Rassie surprises with a very strong Springbok side! LIVE Team Analysis with Harry Jones!

[@orlandosadie6283]

I rate Jordan very close to SFM and above Manie with 2027 in mind. Finally Cameron gets his chance. What are the odds for Eben and Rassie both getting awarded? Both deserved it last year.

[@sakabula2357]

Gatland's surname tranlates perfectly into Afrikaans.That's exactly where he and his team is at the moment..Rassie to end it for him...

[@mtabrahams]

😂

[@rosemarybouwer2259]

Nothing gat-like about Wales ❤ Still, a very funny post 😂

[@sakabula2357]

@@rosemarybouwer2259 unfortunately this is the deepest they've ever been in the gat and its actually sad to see them in such a state..Wales used to be one of the giants of the North.. hope they can get their act together and become the Wales of old agian..

[@robertwood6297]

Great selection

[@gihanilangakoon]

Top class, 🎉 as always.

[@francoisverdoes8552]

No 1

[@Kid_Senekal]

45:04 Harry saying what most of the rugby world is thinking

[@sportrocdoc2237]

Rassie is building well.....ominous for world rugby.

[@NGLeuner]

Lekka analytical conversation Score # South Africa 46 Wales 18

[@sportrocdoc2237]

We need Jordan, because Handre is going to be older come 2027, and Sacha, for all his talent, has had a severe career threatening injury.

[@sportrocdoc2237]

And Manie isn't getting better for some reason.

[@rosemarybouwer2259]

Quite so!

[@PieterGildenhuys]

Harry's favourite sentence/question to him from others: 'What do you think?'

[@WillieWiese-u9h]

Hi Mw and Harry thanks for the awsome show, my prediction for the match is South Africa 63 and Wales 12.

[@philipbritz3485]

Wow

[@robertwood6297]

And great chatter...

[@andremeyer1286]

Boks by 💯

[@a.swartz9916]

Gat in gatland may refer to gate or goat, land is place, etc. Then Gatland can refer to soneone living by the gate of a piece of land, I assume like some watchman😅 or on a land with/or where goats live. Proberly from old english. I can be way wrong if it was dutch or afrikaans and it refers to the rear-end or "godverlate wêreld".

[@rosemarybouwer2259]

We are so cruel, aren't we. Sorry for ewe Wales 😮❤

[@JanBouwer-l4b]

Surely if your on the right side of the field 6 is your open side, and if you're on the left side 7 is your open side

[@megafoonsport]

Yes, but the question is if the 6 and 7 swop around or not. France doesn't for example.

[@rosemarybouwer2259]

The point being ...

[@brettjoubert9758]

@@rosemarybouwer2259 Usually the flankers would change their side of the scrum depending on where the scrum is positioned on the field. The French don't do that. Their flankers will stay on the left or right of the scrum regardless of the position of the scrum

[@fomofud9479]

​@@rosemarybouwer2259 oh dear .....

[@at7512]

Truth is Eben would start for every team in the world

[@jacobcoetzee3849]

The two players I would like to see back in the squad: Edwill van der Merwe and Evan Roos. The question is, at whose expense? Mapimpi would probably have to make way for Edwill, but he has been in great form. Tough decision, but Edwill is arguably stronger, better defensively and equally as fast, even compared to Arendse. With Wiese’s current form and Hanekom’s arrival, Evan’s only chance would now be at openside flank, perhaps in place of Marco. Like Andre, Roos has been showing his individual dominance and aggression his entire playing career, and has been given the freedom at the Stormers to so. He just has to learn how to use his natural talent while being a team player who follows the system.

[@megafoonsport]

That last sentence seems to be the key aspect for Roos

[@jacobcoetzee3849]

@ He has played 6, 7 and 8 for the Stormers. In his own words: “There is always room to improve but it has been great playing all three positions as it broadens my expertise. No 6 and No 8 are quite similar, there’s not too much difference and I am able to play the same kind of role there, but blindside flank is very different,”

[@sportrocdoc2237]

Andre is a good player and is the only realistic replacement for Damian. You are talking about details, like where he sets up the ruck, so he needs more game time. I like Elrigh, but he needs more size, don't think he gives us go forward in the tackle.

[@cobusbrits2]

Very surprised at this strong team. It was only when I saw the bench that I realized this is about wanting to inflict pain. Gatland is going to pay for his BIL theatrics. I dont believe a word when Rassie sweet talking Gats about losses and the lonely spot as losing coach. This is going to be a massacre in the vein of Bulls' 2007 win over the Reds 92 - 3. I was there and not sitting much as we had to get up cheering another try. I feel for Wales, poor sods... Rassie retired Eddie Jones, going to do the same to Gats.

[@Supermezzman]

Interesting take. Could be right. But as harry says Wales always tough match for Boks and it may take some time to quell them. Problems if they score early and take a lead. They have some decent players

[@cobusbrits2]

​@@Supermezzmanhard to believe Rassie would be that cautious after Aus whipped Wales that bad. I always wondered what could make established Boks still so hungry to play and not drop off. Deep down I think players know how ruthless Rassie can be which showed when he pulled Manie so early from the SF in the WC. They both love and fear Rassie in equal measure because they know he knows his craft and are not afraid to do whatever is neccessary.

[@Dinkybear622]

What is the optimal bench strength number? Any risk of too much depth and then sacrificing game time and cohesion?

[@toscabrutus1781]

Goeie span! Goeie chat!

[@clintonjacobspvt8757]

Harry, I wish you'd tell us how you really feel about Gatland😂

[@megafoonsport]

🤣🤣🤣 No doubt about it!

[@rosemarybouwer2259]

Oh, nooo 😮😅

[@etienneb3305]

🔞O moedertaal, o soetste taal! Jou het ek lief bo alles . . . Disproves Charlize's opinion that only about 44 people still speak the language. A lot of foreign viewers of this podcast will be reaching for an English/Afrikaans dictionary tonight. To spare them the trouble, Harry's description loosely translates as 'Fat Cat Gatland'.

[@tilmanvondelft]

44’43” haai nee sies Harry! 😂😂😂

[@chrismouton1985]

Hahaha, it seems like Harry really doesn't like Esterhuizen. Sorry mate, but I'm a fan. I think he has some brilliant skills. I don't buy your comment about the flyhalf having to clean the rucks when André plays. If you saw how he was utilized at Quins you saw Marcus Smith flourish because of him. He has a lot of skills and I think he just needs more time in the saddle. Unfortunately his bans and injuries really hampered his chances, but we shouldn't forget how well he combined with Manie last year vs New Zealand and Argentina. A worthy backup for DDA. The question is, will DDA go to the next World Cup?

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

Good Q. DdeA not young. But not many bad injuries. Durable. (By the way, I like Andre; I just see his Test impact as lower than at club, especially in a Tony Brown system)

[@PieterGildenhuys]

Harry doesn't do 'briefly' MW.

[@megafoonsport]

Which is why he is on this pod

[@rosemarybouwer2259]

Agree 💯

[@biltong5]

Spot on about Watren. Say his name in Afrikaans & change the L to K. He whinged in his subtle, slick way about Rassie's bench innovations...then copied them! A real gatKANT...(relax, Tom!😁)

[@rosemarybouwer2259]

You are not going to heaven, are you ?

[@biltong5]

@@rosemarybouwer2259 I guess not...😘😅

[@hanshuman1382]

Beste rugby podcast. Baie info.

[@kristian762]

Siya went the full 80 against England... Hannekom plays at 8 with Elrigh at 7 for the Bulls, I reckon Wiese comes off and Hannekom goes to 8

[@kevinewert8546]

57-3 to the Boks.

[@Kid_Senekal]

for me, Hanekom is more Big Joe van Niekerk than he is Pierre Spies.

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

I like that

[@jj56x7.5mm]

He will come on at no 6

[@grantrau3066]

Ben Smith is a click bait artist, no one takes that muppet seriously

[@barryfourie7939]

# S.A 41 - 14 Wales

[@rosemarybouwer2259]

Just an "innocent" question, when Harry approaches a truck, does it start itself, go URC and drive to dark places ?.?.? 😢

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

Definitely

[@rosemarybouwer2259]

@HaribaldiJones-d6d My cute man, who has three letters nickname, with the Welsh meaning, "Hawk of the month of may." Wants to know what you feeeel about Celtic Woman ? He loves the song, the Green, Green Grass of Home. Like the angel Gabriel, I know that he Just sees Fire 🔥 Must be a link to Cameron .... men are so bloody Trans parent? He asks What is Warren, Gatti land so irked about, Duhan's son not looking 🤔 over him ....... just saying, just saying, aha, aha, aha ... me man is a such a little elf 💙 😭 okay a beeeeg one ... okay 👍

[@francoisleroux8818]

#score 57 - 12

[@francoisleroux8818]

IS MANIE DONE OKES?

[@Graham159871]

Rassie to end Gatlands career this weekend

[@greatshark9625]

SA 43 Wales 13

[@ReinierZeeman-p5z]

Springbokke 62 - Wales 12.

[@Dinkybear622]

I thought it was 52 with Kleyn? I might be wrong.

[@megafoonsport]

No, you're right. Was a bit rushed there!

[@Dinkybear622]

@@megafoonsport Regardless above 50 players is crazy.

[@megafoonsport]

@Dinkybear622 I think maybe it's proven how much depth we have and how well we are building up to 2027. No other team came close

[@Dinkybear622]

@@megafoonsport You guys are brilliant with replying back. I must say it is appreciated. My concern is that when does building depth reach dimishing returns and at the sacrifice of cohesion and game time for players. Depth is as much about risk management for the 2027 world cup as it is about a smooth transition of the guard post 2027. I do feel that regardless of squad depth, SA rugby will face a slump in performance post 2027. I'm thinking to far ahead now.....go Bokke!!! MW & Harry cause this philosophising and intellectualizing. 😀

[@megafoonsport]

@@Dinkybear622 🤣 Watch the press conference with Rassie and Cameron Hanekom. Rassie said he will start focusing on 2027 from next year, getting the group smaller and focusing on cohesion etc

[@randellveerus8619]

Boks 49 - Wales 9

[@philipbritz3485]

Boks 80 Wales 18

[@berengsello5645]

Can someone please tell me the meaning of this surname in Afrikaans. Gatland. It sound very familiar to me in Afrikaans

[@robertwood6297]

62-6 go Bokke

[@barendburger8345]

Who is SFM?

[@megafoonsport]

@@barendburger8345 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

[@philipbritz3485]

Sasha

[@LouisMaloney-l4y]

Boks 56-17 Wales

[@gawiestols6857]

We must also have in mind that Rassie's choices must include BEE as well. Not good to mention this but facts and reality still in South-Africa 🤔

[@LouisVolschenk]

Ou mater, with what do come up with? Fassi is our no1 fullback, Jordan is our best gosalkicker in SA statistically, Cheslin picks himself, Ox must still meets his match, Kolisi silenced all critics, etc. etc. Now be a grownup and say sorry.

[@rosemarybouwer2259]

There is no BEE, anywhere in Springbok and Franchise rugby🎉