RASSIES GENIUS PLAN REVEALED

[@RexJebamoney]

The game just proved it. Libbok became so confident of his capabilities by the faith showed in him. Nothing but a genius by Rassie as you pointed out. Well done Boks and congratulations in all the success of the team. Enjoy it while it lasts Boks fans.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@RexJebamoney thank you for the comment

[@LouisvanStaden]

Spot on Mark..surprised u so knowledgeable about our Bok players.Your comments are always worth taking them seriousely.....love your pod.!!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@LouisvanStaden thank you. I am still learning.

[@lawrenemakamu1257]

I think it’s a balanced side to go out - and again, agreed backing Manie is a stroke of genius - Manie owes the coach and he wl work his socks off to repay the coach for his loyalty and Rassie silently knows that

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Sorry boet but Manie owes the coach nothing. No, he did not kick the goal and if he had we would have won the game, but we are blaming him for not fixing the absolute poo show that was the first half. In 21 minutes, we let (with respect) the 7th ranked team in the world score as many tries as we let Ireland score in 2 games. That is the same number of tries as we conceded in the ENTIRE RWC knock out stage and the same number as we had conceded in every RC game this year before Saturday. Manie kicks one touch finder dead and missed a kick at goal and he is to blame? Rassie is covering his kicking issues in the same way as Rassie covers Pollard's playmaking issues by putting Willie on the field with him (mostly). See how we lost all backline attack when Willie left the field in the second Ireland game? See how the set piece move that resulted in Fassi's try at the weekend had Lukhanyo step in as receiver? Rassie does what he needs to for the good of the team, not because he is trying to be kind to a player.

[@SihleFani-t6i]

What abt Salman Moerat, he was supposed to be on the starting line ,you didn't mention him why?🤔😅

[@groenrizla2513]

Bok fans are a tough crowd to please and don't realise it is essential to do all the experimenting now in order to stand a chance for the next RWC and the rankings only come into play in Jan 2026 when the pools are decided otherwise before then it's meaningless. Why S Africans want to sacrifice a chance at winning RWCs to win every game in between is strange because Ireland proved this doesn't work. Boks are playing above average even while building and experimenting and if tweaked 1 or 2 things could easily have scored a few extra tries or even won by an easy goal kick which Libbok himself set up. We need to see the bigger picture and as Rassie said, lose 1 or 2 to get there.

[@groenrizla2513]

​@@Karma-qt4ji I think what the guy you replying to is alluding to is that Rassie understands the players as individuals and sees where they can fit into the squad so I don't think there's an argument here, just a different way of putting it but the thought behind it remains the same. Nothing new though as we saw how for example Am replaced Jesse when he was injured and everyone was anti Jesse then Am is out and Jesse is the best, then Am at 12 and we need DDA because Am can't do it etc Just think the amount of info the coaches are getting by experimenting and the profile they can make of each player, that seems to be Rassies focus, data collecting.

[@BB-nw6cs]

Manie should take a page from the Percy Montgommery's playbook. When all you pals go to relax, you take the ball and go practice your goal kicking. If that is too much work, stay away from kicking.

[@AdeleStolle]

In Rassie's words. We know what they don't know 🇿🇦 Proudly SOUTH AFRICA

[@mikescudder4621]

He didn't know what the Argentinians knew last week.

[@getridofneocons]

@@mikescudder4621 we did we lost by 1 point was fielding second stringers ,this week by 15 points at least

[@victordastile5204]

​@@mikescudder4621say that again without crying😂😂😂

[@jonathonmerson93]

what a joke does your Rugby Union even have a web page?

[@kurupt7154]

@@victordastile5204oddly enough you’re the only one crying

[@WHOLT2]

No better leadership is shown than loyalty. What Rassie is showing all his players is that he won’t throw them under a bus if it’s as a result of a teams failure. Great decision and Manie now knows the balls firmly in his court now. Last game before end of year tour and he may or may not be on the plane.

[@jskok3280]

@WHOLT2 - Again, on a lighter note. Those of you who remember the famous " My f.k Marilize" video which went viral a couple of years ago. May Manie should contact Marilize as she knows exactly where the poles are.

[@WHOLT2]

@@jskok3280 true story 🤣🤣

[@victordastile5204]

​@@jskok3280😂😂😂😂

[@johnjames6620]

It's not about blaming Manie for the loss but for his own poor game. Not only did he miss the penalty, he also over-cooked the kick for touch, which ultimately cost SA the decisive penalty given to Argentina. How many more chances must he be given. He cost us the RWC game against Ireland and then had to be substituted early in the game against England. Rassie has known for at least a year that his kicking for posts is poor. It is evidently currently at 42% success. I get the distinct impression that Manie feels in his heart that he is not up to the level required. I would be embarrassed if I was him.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@johnjames6620His own poor game cost us less than the poor defence in the first half cost. Handre missing two tackles leading directly to Argentina first two tries and Marco missed three tackles in the lead up to three of them.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Holy crap! Rugby video in the midst of a hurricane, that's a new one 😂 Stay safe and stay warm!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@randomlyfactual1943 I am committed to the rugby tribe, yet 81% dont subscribe to the channel :-(

[@marchennink]

Love your insight Mark. You are spot on Big man!!!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@marchennink Gracias

[@roeloflindeque4055]

Good stuff Mark, commitment. Go Bokke!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thank you

[@jacquesmalander1320]

Kolbe going to be the goal kicker!!!!! Only Rassie!!!!

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Why "only Rassie"? It's a team effort so if Kolbe is considered a better kicker than Libbok, then it's a good idea to go that route. We did it with Percy Montgomery when Honeyball or James were playing.

[@jacquesmalander1320]

@@Karma-qt4ji Touché my Boet!!

[@dewaldsaayman9084]

"only rassie" got nothing to do with team effort,, it means that if we see cheslin kicking goal then we must not be surprised because it was only rassie's idea to let cheslin kick goal as rassie is the one who always come up with ideas outside the box and surprise everyone.

[@mr.b.pstevens7277]

Thanks Mark!! You're so passionate about Rugby. Appreciate the content 💪

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@mr.b.pstevens7277 thank you. Yes I am passionate about the game.

[@robertosalsone5655]

Last week it was Rassie that made the wrong switch. This Saturday he got the selection correct. Play Manie first and then bring Pollard on . Worked like a bomb

[@lisacroley3776]

Mark, you and your family stay safe and Thank you for all you do. Mahalo from Hawaii.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@lisacroley3776 maholo to you as well.

[@botetiinvestments4019]

Good breakdown thank you Mark. First time I’ve seen your post

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@botetiinvestments4019 Glad that you liked it, and I hope you stick around if my content is something you enjoy.

[@MoffatDyasi-un7sr]

Most balanced rugby commentator. Good knowledge of rugby

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@MoffatDyasi-un7sr rugby fan, not commentator, but thank you :-)

[@russel2352]

Bok supporter. Manie Libbok was my concern until I saw Pollard as replacement. Only area of concern is Manie's inconsistency with goal kicking. As expected a strong team, the only way Argentina can win this is their ability to turn up and surprise the opposition. Saw a comment after the last game being lost by the Boks, "Sanity has finally come back to rugby". Made me smile, Rassie is truly in the heads of many.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@russel2352 Yours is a solid comment, appreciate it.

[@pietersmith9745]

Good video. Backing players is crucial for trust and loyalty. God bless.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@pietersmith9745 thank you kindly

[@brendonharper2884]

Loving the Intro ! Keep smashing it Mark 🎉

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thanks man

[@nithayachetty8639]

Hope you are safe in the hurricane, Mark. Agreed, Manie's role as a number 10 is very good with ball distribution. But the place kicking doesn't always have to come down to the number 10, right? Remember John Eales, lock of Australia with his excellent place kicking? It will be great if one of the others in the Bok team can step up to the place kicking if we prefer Manie's play making.

[@louisnel1922]

A more recent example is Percy Montgomery who kicked for poles from fullback for SA for over a decade, ahead of 10s like Butch James

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@nithayachetty8639 back in the day we had many forwards kicking goals. Where I come from it was a thing, even Zinzan Brooke could nail drop goals. Oh, those were the days.

[@benfromgermany]

Thanks Mark!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Danke Ben from Germany

[@Jadamema28]

Sir my first time on your channel and I like it alot you are positive and not to critical and Marny will do good

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@Jadamema28 Welcome, it is great to have you here. I hope to stick around with our great rugby community.

[@zetristan4525]

Like Marnie the Wing Girl?

[@maakstemdik007]

I'm hoping for some good rugby and I'm sure it's going to be an exciting game. I hope the Springboks win and if they don't, kudos to the Pumas.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@maakstemdik007 yes, lets have rugby as the winner again. Thanks for the comment

[@BraziwiSteve]

Really impressed he stuck by Libbok, what a show of confidence. Big respect for doing that, and knowing Rassie and the boks, Manie will have a blinder.

[@johnjames6620]

None so blind than those that think doing the same again will yield a different result. His kicking stats are currently at 42%. He lost SA the RWC against Ireland and had to be substituted early in the game against England. He contributed significantly to the loss to Argentina - not only the missed penalty kick but also over-cooking his kick for touch which led to Argentina kicking the decisive penalty. A year has passed since the 2023 RWC and nothing has changed with his goal-kicking.

[@BraziwiSteve]

@@johnjames6620 completely valid point but my sentiments were more directed at Rassies man management skills.

[@johnjames6620]

@@BraziwiSteve If great people can be blinded by bias. To my mind we were very lucky to win the 2023 RWC. It seems that Rassie got the game plan very wrong when we played England in the rain. Sometimes one has to accept that something isn't going to work.

[@nevillepieterse9983]

Hope the crowd doing get on Manie’s case on Saturday . It’s a team sport and he needs as much encouragement and support Stronger Together!!!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Absolutely spot on

[@annetteinkson5976]

Dear Mark Agree with your summary Frans Malherbe is one of my favourites! As is the others you have mentioned! Manie Libbok start must give him motivation to do his best! Mbombela stadium will have many Springbok supporters! Go Bokke 🎉🎉🎉

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@annetteinkson5976 thank you kindly

[@mtg77717]

Thank God. I thought you were gonna talk to us while you were in the hurricane.😂😂 glad you went inside

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@mtg77717 I was too , happy that is.

[@raymondsamuels1382]

Hi Mark, my name's RAYmond and I would like to comment on your "inside rugby" videos. I'm a true supporter of SA rugby ans provincial vise a true Blue Bul supporter. Thankyou for your acurate summeries and clinical evaluations. Rassie is a guy with a lot of future wisdom, although I dont agree with his inclusion of Manie Libbok in such a special position of flyhalf. Nevertheless I support Rassie 100%. lCheers.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Hola Raymond. Welcome, it's nice to have you as a member of our community. Trust in Rassie is a wise thing. Enjoy the games ahead.

[@petes9524]

As jy teen sy keuse van Libbok is, is jy nie 100% agter hom nie.

[@garypeter6645]

so enjoy ur pod casts

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thank you, nice comments are always welcome

[@Marlowe_Bloem]

A non-sunny day in wonderful Cancun, Mexico? I must be dreaming! 😵

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@Marlowe_Bloem it happens.......rarely.

[@lespratt3935]

Bring it on!! 💯

[@insiderugbywithmark]

100%

[@ryantingman3350]

Thanks great Team . Go Boks 👊🏻

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thank you

[@davidpells4298]

Hi Mark ...Im so pleased that Rassie has stood behind Manie who is a big time confidence player ..Manie was sensational against France WC 2023 then got dropped by Rassie for the final but fully supported his coach and team despite ..This is documented in Chasing the Sun ..Rassie owes him ..I rate him big time as does his Stormers coach Dobson ..Yes Sacha FM is the new sensation but not revealing his injury to Erasmus will not sit well...Anyway I expect A huge performance from Manie this weekend..Just sense its coming .

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@davidpells4298 nice.

[@DT7w8]

Mate are you not allowed to give your show from the comfort of your home?, I was goin tosay and did and so great to hear you safe from the hurricane.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@DT7w8 Yes mate, can do it from where ever I like. I prefer to sit out in nature early in the morning as the heat is a killer later and its a good time to be outside.

[@bwana4711]

Great selections for the Boks.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Agree

[@jacques7891]

Hi Mark when I read Rassie's book I looked for the couching "secrets", but discovered when he emphasized how he hates embarrassment, that Rassie's secret is his emotional intelligence and ability to get the players to be the best they can be. With Manie this is evident, instead of dropping and embarrasing him, he shows Manie and the other players that he believes in them. The result is that the players trust Rassie and will go to war for him.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@jacques7891 great point indeed. Emotional intelligence will get you a long way in life, especially if you are a rugby coach. Joe Schmidt has buckets of it as well.

[@convenienceanglingsupplies4987]

Expected this exact starting team save for Am, was expecting 6-2 with Marco van Staden.

[@Zacaryquack]

Am is absolute class to be honest though, kiwi, him and de Allende are so good together am makes great tackles and de Allende is a machine over the ball

[@convenienceanglingsupplies4987]

@@Zacaryquack agree completely. Just wasn't expecting a 5-3 for this game.

[@Zacaryquack]

@@convenienceanglingsupplies4987 kinda jealous we've got a wing playing at centre, our forwards are gassed after 50 minutes and we still use a 5-3 despite getting gassed... How we haven't fallen to the Aussies level is beyond me. Your biggest complaint is a 10 who can handle rush defense and can't make kicks in front of the post, and maybe your lineout is a bit sketchy at times

[@IvorFriedman]

I am in full agreement of the team , almost. Am is not close to his best and should be replaced with Canan Moody . He can play wing or at 13.

[@JimmieCooper-le6vj]

Since Amm went to Japan for his " sabbatical" and being back,he has never been the same.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@IvorFriedman thank you for the comment

[@therenierferreira]

The bench worries me a bit. Nelspruit is HUMID, even during colder temperatures. A 6-2 split would've been safer. I still believe the Boks will win by at least 14 at that stadium. That crowd is more hostile than North Korea...

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@therenierferreira 40% humidity forecast for Saturday, so should be fine. I am yet to watch a Rugby game in North Korea, so I will trust you on that one.

[@ishdad9289]

hi my friend , yeeah i knew this was coming , leavening your best players to resy, they almost won, but for rassie it was the last game.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thank you for the comment

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

Not even a hurricane can stop a true rugby man ! Scrumhalf : Jaden Hendrikse is only 24, so he's definitely a key guy in the longer term plan, with the only other relatively young enough (for WC 2027) current first league scrumhalves being Morné vd Merwe (26) and Embrose Papier (27 - he's actually playing great rugby, and an existing Springbok, though not, yet, in the wider group). There's no doubt other young guns I'm not thinking of at this very moment.

[@neilshrekpurves4521]

What about the best of the bunch Grant Williams?

[@neilshrekpurves4521]

Grant is 28

[@neilshrekpurves4521]

I think Rassie made the mistake last week, by starting HP, and putting Libbok under pressure to close out the game

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

@@neilshrekpurves4521 Absolutely, he made a judgement error, following a pre-conceived plan, instead of reading the tide, since at that very point in time, when he did that, he virtually lost the game for us (or, made it exponentially harder for us to win, at the very least) - I think he indirectly acknowledged that at some point after the game.

[@johnjames6620]

@@neilshrekpurves4521 I agree. But come this weekend we may see the situation where he has to substitute Manie early.

[@Wide-eye]

Well done Mark and I read very excellent remarks below and add what Rassie said, like; Versus Argies many other mistakes, not only Manie. Let in 4 tries, same as in 2 tests v Ireland. World rankings only becomes applicable for draw of W Cup 2027 - not of much value at the moment. But Manie after a penalty also kicked the ball dead behind the corner flag. Prevented maul after line-out for possible winning try ! Argies has to score 3 more tries than SA to earn a bonus point and win, for an addition 4 points, and deny SA a bonus point. Both teams then on 19 points but Argies win Championship. First countout rule, having beaten SA twise ! Quite a tall order ! SA on points difference has 37 points more so Argies does not have to beat SA by 38 points - not applicable.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@Wide-eye thanks for the details here. Impressive

[@ErrolWeidemann-xn4zv]

Andre Esterhuisen could have been included in the team.

[@gregchristos8954]

Why would we include someone who could win us the game when we're fielding World Rugby's most famous choker. That would be a waste.

[@janvanderschyff9374]

Inside Rugby,truly "inside"

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Indeed

[@skisikivou8624]

Admire the 6,7 & 8 and 12,13 selection.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Indeed

[@franciscorodriguezdaniel8764]

Very tough. Take care with Helena!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thank you

[@beammeup8458]

Cheslin, who you ignored, can kick ....

[@Alias-gy3tz]

Can he though? He missed the last 7 drop goal attempts, and was not successful kicking for poles previously when Jacques had him and Faf kick.

[@lesliecusens-hr5yv]

Hi Mark, I'd like to see a further lineout option at no 8, not impressed with Wiese. Also wonder how many kick's Manie will be allowed to miss before being subbed...

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@lesliecusens-hr5yv I think with Eben, Ruan and PSDT you are blessed for lineout talent. Cameron Hanekom has to be in the mix soon no?

[@sniperdps]

Mark, you should do a video on why/how you got to Cancun. :)

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@sniperdps thanks for the idea......it was actually a wild story.

[@sniperdps]

@@insiderugbywithmark I'm betting on a woman being involved. Haha

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@sniperdps a woman, a dog, a Prime Minister, a 10´000km road trip and much more.

[@sniperdps]

@@insiderugbywithmark Looking forward to hear it!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@sniperdps I didnt say I was going to share.........yet :-)

[@janvanderschyff9374]

Stay safe Mark.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

All good thank you

[@peterbritz620]

Stay safe. I saw some footage of the hurricane and it looks bad.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@peterbritz620 all good here thank you. I fear for those in the path of it tonight

[@jkmb5758]

I don't have a problem with Manie's selection, but I think he should have started last week, with Handrè coming on in the second half to close out the game for us.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@jkmb5758 yes I agree, he is a starter, as outlined in this video

[@truthfinder7064]

Manie under the magnifying glass this weekend!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts

[@groenrizla2513]

No arguments, well explained and not much to add, selection is good. Bok fans are just a hard to please crowd. By the way in South African terminology a 5/3 split is called the flying squad, after the police unit, 6/3 obviously the bombsquad and a 7/1 split is the nuke squad. Boks will win.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thanks for the informative comment, appreciate it.

[@miaslouw7895]

which do you think was the most valuable for the coaches, last week springbok loss or the all blacks win?

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@miaslouw7895 If you have been watching my videos then you have the answer

[@Thudsrayz]

Omg, someone not talking s*** about libbok. Excellent player, thought he was going well in the game. Probably not a long term kicker. Send him to a Daryl halligan kicking camp? Did your pup really want to walk in that?

[@johnjames6620]

Terrible kicker at posts and he also overcooked the kick for touch in the Argentina game. Lost SA the game against Ireland in the RWC and had to be substituted early in the England game. Contributed significantly to the loss to Argentina.

[@vivb5180]

Libbok's problem is not physical but mental... he lacks self-confidence. If only he could believe in himself as much as Rassie & the coaches believe in him! Awesome backing by Rassie - he will not throw his players under the bus & that is why they will walk through fire for him. Rassie is also taking some responsibility for Libbok's poor kick because he knows he should have started Manie last week knowing that he doesn't manage clutch kicks well.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@Thudsrayz thank you, and re the pup, he dragged me out.

[@zetristan4525]

Send him to Jonny Wilkinson for a few years

[@Thudsrayz]

@@zetristan4525 halligan was the nzru kicking coach for years. Coached Dan Carter early on. He turned a few average kickers in rugby and league into well above average. He fixed his own kicking from 67% in the early 90s to something mind boggling like 88%. Look him up

[@quentinadkins432]

Congrats to Argie for last w-end. 2 in a row? Highly doubtful. They've kicked a hornets nest. 🇿🇦

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Stranger things have happened in world sport.

[@quentinadkins432]

​@@insiderugbywithmarkthey kicked a hornets nest

[@nic0072]

Not sure why Morne vd Berg has been shunted. One of the better better scrumhalves in my view just need to play him more. Would like to see him back sooner than later. Not a big Hendrikse fan and Reinach's passing game is weak. Williams is good (apart from his last game) but injured I think.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@nic0072 ok a good share here. I am a big Williams fan, so hope to see him back after his injury

[@vut_zarco]

You getting a lot of views. Wow.👍🏉

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@vut_zarco OK thanks

[@derekstuart9731]

Only surprise for me is no Le Roux starting or on bench (which I prefer adding to the cover w experience of Pollard and Reinach) Instead Am. Who I like but what’s your genius move for him or is it just purely center cover?

[@lyznav9439]

I think what Rassie does is 1) have a specific strategy 2) include next best players if unsure. So am is there bc of his skill ie option 2). But could be centre cover if the reason is 1).

[@Karma-qt4ji]

All that means is that by the time Pollard takes the field, either Manie will still be on as playmaker with Pollard going in at centre, or we won't need a playmaker at all.

[@BoetHuman-pk8it]

If a white player doesn't played well their is no fuss but if a coloured player doesn't played well it is a big fuss

[@psychoanalyticthinking153]

I think it's good he stuck with mannie.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Indeed

[@knowmean]

Kolbe is going to throw the ball in the line out. Kolbe going to kick for goal too.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@knowmean OK, I am watching for that

[@Natedawg38]

For a second I thought you had moved to Ireland!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@Natedawg38 ha ha, it was still 30c though !

[@gregchristos8954]

Hope it's not the same genius master plan as last week. Absolute genius fielding a player who himself now know he's a choker, when we're oozing new talent at 10. One game will tell us nothing when we're moving players from pillar to post to accommodate a player who we can now all see has glaring deficiencies.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thanks for sharing your view

[@samuelvos1569]

Go Springboks you can win go for the tries

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Yes they can, thanks for the comment

[@GeorgeMcphillips-i6t]

At least the boks have a plan the abs massive coaching team haven’t got a clue

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@GeorgeMcphillips-i6t lets see where we are at after Razor has been there as long as Rassie has.

[@GeorgeMcphillips-i6t]

@@insiderugbywithmark he’s supposed to be a coach not an apprentice I agree with mexted he’s not an international coach or selector neither are any of his massive coaching team

[@martindhogan]

Mate, a bit of help with the pronunciation of Nelspruit. Try this… Nell’s prate. Hope that helps, some of our words are a bugger to get right. Saffer in the UK…

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thanks for that

[@andrejacobs5199]

Best kicker to stand in for Manie is Jayden

[@insiderugbywithmark]

OK.

[@riekivonwielligh6102]

Bokke..🎉🎉🎉

[@FinelliDybeen-tk7dt]

GOOD SELECTION. NORTJE FIND OF THE SEASON.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Playing very well Ruan, yes.

[@jukaki9141]

As a SA supporter - happy with the side. Hope we never see Moerat in a bok jersey again. He is so invisible the boks may as well play with 14 players from the start. Failed experiment in my view - lets move on. Many better locks waiting in the wings. Go Bokke

[@quentinadkins432]

@@jukaki9141 100% he is like the equivalent of 3 red cards. Just destroys the teams energy. Sorry eish him the best

[@petrusvanderMerwe-o9k]

forwards best thats fit short on lock gamble\exposure in back line inexperiec3 3 good subs

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thanks for sharing

[@Kaytlin_]

Boks by 10 😉

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@Kaytlin_ thanks for the prediction

[@Kaytlin_]

@insiderugbywithmark this is actually a running joke amongst the SA rugby community, they've put it on t shirts and mugs because we feel like week in and week out regardless of circumstances, you ask any saffa about the game and they'll yell "boks by 10!" 😅

[@russellmcphee72]

Don't mention this to Rassie but if he includes a real life ex US Navy Seal instructor to his inner training team for not only physical and mental fitness but discipline as well. Would the Bokke pass a Seal Training course? Maybe!

[@quentinadkins432]

@@russellmcphee72 excuse my ignorance... has he appointed someone like that? would be a great move.

[@Frog13799]

In South Africa we call SEAL training camping

[@ForzaVryheid]

We had Kamp Staaldraad back in the day... Didn't go so well! 😂 Rassie knows what he is doing, keep believing!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@russellmcphee72 David Goggins is the man

[@bonginkositshabalala276]

You guys forget so quickly though, Mannie literally was the starting 10 for the world cup till just before the final. You guys forget so quickly it's almost like you want to hate him.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@bonginkositshabalala276 thanks for sharing your view on this.

[@winstonwiggill2824]

Boks to win with a bonus point. 5 unconverted tries. When Manie starts the Boks win. 90% win rate

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@winstonwiggill2824 Interesting stat, therefore they lose 10% of the time he starts .-)

[@winstonwiggill2824]

That's it Mark, Manie is under rated in his own land, a wizard as a starting 10. You may recall Twickenham

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@winstonwiggill2824 I remember many games when Manie has started as 10. If you watch my videos from the RWC 2023 on this channel, I rave about the guy.

[@ierikopj]

We could see Argentina win the test but SA to still win the Rugby Championship 2024 because of the points differential.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

If Argentina win the game and end with a bonus point and prevent us from scoring one, they win the Championship. Points difference doesn't matter because the head-to-head results are taken into account first.

[@johnjames6620]

@@Karma-qt4ji Argentina need to score 3 more tries than SA and beat SA by more than 7 points.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@johnjames6620 That's what I said...?

[@johnjames6620]

@@Karma-qt4ji I was just explaining it in a different way.

[@fredperry523]

Springboks to win by 20 points & All Blacks also by 20 !

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@fredperry523 Love it, bold predictions

[@fredperry523]

@@insiderugbywithmark Hi Mark - you should do a video on the yesteryears of the AB's - I remember watching a 76 match at Newlands with Sid Going, Grant Batty & Bryan Williams - was a great experience for us as youngsters.

[@zetristan4525]

For goalkicking duties tho, no more ad lib bok! You missed his other glaring mistake of last week - a creative guy with unfortunately not enough BMT

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@zetristan4525 I dint focus on the mistakes the other 22 springboks players made last week either, through choice.

[@zetristan4525]

@@insiderugbywithmark You said the missed kick at the end was ad lib bok's only (major) error. But in fact, he makes manie of them ;) Giving Ireland the wining edge in the WC match...etc etc. Only Rassie could ever convert him from a Dimitrov into a Federer - at the cost of how many games??

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@zetristan4525 now is the time to be trying exactly those things. Dimitrov doesnt need to be a Federer, he merely needs to be the best version of himself and thats why we have seen the renaissance of Dimitrovs career because now he believes that and is not believing he is the next Federer.

[@zetristan4525]

@@insiderugbywithmark At domestic level, or Bok intra-squad games. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is showing how it's done. Dimitrov won't win a Slam, but at least he's just beautiful in himself, not being the flaw in any team. What I do love about Rassie is that he's always backed players of colour when they may still have a chip on their shoulder due to people's prejudice. Rugby's a tough game: a mentally-weak mistake can undo your last 10 minutes of genius hotskillz, as the opposition grab hold through your weakest link 🏉 If Kurt-Lee loves sitting for ten minute breaks too much, there are more disciplined skilled wingers.

[@Frog13799]

Argentinian fans everywhere are cheering the decision to select Libbok

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thanks for sharing your opinion

[@WernerHNel]

The two wingers are our 2 power Rangers 😂

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@WernerHNel they are, lets hope no yellow cards then.

[@thegulagarchipelago5921]

Who's going to kick ???

[@neilshrekpurves4521]

Frans Malherbe

[@victordastile5204]

​@@neilshrekpurves4521😂😂😂

[@gregchristos8954]

@@neilshrekpurves4521 😂

[@renegade-x9b]

genius lol ireland is no 1 now ill never go for anc springboks lol

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@renegade-x9b thanks for sharing your view.

[@novreis1952]

I am a South Africa rugby fan who is not aligned with all things said about Rassie. I think he was complacent at the match lost against Argentina. It was a match to win and not to make experiences. Now South Africa is in a more difficult position (no margin for errors), although I bet at a SA win.

[@quentinadkins432]

@@novreis1952 agree and wish to add without prejudice : Moerat Captains energy a negative factor?

[@AlexAnder-oz6eg]

underestimated Argentina

[@DECA94]

Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie, maar almal weet Libbok kan nie skop nie.😂

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Maar hy kan baie ander dinge doen en Pollard is op die bank

[@regcombrink3208]

Libbock might play well in this game when there is not so much pressure. Ido not think he can play under pressure..

[@johnjames6620]

Not BMT

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@regcombrink3208 thanks for the comment

[@PeterCorigionale]

😂😂😂 his genius plan is to start the quota players like Manie and Siya and replace them with actual great players at 50 minutes to go and win it for us. That is how the bomb squad came about and it will work again this weekend.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@PeterCorigionale lets see if it does work

[@StephenRowley]

I also think Cheslin can kick

[@insiderugbywithmark]

He can do so yes.

[@johanpotgieter5949]

Boks by 20+

[@insiderugbywithmark]

OK

[@valanceo2166]

All I see in that lineup is try scoring galore.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@valanceo2166 OK, lets see if they deliver that

[@valanceo2166]

@@insiderugbywithmark that's what unfolded at the end.

[@ryantherock7664]

We are the only country that rewards a poor performance with a start in the next game

[@insiderugbywithmark]

MMM... Excuse me. New Zealand Damian McKenzie

[@MANDREW33]

AB team play poorly and they are rewarded by playing again the following weekend😅

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Bingo

[@jarednel3671]

I don't think Arendse is an ill disciplined player. He has had a couple of cards, as does Cheslin and Willie, which I think is the risk and reward of the rush defense. Arendses yellow vs Argentina was laughable at best, thinking back to Sam Canes hit on Siya which went unpunished (I am glad Sam wasn't carded as well). Sometimes those calls will happen in rugby and the team needs to look at how they deal with being a man down. I wouldn't look too hard into it, he just needs to work on tackling lower.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@jarednel3671 Agree, game day stuff, more than intent. Thanks for the comment

[@louisvanrheedevanoudtshoor6757]

Boks by 15.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@louisvanrheedevanoudtshoor6757 Noted

[@TommyCat4]

If the Springboks beat the Argintina by more than 15 points they go back to No. 1

[@JuicyJLee]

But being number is not a priority it's nothing special

[@Karma-qt4ji]

No we don't.

[@mickeymouse-xr9gy]

mmmm not sure about genius. Lubbock is not an international 10....SA has other players they can look at.

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Thanks for sharing your opinion, Mickey Mouse

[@bukswillemsoosthuizen3745]

😂😂...ja wat al verloor ons die 4 nasie reeks....so what..😂...Rassie se strategie...😂..so what..😂😂

[@insiderugbywithmark]

OK

[@tpkorea6c]

Agree with the statements, but the future of Bok rugby is bleak because the centers and props are getting too old for the next WC. Rassie must take young players on the end of year tour and forget about winning only. Build your team! Arendse gives away a card in about every 2nd game and that is not good. Then Rassie must admit that Moerat is not the future as a player or Captain for the Boks. The lost against the Pumas was his and Rassie's fault, sorry. He could not in one game handle the pressure as Captain, also something that was a problem with the Stormers in the URC this year.

[@quentinadkins432]

@@tpkorea6c yeah Moerat is a total headscratcher his (poor) energy sunk the boks for me. Esterhuizen shoulda been included I think

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@tpkorea6c its interesting to watch how all the top teams will deal with the transition out of old players and the introduction of new ones. France took a completely young team to Argentina this year and Galthie got a lot of answers to that. Joe Schmidt has a new Aussie team.

[@LeonJohannesLionKing]

People won't understand why Manie missed that kick to poles on purpose!!!! Well let me tell you. Manie made big bucks with Digital Marketing cause he knew millions of people gonna watch videos or open comments what him concern. As his friend I've got to say, smart move Manie Libbock. You outplayed millions of people straight to your Bank Account. Well done man. Super proud of you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@LeonJohannesLionKing every day I read one or two comments and just shake my head. Yours is one of those today.

[@LeonJohannesLionKing]

@@insiderugbywithmark Cause I keep company with my Homeboy Manie & we gonna braai leka when he comes back

[@LouisVolschenk]

Ok boys there are 2 days of practice left before the game. Please let them forget about Manie and his mental problems and figure out how to bloody beat the Argies!

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@LouisVolschenk stay structured, thats how to beat them.

[@mpilodigitalmarketing]

Are you banned from where you live mate...??

[@insiderugbywithmark]

@mpilodigitalmarketing no more than you are.......mate