really good. Bossed the big boys around the park. Something to be said about the potential role female refs could have in the men's game!

[@adrianleonard6449]

When opportunity meets preparedness u get success which equals what i saw from south Africa'$ brightest new supertrooper! Mngomezulu!!!!!!!!

[@adrianincapetown7043]

Agreed that the red card was harsh. A pity for Esterhuizen, as he isn't getting too many chances.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

But that is why he does not get too many chances. Love the guy but he is a bit of a liability. He plays in the Premiership ffs, he should know to go lower.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Great showing, methinks. We saw some good play by stalwarts Arendse, Am, Mapimpi and Snyman. Dixon was excellent, Roos was a lot more disciplined than his last outing. Moerat was solid and I was very impressed with Thomas "The Tank" Du Toit, both while scrumming and in open play. Grobbelaar was a handful. Fassie was maybe a bit quiet but I can understand with a man off, he couldn't play his normal game. Phepsi Buthelezi was also a bit quiet. I feel sorry for Libbok but he just isn't a reliable kicker and unless we put a specialist kicker on, I cannot see how we can afford to have him there, especially now that you have someone as gifted as Sacha. Speaking of which, Sacha was fantastic. Nasty 50-22 kick, lovely grubber or two, excellent run to create a try and he had a few hard kicks and didn't miss any. He will be our Carter one day. As for Portugal, I love them, I was so proud to see our people cheer for them. One would swear that they won the world cup at the end there and I'm so glad these group of top guys got to experience test rugby like this.

[@TheChoppy007]

I thought that was one of the best outings by a ref in some time: let the game flow nicely, made decisions quickly and decisively, communicated well with players. (Even as a Bok supporter it's good to see a scrumhalf finally get pinged for taking too long.) Hope to see much more of Hollie Davidson on the international stage.

[@eugenebotha335]

Thanks Tim, your attitude towards SA is commendable, especially being Brittish. Our association with Portugal goes back a long time vandag in fact it was the Portuguese who supplied the boer with Portuguese Mauser against British invasion and war against boer republics. I honestly rate your rugby commentary and approach the highest of All rugby You tubers and normally cannot wait for your report. Sasha is a Star , Amm is pure class and SA have an abundance of scrumhalves. Cannot believe RG was man of the match, Amm and Mapimpi were more influential. Looking forward to our old rugby foes, All Blacks.

[@pietsmit5587]

Croc-roll my ass....Arendse couldnt roll a hedgehog

[@thabomazwayi4422]

Very True😢😅

[@gilliandawson6567]

😂

[@vivb5180]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mlisto293]

I agree with you

[@Karma-qt4ji]

It's a text book version of a croc roll and the exact action that is banned. For the love of all things holy, when our boys do some stupid shit, can we please not compound it by trying to pretend it didn't happen?? Because a couple of weeks from now, if DMac does that to RG, we are going to completely lose it and call for him to be banned for life.

[@charlcoetzee3358]

Super fun match. Well done to Portugal. Really gave a great account of themselves. Boks experimented a lot and I think we learnt a lot. Happy for the debutants and other new players that took their opportunities and made a claim for a Bok jersey.

[@bunnychowmuncher]

Through emigration to South Africa through the islands like the Azores and Angola and Mozambique, South Africa has a huge relationship with Portugal through it Portugese heritage population.

[@ElijahMan2633]

Ahhh, another upload from my favourite (honourary) Saffa at the moment. Never clicked so fast. Just speak about Sacha. 🇿🇦 Oh and Portugal, what a joy to watch! Can Rassie and SARU make this an annual fixture alongside the home game we have in Twickenham? Rugby dead in SA, especially these Tier1/2 match-ups? NEVER!

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Looking at the support they got here, I was telling my family beforenand that if I had been SA Rugby, I would be open to giving them a "home away from home" test once or so per year. Portugal comes here and maybe plays Georgia or something.

[@HungryHumbucker]

Thank you Tim! Between Frizell in the WC and our game against Ireland, Malcolm is just not getting any justice.

[@anthonyhobkirk2704]

I enjoyed the game. Was really impressed by the Portuguese. I think they can keep their heads up. They deserve all the kudos that has come their way. The guy who sang the Portuguese national anthem is a Portuguese born SA singer from the band MI Casa. His name is pronounced Jay Something. His real name is Joao and people struggled to pronounce it, so he changed it to that. The Boks obviously was expected to win and win big, but they never looked out of place. I am a Roos fan, but definitely not a great game. Mapimpi was very good as was KLA. Thought that Dixon could have been a contender for MOTM. Am was good. Manie must be under so much pressure and looked like it got to him. Sasha only played about 30 mins, but like Beauden Barrett in T2 against England could have been MOTM.

[@TheBendixSA]

Sacha "SNIPER" Feinberg-Mngomezulu is an absolute talent.

[@elduderino3236]

Roos is continuing to slide down the pecking order.

[@dandreehlers9817]

Agreed...so glad rassie toke him off so louw can show what a smart player he is and a team player...roos plays for himself i feel

[@pauljansen6650]

SAs best and worst no.8

[@DomanaxTV]

@@pauljansen6650 best? Not to sure about that.

[@leighcotterell2302]

​@@dandreehlers9817Roos is always running away from support, he also hasn't realized he can't bully international players in quite the same way he does it at club level.

[@dandreehlers9817]

@@leighcotterell2302 its a mindset and he doesnt have a good one...rassie likes players with a mindset like dixon and louw

[@gavinwarnock1254]

Really enjoyed the Portuguese.. One way to ingratiate yourself to a Bloemfontein crowd is to have the balls to throw the ball around.. And they weren't scared. A performance I think they can take pride in. Especially three good tries.

[@anthonylees5735]

What a treat that game was. Portugal kept coming at the Boks with fierce determination. Great to watch!

[@amazeballsvideos]

Good game. Respect for Portugal and the way they play the game. This is why rugby is such a beautiful sport. Also nice to see some young Springbok talent doing good positive things.

[@user-kj8lq7mo2s]

I like portugal they play good 🏉 pinto is the ronaldo of rugbg also i reckon they must start thinking if a SEVEN NATIONS soon they way portugal are playing and improving a top tier 1 team in the near future.

[@Won_By_One]

Portuguese is ON THE RISE. Their Fullback os a GEM. Well played both teams. VERY entertaining.

[@gilliandawson6567]

It's nice to see them coming on in the 7s

[@Andrewpc2023]

Yes Tim, the red card was harsh. Made for a closer game. Don’t forget Esterhuisen is 6ft 5. Mere mortals would quake!

[@MetYsJa]

6'3

[@HeeniKeke]

Tacklers need to lower body…simple fact of rugby now

[@JOATMOFA]

Portugal wasn't half bad - they surprised me quite a bit! A team to watch for the future!

[@joeritchie2]

Fun match, and I agree with you that a case for Bento as man of the match could be made! Ditto Lukhanyo Am, so good to see him back and in form. And Sacha! What a boot. That 50-22 was brilliant! Definitely a candidate for the 10 jersey down the road for both the Boks and Stormers.

[@justinfraenkel]

Refreshing to come across a pundit who speaks from such a positive perspective, nice work sir.

[@patrickpetersen5]

Sacha what a talent. Portugal wel done they never gave up.

[@user-xj5ks9yj8n]

There' s a reason why Nandos is our favourite fast food brand., strong links between Portugal, Mozambique and SA. What a great team they proved to be!

[@kjlovescoffee]

Well done to Portugal! I feel for Manie. His kicking is going to overshadow what was otherwise a stellar performance. Unfortunately for him Sasha is breathing down his neck.

[@garthmanuel5701]

sasha at 15, isnt it obvious?play mannie 10...sasha can kick

[@kjlovescoffee]

@@garthmanuel5701 I was thinking that too.

[@user-wn9sf2pg8b]

For now. And the Damiam Willemse comes back. I'd play Sacha at 12.

[@brettfleiner4906]

@@garthmanuel5701 If we play Sacha at 15, what about Willie, Willemse and Fassi? We cannot have Sacha replace players who have actually performed in their positions just to accommodate a kicker who cannot kick. Despite his excellent skills in open play, Manie has had ages to work on his kicking at the poles and yet still disappoints. Sacha at 10 with Pollard, Manie is the backup. Willie and Willemse at 15 with Fassi as backup.

[@garthmanuel5701]

fassie back up... hel get plenty of opportunities and starts...le roux shouldnt be there, at least can we please agree on that...hes done hes part for the Boks. Reg 10, we want running rugby now...! we want to beat the all blacks...our record is KAK..if u happy with the status quo then ok..keep playing safe...

[@mamoersebaas2654]

Moerat,Ben Jason Dixon,Roos,Ruan Venter ,Quin Horn and cameron hanekom .All coming from Paarl Boys .Thats impressive

[@Burninglash]

1) Lukanya Am is back! Atbtimes he was covering 3 positions. Awesome performance. 2) Mapimipi you beauty 3) Manie is great, Sacha is greater 4) Moerat crafter like Mostert. Not a Eben mk2.0 5) Portugal you guys rock. Never go away, that will make you great in time. 6) Imagine, manie at 10, willemse at 12, Am at 13, Arendse at 14, moodie at 11, Sacha at 15. 7) Esterhizen tackle reflects European coaching. Will fix it this year. 8) Forwards win matches, backs decide by how much.

[@garthmanuel5701]

too early to see sacha at 10 now... my thinking is i have to see more of him reg tackling at that channel.. btu at 15 IM ALL FOR! and then Mannie at 10 - we have to at least try it..get mannie in that playmaking role and then get a kicker to compensate... the exciting Sasha is all that and more!

[@TheCosmerenaut1]

This doesn’t work and it’s why you aren’t a coach. With all the beautiful high flying small backs at the back, what happens to our DNA?? At the very least we need DDA in the team whenever fit

[@Burninglash]

@TheCosmerenaut1 DDA, Kriel, Kolbe, and Le Roux are excellent.. the list was intended to be next-gen only. Willemse plays at 12 for the Stormers and has played 12 for the boks as well. Crash ball is always an option for sure, but if you think Willemse is small or soft, go look closer.

[@wallieveldtsman300]

Tim ......your rugby knowledge and overall commentary are the best out there by FAR ......."The Breakdown Show" can learn so much from you !!!!

[@CoenieHanekom]

Andre esterhuizen tackle was no way a red card

[@subbie5498]

these were normal a few years back

[@deankruger4132]

What were rhe mitigating factors in your eyes? This is a genuine question from a fellow Springbok supporter. Because in my eyes there were no mitigating factors and it was a clear red. I am here for a discuss not an argument.

[@tyronehaylett8179]

that was no way a red card from a springbok supporter 👍

[@thabomazwayi4422]

Mate. There was clear head contact and the player went off as a result of the tackle. I feel sorry for him Quan Horn. Would have loved to see them play their fair share 👏🏼👏🏼🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@warfrog_Robotop]

Head on head, lazy tackle from Andre, no drop from attacking player. Red all day under current rules. From springbok supporter.

[@XXIIISports]

Your family will love South Africa

[@seannorris7993]

Well done Portugal, this should be played every July until the next WC. I believe every tier one team should take a tier two team under their wing.

[@donovanmostert6692]

As always,spot on Tim.strange to think the boks have an issue at 8 as they do.

[@danienelphoto]

Oh man, you will love the AB game in Cape Town. Sascha was mad good. Santos from Portugal was amazing. Loved Portugal's gutsy, fast game. I felt the Boks did great playing 14 men, and sometimes 13.

[@mag101able]

Love Mannie, but Dobbo needs to do the right thing and let Sacha start at 10 this season. He needs to hone his skills in that role for the betterment of the nation and the three-peat. We have a future World Player of the Year in Sacha; something has to give. Am is out of this world, playing both center positions against a team that runs the ball like Portugal-godly. Mapimpi is not done yet; he's going to beat Joost's record and will only be second to Brian. Watch!

[@mag101able]

Discipline aside, this was a great performance for a group that haven't had much game time. Portugal will definitely be a Tier 1 team by the next world cup

[@cl0udbr3ak]

I thought Mapimpi had one of his best games in quite a while was great to see. Sacha put the debate to bed tonight, The inconsistency of Libbok off the tee does not bode well for his future in the Bok jersey

[@subbie5498]

libbok is better and being a general for the backline feel sacha will be better at 15

[@gitgudsec]

Agreed, if not he needs to go play elsewhere. And I'm a Province supporter. This is some rare generational talent, we need to help him grow and potentially become the next Dan Carter, not Brent Russell. Way to good to be a gap stop utility back.

[@cl0udbr3ak]

@@subbie5498 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MitchellCryer]

Amazing analysis from our SA boetie Tim🇿🇦 Some things I was thinking about….. 1. I think the referee was a touch intrusive (not terrible but maybe a little jumpy) - didn’t think that was a red, albeit she didn’t actually upgrade the card herself. Also thought it was unnecessary to reverse the penalty with Snyman and thought she was far too quick to give a penalty for slow play on the back of the ruck kick. 2. Portugal showed such fantastic attacking flare and passion! We have a strong and vibrant Portuguese community in SA so was awesome to see! 3. Manie may have sunk his immediate Bok future. Love Libbok and have huge respect for everything he has done for the jersey but unfortunately can’t have a sub 50% conversion rate in test rugby😓….. 4. Sasha could do no wrong! Great to see a young man with so much confidence. His running style/offloads gave me Pollard 2015 vibes🤷‍♂️ Little voice inside me is telling me we need to be careful with him i.e. not overhype or ruin his career by dropping him into the flyhalf/centre/fullback quagmire!! But definitely looking good🙏 5. So nice to see Mapimpi back on the scorecard with a hat-rick. A true South African legend! Thanks for the video! Keen to have you back in the country ASAP🙏💪🇿🇦

[@Linda_D]

Tim, thank you for the great review of the game. We can’t wait to welcome you back 🇿🇦 Ellis Park with an AB’s v Springboks game is electrifying 😁

[@ricardocarvalho1290]

Fantastic show. Great game. Cannot wait for NZ.

[@veziqiniso4425]

One of the best games ever for wonderful spirit and sportsmanship; great spirit and wonderful expression of unity for SA; loved the Portuguese teams attitude and spirited play; Mandela's iconic support to the '95 RWC Bok squad has borne fruit in the dynamic and influence of Rassie and the 'bok team in SA & further afield today. Thanks for the commentary Tim, was hoping you'd be watching and looked out for your post afterwards

[@willieexplore]

Happy with the result, some players really stepped up especially after the red card. Lukhanyo Am is back!