SCOTLAND vs SOUTH AFRICA | FULL TIME HOT TAKES

A mad game in Edinburgh. LOVED it. Scotland hosted South Africa in the final game of the weekend. My thoughtsa immediately following the final whistle.

[@onyx9619]

When Grant William's came on, we started playing a lot better.

[@Mutapahawk]

Hendrikse fafs around with the ball holds up the speed of attack .... anyway, I am not the coach .. but frustrating.

[@johanweakley2658]

​@@Mutapahawkagree 👍

[@wouterswanepoel5753]

No surprises there. The two Hendrikses should not be Springboks. They truly add NOTHING to the Boks.

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

When Grant Williams came on the majority of the Scots were 67 minutes into a tough match. Much easier to look good against tired players. Yes he played well, but understand the context.

[@simonmorgan225]

​@@LittleBigMediaCo his delivery was far quicker and took full advantage of fast ball.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

From an ABs fan, may i congratulate Rassie and the Springboks for their win and World ranking. It is befitting and deserved.

[@BogartAus]

Couldn’t have got there without your help against Ireland 👌🏼

[@grantdennison69]

Yip great game from New Zealand. Figi was a best for me and the Aussie was awesome and hopefully means turn for them. Great weekend for the Southern hemisphere

[@closelaugh185]

Rugby is in a good place when NZ and RSA are the top 2 teams

[@terance9551]

Grand Williams made a real positive difference when he came on. at No.9

[@IncredibleMet]

Reminds of NZ Ireland game. Not as much difference between Ratima and Roigard but still noticeable

[@amabokobokosport1051]

I feel he should have come on earlier. Jaden was nowhere behind the ruck

[@graemebartmann5120]

Agreed

[@digitalmacster]

he came on 60 mins too late

[@Temp-z4u]

Bok forwards were very messy which made it difficult for Jaden ... Boks very rusty .. credit to Scots .. very brave .. scrum always gives the Boks a free play

[@enriquenelson4516]

Can we give some props to Mapimpi too. Incredible strike rate and at his age and overlooked easily but what a player!

[@gregchristos8954]

Yeah man. Looked dangerous every time he had the ball.

[@enriquenelson4516]

Just want to say again what I've said all year while I have a few eyes on this comment. I don't get why Rassie loves making 11 changes to a team when you could rotate 2-4 guys in per game. It's too much and we would gel much better. It doesn't e,ven have to be the same guys each game that's the beauty of the space we are in.

[@Narapoia1]

I have to agree, the handling and cohesion in the first half was worse than a Currie cup game. 10 handling errors before half time. Wtaf.

[@ian_buck]

@@enriquenelson4516 shorter turnaround this week before England - so the starting team next week will most likely by quite different to be fresher.

[@louisvanniekerk2612]

Agree, but terrible in regaining the ball and his defense can be questionable, sometimes.

[@gerhardreinecke3945]

It's time that both the Sharks and the Boks start treating Grant Williams as the best 9 in SA.

[@BanzLanda86]

Hendrikse was very poor and slowed us down in attack, especially in the second half.

[@yldan1753]

Grant will definitely be our number 1 scrumhalf. No denying the gap in on field scrum quality recently. Cobus and grant are definitely holding it together. It's time to find a reliable second or third though. Let's get Nohamba in the green and gold.

[@arnodk2852]

Speaking of South African scrumhalves I saw that the Stormers signed/or are in the process of signing Cobus Reinach.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Cannot believe Jaden Hendrickse was selected, never seen anything special in him. Kobus Reinach and Grant Williams are on a completely different level.

[@Ell-p2o]

@@Wolf-hh4rv guy looks like hes lost most of the time .. its like watching sonic the hedgehog

[@john9508]

As a Scot I didn't expect to win but we put up a fairly good performance and what a Boks defence, especially in the 2nd half, was terrific/ We have a lot of positives to take away and things to work on

[@enriquenelson4516]

@@john9508 it was a horrid watch as a Bok fan. One or two calls and we would be watching a whole different game review. Well done to you guys, 32-15 isn't a reflection of the game that played out.

[@ruanniemann1678]

You guys were a fckn terrible pain in the arse, 😂 I kept waiting for you to take the lead. What a game though, that red card was BS btw.

[@ivanmynhardt]

Scotland really brought it today to Boks, can't remember when we last were getting hit backwards by Scotland.

[@BogartAus]

Please be less annoying next time 😂 tough luck on the knock on

[@nl3712]

Scotland played like WARRIORS!

[@WyndhamPGP]

Scrappy game from Boks. Hope we learn from it 🇿🇦🇿🇦. Brave Scots. Respect.

[@duaneheath757]

Play terribly, yet still score 4 tries to nil and win by 17 points. It’s only when this golden era is behind us that we will truly appreciate what we had. Let’s cherish this team every day - even on their off days. And to think that there will be 12-13 changes to the starting XV for England. The Greats.

[@johntaplin3126]

Very true. Enjoy this group of players - what goes around comes around. Comments and criticism of the Bokke is valid, but the scoreboard doesn't lie.

[@Nutmanjango]

Man you said it. I was also getting ahead of myself thinking we were sloppy and was frustrated but you are so right. We should just enjoy it.

[@garysmith5025]

SA played terribly because Scotland fronted up and forced mistakes.

[@Kingdom3in1]

Absolutely

[@Kingdom3in1]

​@garysmith5025 also true

[@CliffCoombe]

As a South African Listening to the South African Supersport commentators all thought the call on the red card was BS …

[@Ollies2CentsWardill]

I thought so at first, but on reflection it was actually correct. It didn't really look dangerous at first, but the important point there was the potential for trapping the lower leg while twisting the body. It can result in a nasty knee injury.

[@c0222]

@@Ollies2CentsWardill It was caused by the SA 9 being offside though?

[@benjiengelbrecht]

i thought it was a penalty at most, cant believe it was upgraded. but its the current focus so its going to get punished

[@ivan_schoeman]

That res card was just ridiculous. Penalty yes, maybe a yellow. Boks were hot and very cold at times. Final score flatters both teams.

[@gregchristos8954]

@@ivan_schoeman I am 100% for a red for that. It's potentially career ending. I feel Shannon Frizell deserved a red 100 times over before Sam Cane.

[@martinfickpracticalaquapon821]

Scotland really pitched up today! As a SAFFA I was embarrassed by the number of handling errors that the Boks made... And hats off to Scotland for shoving it in the faces of the Springboks! Thanks for being so committed to the channel, Tim.

[@tristanmaclennan2989]

Yet the Boks still won with a 32 to 15 score. The Scots were wellbeaten and with another 5 min the Boks would likely scored another try

[@EddieDeTe]

My thoughts exactly 👍 Scoreline seriously flatters the Boks

[@BanzLanda86]

Especially at the ruck!

[@stevenbayne4166]

I am a South African and huge supporter of the Boks and that was Never Ever a red card , even Stevie Wonder could see that !! Boks were a bit Rusty , but we will be up for Twickenham. Keep up the good work Tim 🫡

[@Jamii.pages.]

Lekker bokke! I do feel for Scotland, that red card was absolutely ridiculous..but the Scots really showed up, thanks to them for a great game!

[@ad2040]

Twisting players legs and landing on them can be career ending injuries. Red card every day of the week. Scotland were atrocious in the ruck. Dirty play like Schoeman pushing Marx's leg into the ball to create a knock on, coming in from the side, going off their feet etc etc. Glad they got smashed on their home ground. Feel nothing.

[@JuicyJLee]

Congratulations to Scotland what a game they pushed us. Much respect from South Africa 🇿🇦❤

[@richardlawrence3056]

Bok learnings.. which weren’t a surprise… 1. Kwagga is a bench player, 2. Enforcing Big 8 starting is key, 3. There is a system error now in our lineout, possibly too slow, 3. Grant W must start, fast ball is key, 4. Northern H rucks are messy, needs better clearing, 5. Can’t match De Allende & Kriel combo

[@jlstrydom7848]

I am glad that these lessons can be learnt now, three years before a world cup and outside of the Rugby Championship. AND they are still able to win.

[@Narapoia1]

@@jlstrydom7848 I thought Andre had a decent game, whereas Am was very poor until about the 70 minute mark. The backline misfired most of the match and a lot of that was down to handling errors and the midfield combo.

[@notenoughstones3873]

Andre was solid actually and had a few dominant carries, good at the ruck and defence too - probably one of his better games and close to what DDA gives us. Am had some good touches but also made some mistakes too - hasn’t done enough to leapfrog Kriel

[@Ebendejongh1]

Lukhanyo Am was world class before his injury and just never played enough to cement his spot back with De Allende. Kriel is just a hard worker and makes the best of his opportunities

[@davidwalker2402]

Massive effort by Scotland , great to see them playing really good exciting rugby.

[@sounddoctrine-eph611]

Great analysis as always. Southern Hemisphere teams won all games this weekend 🎉

[@bernardswart2019]

As a Bok fan, hats off to Scotland, the game was much closer than the score suggests, one or two 50/50 calls could have gone the other way. Slow poison worked its magic in the end. Hugh Jones is class. Boks looked a little rusty. Up the South! 🇿🇦🇳🇿🇦🇺🇦🇷🇫🇯

[@EggchasersRugby]

"Slow poison" is a perfect way to sum it up

[@jameswyatt4443]

I disagree. After the substitutions it was always going to end like that, it was completely predictable that it would be a close game until the end. Rugby is 80 minutes and 23 men, not 50 minutes and 15 men, this Bok team and the great All Blacks team of the past would often have close games and blow teams away as a result of their depth and constant physical pressure. Eventually the opposition cannot hold them anymore. The score was fair.

[@SouthAfrican_AF]

Still smashed them by 17 with a "B team". This is what you call a Wednesday fixture.

[@vivb5180]

@@SouthAfrican_AF From a fellow Springboks supporter... 🙄 Did you even watch the game? No wonder other countries don't like Boks supporters... this type of arrogance is seriously embarrassing. 🤦‍♀

[@JonathanNichollsjono]

​@@vivb5180Scotland were class, but not clinical when SA were down one man.

[@Hrodwulf9]

The boks are just on another level, what a team, what a time to be a boks man. Guys I get a little emotional these days, watching our lads play this kind of rugby.... Incredibel, may the boks be alive forever more, thank you Egg, for your amazing rugby channel.

[@alani281]

I love the egg channel can't wait to see it every day 😊

[@PeterHodge-rp5yf]

I agree even as a South African supporter. Never a red card

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Not even a penalty. WR ruining the game

[@TheMarmara2023]

The ref should be stood down and docked pay.

[@omerdvir1709]

​@@Wolf-hh4rv maybe but I think 7 should've got a yellow just based off the rules but if I could change the rules not even a penalty

[@AndrewSparkfish]

A croc roll is dangerous hence the card, but not red.

[@HannesNeven]

​@@TheMarmara2023For following the instructions of World Rugby his employer ?

[@davidprentice8108]

As a Bok supporter, I was soooo frustrated! Tim, you're correct, the scoreline flattered us... Even Etzabeth said so. I'll take the score... But we've got a lot to do over the next 6 days! Loved all the Remembrance Day recognition over the weekend 🌹

[@EggchasersRugby]

Yes...MUCH easier to enjoy that game as a neutral. I am scared for my team that the Boks will be frustrated and feeling like they need to make amends!

[@IncredibleMet]

@@EggchasersRugbythe back line had rest. They’ll be itching for you 😁

[@davidprentice8108]

@EggchasersRugby Can't wait for the game at Twickenham (Allianz). Last watched a game live there in Nov '95 when SA won with Chester Williams and Joost scoring tries if my memory serves me well 🤔. Unfortunately will be watching at home with a beer and a braai in Maritzburg, SA!

[@dandreehlers9817]

Am and mostert were terible...hendrikse mustnt play vs england...grant to start and reinach from bench...moodie didnt miss a tackle and gained 5 airial balls😍

[@siphelele8]

@@davidprentice8108enjoy the game next week 🍻

I was at the game. There were loads of South Africans there, including me. Thank you, Tim, your summing up is spot on. Our scrums were brilliant. Looking forward to Twickenham.

[@wynandduplessis9996]

Wynand du Plessis, a SA supporter here! - I believe the 7 - not 5 - should've got the yellow but not red. The Scotland try should've stand...that was not a knock as I saw the ball went straight down. (I hate the way the modern ref blows for knock-ons, where balls going straight down and sometimes even backwards from a shoulder is determined as a knock. I also believe that if we started with Williams at 9 our performance would've been a lot better. It was also obvious that the 12 to 14 was a little rusted and they didn't gel as they should. Hats of to Scotland who showed a lot of guts but their scrum just could not withstand the pressure. I was actually shouting at the TV (ha-ha) for SA to took a scrum with the last penalty but they decided to rather take the 3. Had my wish with the last scrum...to prove the point! Keep up the good work! I love your unbias reporting on all games! A true breath of fresh air! Oh yeah... with Mapimpi's first try it seams that his hand touched the sideline, but that's Rugby for you! Sometimes you get away with some!

[@seanrowland9526]

Bunker call was very rough on Scotland as a SAFA wrong call in my mind

[@robertjan002]

It was a deliberate injury attempt. The identical move was pioneered by theABs in the final on Bongi, used by the Irish on Marx, and now on Mostert. It’s the exact same manoeuvre. It is an attempt to neutralise or punish the 7-1by forcing substitutions. Wake up.

[@jameswyatt4443]

With the new rules it was actually the right call. But it’s definitely too harsh in my opinion.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

@@robertjan002 Victor Matfield, Schalk Burger and Breyten Paulse all thought that even a yellow was too harsh a call. But okay, I'm sure your rugby pedigree is equal to theirs.

[@robertjan002]

@ What you have said has no connection to the facts I said. People who cannot think for themselves rely on others to think for them. TV pundits, especially former players, know exactly what this is they just can’t say it on live TV.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

@robertjan002 I didn't need a pundit to tell me the call was harsh. But to hear Schalk, Victor and Breyten agree does put a lot of weight on our side of the argument here.

[@igsaan8573]

Mapimoi, Du Tout and Esterhuizen were probably the stand out Bok players. Kwagga is definitely better off the bench as a impact player

[@84Zanie]

Happy with the win, but Scotland did not make it easy for us - they played some excellent rugby, so all respect to the Scots!!! 🇿🇦 Totally agree about the red card, totally thought it was unnecessary!! GO BOKKE!!

[@stephanvandermerwe1711]

I made the exact comment about the 2 minute silence … love our rugby culture. The Scottish athem… loved it as a saffa. Scotland going to upset a few teams in the 6 nations! Never a red card and didn’t think Mapimpi was a yellow either.

[@stevenhurley981]

As a South African, huge respect to Scotland for their passion and cohesion as a team. Springboks where not at their best technically, but the spirit was there and showed in our defence.

[@WORS06]

UP THE SOUTH 🇿🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇦🇷🇫🇯

[@wauzer1]

What a weekend for Southern Hemisphere teams!

[@PhansiKhongoloza]

Would love to see a South vs North series. Best of 3

[@the_katman2181]

When you look at Mapimpi's second try from the le Roux kick pass, it's crazy how far both of them were from the left side of the field when that last phase started. Scotland had no reason to load the defence on that side. But within 2 or 3 seconds, and seemingly without having to communicate between them, they both swept left at speed, and le Roux just knew where Mapimpi would get to on his run. It was such an instinctive looking try, but I'm sure it's something they've done a lot of times in training. Very cool move.

[@marknebbe1294]

I totally agree that the red card was really harsh, I thought that it was a penalty, no card. And this from a passionate bok supporter living in The Netherlands

[@Ollies2CentsWardill]

It's all innocuous-looking until someone's knee gets destroyed and puts them out of the game for good. It didn't in this case but that wasn't any fault of the guy who did the croc-roll.

[@canthavenuthinnice]

I'm going to The Netherlands on tuesday for a two month project, any sugestions on where to watch the Boks next week?

[@marknebbe1294]

@@canthavenuthinnice any Irish pub should show it, also Ziggo sport, but with Dutch commentary

[@canthavenuthinnice]

@@marknebbe1294 Thanks boet.

[@paulie1926]

Boks looked rusty, Scotland were immense, but we'll take the win. Thomas and Andre had massive games for the Boks, arguably their best in the green jersey. Scotland will be a threat if they keep on this trajectory.

[@malcolmmcroberts326]

How can the Springbox be rusty? The Rugby Championship, which the Boks won, only finished 5 weeks ago. Saying they are rusty is not a reasonable excuse.

[@paulie1926]

@malcolmmcroberts326 if you look at the team who played it wasn't our first choice. They haven't played a lot together recently.

[@Jim-xg7mx]

Thank god Grant was brought on. Immediate tactic - and energy change

[@qcsorter4626]

Despite the eventual scoreline, Scotland should be much more pleased with their performance than Ireland will be with theirs against NZ. This was a real contest with lots of high-quality play.

[@gordonreid-ds1mh]

Piss poor by Bokke, handling errors galore and couldn’t get across the game line. Scotlands rush defence worked well and their back line was brilliant. Jayden had a bad game and Grant was brilliant once he came on

[@jayshreenarshi686]

Jayden probably 5th best scrum half. Offers nothing

[@awf-l3684]

Jayden shouldn't have been in the squad, Corner v/d Berg must better scrumhalf

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

Wow, more like piss poor comment. Rewatch the game when you aren't pissed maybe ... you might understand what you're seeing better.

[@leonsnyman2315]

@@awf-l3684 Yes with 4 or 5 knock ons at the base of the ruck is disastrous

[@randomlyfactual1943]

@@awf-l3684 He is a kicking option for when Libbok plays. Makes it hard to drop him

[@djonihenry9772]

I think most of your subs are rugby lovers in general although they have their favorite teams. That's why you are the MAN. Keep on going Tim. You rock.

[@alexlemon27]

I felt that Scotland going for poles when they were 19-12 down really killed their momentum. They were putting us on the ropes and should have gone for the try. In saying that, Boks didn't get out of 3rd gear, scored 4 tries, didnt play many of their regular starters and kept Scotland tryless. That says a lot about the quality of the Boks

[@papaskreeb1335]

yeah i was at the stadium, and it was relentless, the minute they went for goal i knew it was gone

[@alexlemon27]

@papaskreeb1335 when they went for poles the first thing I said was "I'll take that" because I knew it was a mistake. They should have kept pounding at the line. The Boks were under huge pressure

[@migsg7238]

@@papaskreeb1335 I was there as well, the Saffas around us were looking nervous, a guy in the crowd behind us shouted, the "Boks are crumbling" (more to annoy the Saffas than an accurate reflection but you get he idea) and then all the energy went out the game as we went for the sticks. Poor game management. A few better decisions on field and a new pair of glasses for the ref and it would have been closer, but once Scotland made our changes in the front row, the bomb squad exploded (but not before strangely) there was no stopping them.

[@papaskreeb1335]

@ it was a weird get up with their bomb squad, I was expecting siya, PSDT, and wiese to be a nuke squad, but for how amazing they are they were quite quiet from what i seen till jaspers try, just our diabolical front row stocks and the saffas tight 5 being cracked fucked us

[@papaskreeb1335]

@@alexlemon27 exactly, not many teams ever put the boks under that much pressure consistently bar like prime AB teams, so you gotta take that chance cause most teams only get 1-3 chances

[@KarateGucci]

Tim both Matfield and Schalk Burger didn't think it was a red card , infact both thought a yellow was harsh . Your comment on the Scots not going for touch mid way when they had the momentum is so true , the commentator also said so and I agreed . Its a brave call though just before that penalty they lost a lineout on the 5 having kicked for touch .Also one more penalty and we would have had two guys with yellows . Taking the penalty because it was right in front made me happy ..we were under the pump at that stage ...from there we took control. The game did swing away there from the Scots . Next Saterday with our normal backline back might be a very long game for you Poms😂especially since Curry will be out ...anyway thanks for your dedication we love your stuff .

[@briandube8808]

Was patiently waiting for this, made it 42 seconds late 😂

[@waynerockman1242]

The Boks quickly shut the Scotts out as soon as Grant came on. Needs to sharpen up on their discipline.Willie was vintage. Pollard was the ice man once again. Jaden had a nightmare of a game. Well done, Boks!! Go Southern hemisphere!!

[@bestpicZA]

Agreed on the card Tim, that got me too. Never expected it to go red. As a sidenote, we've had all our stadium names taken over by sponsorship and it really is sad...Thanks for the content and commitment to the sport, appreciated!

[@wot4922]

The fans still call the stadiums by their original names though. Sponsors change.

[@BretIrwin-pv4rd]

Thanks for your dedication boet. Always waiting for your uploads.

[@richardgreen8542]

Score line definitely flattered us Saffies. We had to dig deep.

[@izaksteyn8815]

Yes, but we did.

[@shanecollins3811]

Anyone spot Pollards head nearly getting taken off by someone when he got up after being bounced by Tuipolotu. At the ruck 2nd cleaner, looked 100% RED

[@nicolashohls9978]

Yes wtf

[@nicolashohls9978]

If he was English and stayed like softie it would have been reviewed

[@danielcillie1856]

Pollie took a few big hits/knocks this game. I was amazed that he kept on getting up and kept on playing. Ice man indeed.

[@andye5771]

As a Scotland fan I'm gutted by that ridiculous red card. Having said that, I did see the incident that you're talking about, and it could well have been red. I think it was Matt Fagerson. Possibly the fact that it was a very dynamic situation and there was a change of direction would have saved him if it was reviewed, but at least a yellow in my book. Just another poor decision by the refereeing team, and the game deserved better than that as we had two teams really going at each other in a positive way.

[@speak_your_truth.]

Nearly? As in there was no contact to his head? Get real 🥱🤫🤡

[@MrOrange88888]

Scottish defense was brutal! Boks were Ok! Great game!

[@struesbob7493]

How's that the Boks scored 4 tries to Scotland's 0

[@MrOrange88888]

@ Thanks for the information! Obviously youre a numbers person

[@speak_your_truth.]

​@@struesbob7493did you watch the game? 🥱🤫🤡

[@phillipmarchant9221]

Willie Le Roux - sublime rearguard defense, scintillating on attack. Willie Le Roux - indispensable...

[@pauljansen6650]

But won't be playing in the next WC so need to get the replacements the experience

[@kingpower4631]

He was ok but is no longer better than fassi or willemse

[@phillipmarchant9221]

@@kingpower4631 the problem is that you are seeing only what players do with ball in hand, and not beyond that particular 'bubble'. And whilst it may be argued that Le Roux may or may not be better than Willemse or Fassi on either defense or attack, it is clear that the ability of Le Roux to 'marshall' the team from the back, is the defining differentiator between himself and all others. It is Le Roux's consistency in performance that makes him the 'stand out' of the three. It is very few occasion, that one might say that Le Roux 'didn't have his best game'...

[@aluncurtis6124]

The rest of the world rate him, his own country doubts him. That he is generally the final pass before a try is scored says it all.

[@phillipmarchant9221]

​​@@aluncurtis6124absolutely! He's not on 98 games to make 'appearances'. There's a lot that can be learned from him, which will only be fully understood by the 'naysayers', when he is no longer available..b.

[@rorymkirk]

Good review. Proud of Scotland, and feel like they’re capable of winning these games against the very best.

[@alexmunro8231]

Henkrikse (castaway) was under major pressure.. But then you can't change him because of 7/1 split. Grant Williams changed the game.

[@billymcclelland8855]

Ireland for the last few years always turned down 3 and went for the corner, not always to our advantage ( world cup ) Love the channel, keep up the great work 🏉🇮🇪

[@claurettelandsman7880]

Hi Tim. I have been waiting for your review 🤗♥️🇿🇦

[@leonmoolman7762]

Well played by the Scottish. Scrappy game from Boks. They will have to bring their A game against England. They will not win if they play like today against England. But still happy about the win. Hendriks to many mistakes. Thanks Tim enjoying your channel.

[@charliedlamini1671]

They just might win against England playing the same ,im sure u hve seen the last few england games , they just find a way to lose even where they should hv sneaked a win

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

Based on the rugby we've seen, Scotland look a better team than England ... something they've already shown in the 6 Nations. So a Bok team with mostly a B selection backline, and half a B selection forward starting lineup, wins by 17 and outscores the Scot's four tries to zero, and you think that means England would have beaten us? Unlikely.

[@campbellanderson2100]

Totally agree with you. One would expect the best team in the world to play better than this. Very frustrating to see so many schoolboy errors.

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

@@campbellanderson2100 32 points scored, 4 tries to zero, 17 point win margin, 3/4 conversions, 2/2 penalties, 7/7 scrums won ... all while fielding a majority B lineup backline, & a half B lineup starting pack with an eye on a 6 day turn-around, in the first Bok match in 6 weeks, against a team who has a warm-up match last week, thumped England in the last 6 nations, only lost to France in the last 10min, & were only just beaten by 4 points by Ireland. Suggest you and some of your mates adjust that expectation radar down to a real world setting.

[@trimad6128]

@@LittleBigMediaCothumped England🤔I’ve told you a million times not to exaggerate 😂

[@voetsek-gaming7590]

Evening Tim. Great assessment of the game. It is always nice to listen to your knowledgeable views. 👍👍

[@cameronmmj9291]

Great contest, more or less what we expected. Saffers too strong in the final 10 and we didnt make the scores when we had the ascendancy. Lot of positives to take from the performance

[@lukeboshier]

Red card was ludicrous. Esterhuizen was great. Hendrikse would rather forget today. Scotland are a proper team.

[@eleanorjames1118]

Boks made that look a bit difficult. Lineouts a bit of a worry. So many handling errors. Also so many penalties conceded in the first half. Hope they can sort things out a bit by next week.

[@VincentOram]

Fagerson pushed first

[@Karma-qt4ji]

With a back three of Elrigh, Kwagga and Marco, we did not have the extra height to give us good alternate options. Then you have Sous who was a bit rusty and suddenly you have only really Eben who can jump.

[@jameswyatt4443]

Boks played a lot of 2nd choice players. Against Scotland at Murrayfield, it was never going to be easy. Everyone needs to relax, the amount praise Scotland are getting is actually disrespectful to them, they were nothing special considering where they are presently. It was always going to be close for 60 minutes given the team selection, and given the benches it was always going to end with a bigger score than the first 60 minutes warranted.

[@miadevries674]

Tim, I am a South African and after the game, I also told my husband that I was not at all impressed by the Bokke! Not their best game. I agree with you on the red card situation. Yellow, maybe, but not red. We used our chances when we had to, but the Scotts’ defence was great. We made way to many mistakes and it costed us! I could not wait to hear what you had to say! ❤

[@allyhewitt1300]

Token Scot fan. Been a while since we tried so hard to come up short. Some very iffy officiating, but if we rely on the ref, we've already lost. Boks played pretty poor, but Scotland just couldn't put the damn ball over the line. Really fun game, and worth the big billing. Also, the best comms of the weekend, especially compared to the Wales game.

[@brendonw7767]

Williams really changed it for us when he came on. Very scrappy at times. I’m sure the lineup will be veey different next week Kriel,Kolbe and the rest will be back. Stronger together. Bokke 🇿🇦

[@atoms-to-atoms]

What u see is what u get...please can Hendirkse shave, cut his hair, play better or better just go home!...

[@theoclarke5510]

As usual, great review Tim, thank you for all your effort to bring it to us. I agree we had a really bad day at the office, but I think a lot has to do with Scotland showing up. They were absolutely immense, had me on the edge of my seat for most of the game. But I'll take the win, not happy about it though...

[@theoclarke5510]

One last thing, that red card was crap... They made some wonky calls.😳

[@tkh1845]

AB fan here.. congratulations SA.. Southern Hemisphere strength!! Good weekend for the bottom of the globe!!!

[@ongaguma2760]

I truly enjoy your videos brother.. from SA, I've been following your channel since last year.. I must say.. you're providing content of the highest order... truly amazing to listen to your previews and reviews. Your dedication to the game is second to none. It might be excitement since we won but then I would've liked and subscribed to other channels also before watching this one.. it's the 1st time ever to subscribe on a KZbin channel. Thanks again for the content brother, much appreciated.

[@patricksmith5685]

4 tries to 0 was pretty emphatic. The Boks just close out so well.

[@Glider34]

Quick production , well done.Great remembrance weekend games for the Southern Cross teams.

[@PowrAl]

Great game.. Score line does flatter the bokke, so many mistakes either side. Was so nice to hear The Flower of Scotland again. The yellow/red card is a farce and all my South African buddies agree. Kind of glad the Bokke didn't take advantage during that time to make it more fair.

[@gazza2232]

Was at the game! Absolutely incredible atmosphere!

[@123lapl]

Was waiting for this.. lekker

[@dazza4345]

This is the best South African rugby channel.

[@VincentOram]

You play as well as you were allowed. Well played Scotland

[@EggchasersRugby]

Fair!

[@JanGreyAndSoOn]

Re the scrum. Yes it is at the core of the game. Anybody who played rugby admires the dynamism of the scrum. It is an instrument of power.

[@ErikSmuts]

Very happy with the outcome as a Boks supporter, but the scoreline definitely flatters South Africa. The Scots played very well and threatened to take the lead so many times. They are a very good team. I also felt the red card was far too harsh. Maybe yellow, but not red. The Boks ultimately deserved the win, but it was a messy one. More accuracy will be required next week.

[@chaplainhyena1523]

Thanks Tim. Much appreciated. Give your family a big hug!

[@yldan1753]

Who else is low-key obsessed with the space Tim and Eggchasers have created for passionate fans to congregate post game. This comment section is definitely the best part of a post bok game. 1) Eggchasers 2) Rugby365 comments Please let know if there are any other active solid communities

[@charlesoosthuizen42]

Check out Two Cents as well. I wish EggChaser and Two Cents could collaborate. Perhaps next year's Lions series????

[@Scotsdave]

THANK YOU. It was so jarring after the moment silence

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Well done Bokke! You're No. 1 ranked again. 🥇🏉🇿🇦

[@magicbreed7760]

I should have subscribed long ago. To be honest I have never subscribed to anything or any show before. At least I subscribed now, but I have always enjoyed your rugby chats. Keep up the good work mate!

[@reaganbrecht394]

This was actually a bad Boks performance,but still managed to win,but the handling errors was bad,but it shows actually the depth field any team and manage to win

[@caronhill3541]

As a Bok fan Scotland were absolutely great, huge respect to them. But the final score says it all. Once again Rassie experimenting and doing what he does best

[@karlvoigt6662]

As a South African, I 100% agree that that should not have been a Red against Scotland. I get the idea of the 20 min Red card, but I think there should be more of a focus on rather only awarding reds when necessary.

[@botetiinvestments4019]

Thanks Tim. Once again a perfect summery of the game. If you are ever in Botswana please come stay on the farm… I think we will get along properly mate🍺

[@adrianincapetown7043]

Lots of "work ons" for the Boks ahead of next week, especially at the breakdown and line out. Expect to see a slicker performance from the Bok backs next week, when De Alende, Kriel, Arendse, Kolbe and Fasi come in.

[@anthonyballadon572]

Backline today played actually incredibly well (bar Jaden). It was the starting loose trio that came off second best be some margin. I think Van Staden is done on a bok shirt - time to give Hannekom an opportunity

[@randomlyfactual1943]

@@adrianincapetown7043 I think that Rassie deliberately went for a more conservative game ahead of the England clash next week. He is holding his cards close to his chest, methinks

[@the_katman2181]

The 20-min red was ridiculous. The Scottish lock barely landed on Mostert's leg, and then seemed to immediately try to get off it. And that ruck was such a quick and fluid moment, with both the Scottish flanker and the Bok scrumhalf playing a part in pushing the lock over. Crazy decision.

[@gavinsmith28]

I’m a South African, but so agree the red card was not the right choice…

[@TFARM56]

Scotland has improved .SA is just on another level ..rassie breaths rugby .that mans dog gives him the yes or no its that legendary...

[@mavadamane1781]

When we play our usual DNA way, there’s no a team that comes close. However, with the new style that we are trialing, we are giving teams a chance but it’s all to improve. When you win while playing bad then it says a lot.

[@phillipsugwas]

The issue is not the style of play the issue is poor basic skills. Basic skills Why Hendrickse was not changed earlier beggars belief

[@paulphillips546]

Was at Murrayfield, atmosphere was incredible, always is but today just seemed a step up, South African fans really added to it. Think we had a chance today but thoroughly enjoyable the game despite the result. Ashman tackle a thing of absolute beauty. Not watched the game back but cannot understand the red card, I didn’t even think it was worth a yellow, penalty yes but any sort of card no!

[@jeffrandall6410]

As Saffa, that should never have been a red card, Scotland were hard done by that.

[@martinjacobsz7779]

Absolutely agree

[@EggchasersRugby]

Agreed 100%

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Yellow card, let him come back after 10. Sorted.

[@Ebendejongh1]

Tim what i like about your channel compared to other rugby chanels is you give your opinion instead of giving a run down of the game. I can watch the highlights to get a run down.

[@JayKay-on2gr]

Springboks fan here- just want to say a big thankyou to an excellent Scottish team and so to the crowd and commentators (who had me in stiches with their one liners). Scoreline definitely flattered the Boks. I thought Scotland were excellent and with afew last passes sticking it would have been very different. Well played. Goodluck next week.

[@sakabula2357]

Well as a Bok supporter Im glad we had this game now rather than at Twickenham...we were definitely a bit rusty...but we will take the win agianst a gutsy Scotland.. Looking forward to next weekend..Up the South

[@RackEmUpButtercup9376]

When the best defense in the world is down a player and you're in their 22 at home in front of a packed crowd, you don't take the 3 points!

[@EggchasersRugby]

Agreed!

[@PeterAirl]

That was cowardice from Scotties 😌

[@tex4523]

@@PeterAirl it wasnt cowardice it was smart. They were never getting the 5 pointer. If the game had ended up being closer and the Scots had lost by 1 or 2 points all of you would have been saying they should have taken the points when they were on offer.

[@wynanddewinnaar2217]

I agree with you Tim, there are already a lot of unintended consequences of rule changes. 1) More breaks than usual for officials to check actions, breaking all momentum. 2) Players looking to run into the backs of retreating players on box kicks. 3) More box kicks…not less

[@stusrambles]

I absolutely was checking my tv for the sound. Brilliant respect

[@Onverkrygbare]

Scotland was fantastic. It was a near-perfect game for them. And to me, the Boks were asleep. So many handling errors. Well Done, Scotland - a couple of calls went against you. 1 - the red card and two the try. The conversion already took place, which brings me to the question, what is the Rugby rule around that? Hope the Boks will have a better game next week. Still happy with the result, but, as Eben said - "the sore was flattering". Thank you, Scotland, for a great game and atmosphere.

[@pierredebruyn-if3pz]

Tim as a Springbok supporter you are right. I think we saving for next weekend.

[@robertbloomberg3890]

Even the most die-hard Bok fan would admit that the scoreline flattered us, but 4 tries to nil tells you that the "right" time won. Whilst the bomb squad is a telling weapon, the trouble with a 7:1 bench split means that you are stuck with your on-field 9 till late in the game in case of injury and Hendrickse hands continually let him down and he was pedestrian with his telegraphed passes. He won't be in the match 23 next week and in fact only Pollard will survive from today's starting backline

[@johanesterhuizen1842]

Let’s hope he doesn’t play , Reinach should start as I feel Grant is a better impact player, just like Kwagga

[@andreboth5578]

Appreciate your unbaist comments and analist on the games. Proud South Afrcan & boks supporter. Andrè Both

[@PoPluto]

The biggest takeaway for me was that Scotland are a very good side and can beat anyone on their day - I look forward to the 6 nations, they are going to be competitive. They did really well when the nuclear bomb squad came on. They will take a lot of confidence from this performance. Other than Fiji's 2nd string losing to Scotland, the Southern Hemisphere is dominating despite all playing away from home. The world ranking of the top 3 are now thankfully correct.

[@nandopotgieter8058]

Thanks Tim for a great episode once again. Harsh call on the red for the Scots. Well done my boys... Bokke💪🇿🇦

[@Caledon1893]

Really need Steyn fit again, not convinced by Kinghorn at all. Went AWOL for the cross field kicks and a stupid dive on the Boks player at a key moment. Still we faced the world champs and weren't humiliated.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

@@Caledon1893 Match was a lot closer than the scoreline would suggest. If you add the penalty for that really harsh red card along with the disallowed try, that takes Scotland to 25 points, which in my mind would have been a more fair reflection of the match. Well done to your charges, you guys are going to commit some Geneva violations with them in the Six Nations.

[@AlCap-m1h]

Excellent commentary as always Tim, thanks boet ;)

[@tdp7244]

As a South African, surrounded by 10 Saffa friends watching the game every single one of us where shocked by that red card against Scotland. It was ridiculous. Not good.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Seems like the vast majority agree...let's see if World Rugby agree with the decision or not?

[@jameswyatt4443]

No, according to the recent rule changes regarding cracking down on croc rolls, it was the right call. I personally disagree with the rule, but that’s how it is right now, ref is not to blame.

[@robertjan002]

Definitely do not agree. It was a cynical move to cause injury to a vulnerable player. It combines the croc roll with falling on the leg of a player who is planted and vulnerable at the breakdown, due to his stationary position and triangulation of the legs to create stability. It was used on Bongi, Marx and now Mostert. It has been used every time we went 7-1 since the final and it is an attempt to force substitutions. It continues to happen because it was not adequately addressed, although the ref and bunker was clearly briefed about this danger cynical attempt to injure. It deserves more than a twenty minute red and should result in a match ban. This issue should really be more obvious and blaming it on the bunker as inconsistent is honestly a bit juvenile at this point.

[@tex4523]

@@EggchasersRugby the majority agree because they are trying to be nice and band together because of these ridiculous law changes WR are making. But the fact of the matter is that croc rolls need to stop. So yes the red seems harsh but how do you stop idiot players from even attempting a croc roll? Mostert was subbed at half time and we dont have an injury update yet. What is everyone going to say when it comes out that he is out for months again??