So how did South Africa bowl over Ireland? | First Test Analysis

[@clibo1]

Squidge just needs to announce he will visit South Africa like EggChasers to be added as a footnote to South Africa's constitution 😂. Maybe the upcoming All Blacks tour 🤙

[@jplindeque]

Seriously, this analysis is on another level and the Squidge team should be offered the kind of access EggChasers got for this tour.

[@shaincarnemichaels7271]

Facts

[@franciscuscrouse204]

Excellent pronunciation of “een” and “twee”

[@SquidgeRugby]

Phew

[@uzayrmanuel5901]

Caught me off guard😭😭

[@KiloPage777]

​@@SquidgeRugby I had to rewind because I had no idea what you were saying. Only on the second listen was I like "Oh yes perfect" 😂. Just didn't see it coming.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@SquidgeRugby Not to mention absolute respect for shouting out the national anthem!!

[@ottosilver]

Eish! No, it was not good, not even close. But it was definitely good enough for someone who, I assume, does not have an Afrikaans speaker on hand to help. In context, it was easy enough to understand.

[@reyblais4858]

Hulle weet nie wat Squidge weet nie

[@user-wq4tu7zh9m]

Haahhaaaaa

[@tigerman2508]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gelster365]

😂

[@justinbadenhorst14]

hahahaha... classic👌🏻

[@tshep0]

😂

[@craigmillan6044]

There is a car company called Sandy Munro that tears down new cars to every single nut and bolt and then analyses it. Squidge Rugby is the rugby equivalent of this. You sir, are an unquestionable genius! How do you have such insight? I listen to other channels do their analysis but when I watch your videos it is like the blinkers come off and every nuance makes perfect sense in a whole new enlightened manner. Well done and thank you

[@JuiC30]

Love Sanday ;)

[@pierrembadenhorstt]

love Sandy Munro!!! spot on

[@rosscoghlan]

Except he didn't really look at the reffing issues did he.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

​@@rosscoghlanwhy would he? He's never done that. There are more than enough podcasts out there to moan about the ref. He is more concerned about tactics

[@EddieDeTe]

From a rugby analysis point of view, no podcast gets even close to this!! Brilliant.

[@jacqueskirstein9833]

Oh how I've missed you Squidge! *I might be speaking on behalf of every South African watching this

[@SovrinWealth]

Watched the game live - immediately saw the Tony Brown influence of passing literally everything and virtually no kicking - especially in the first half - however after watching Squidge's analysis I now have a much deeper understanding of how much Brown has already done in adapting the Springboks play - it's going to get very exciting - one man clean out with a back up - releasing two specifically chosen forwards to 'just' be out wide - with both their stats for metres gained, carries and players beaten outrageously improved (as if they weren't already impressive) and with a few tweeks here and there we are heading into another era of domination I believe - that last scrum leading to the penalty try was a thing of beauty - nice last touch...

[@mikezog1030]

It seems like it would be too easy to disrupt the attack by killing the ball at source and committing two defenders to the ruck to disrupt the cleanout? It can't be that simple.

[@sisamatolo6450]

the square space cut scene set up is legendary😂😂😭😭

[@clibo1]

I was about to go sleep 😅 so happy to see this.... Dankie Squidgy!!!!

[@banzman3898]

when the springbok pack attempted to build a website got me 😅

[@antog42]

Squarespace definitely don’t pay Squidge enough! This was a sponsor section work of art 😁

[@natem5942]

We have to help him out and make it happen

[@benmarshall5132]

I will never not laugh at Tommy Bowe's face showing up anytime a number is mentioned

[@mlele7372]

Wondered about this. What’s the deal?

[@frankquinn6872]

It made me laugh TEN! times 😂

[@treecko7424]

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[@JastorKeane-ln2tz]

Waiting for the “how did Ireland bowl South Africa over” video next Squidge. Lots of Doris slow-mo’s please

[@cateym]

Squidge isn't a fan of Ireland so that video may never emerge.

[@Dreyno]

Wouldn’t hold your breath. And it won’t be as breathlessly full of praise. He’ll call them well coached (code for players not being as good) and machine-like (no creativity) like most pundits who secretly don’t rate Ireland but results won’t let them say it out loud without looking sad.

[@cateym]

The word this week was 'system' 😂 ​@@Dreyno

[@Dreyno]

@@cateym Always some sneaky reason the bang average Irish players keep winning. It’s so unfair 😂

[@aadityamodi2554]

Have you ever considered making a video like "How Squidge Rugby Watches Rugby" or something like that? Because it's quite frustrating for new fans like me to watch a game, understand the rules but having no idea what to look at to start appreciating the strategy or the finer details.

[@StevieC89]

It's hard to analyse and pick up on all the intricacies and nuance of each teams game plan during the match. It takes a deep level of knowledge and understanding to do so and it's still hard to do live. For a new fan I would recommend try not to watch and follow the ball but to force yourself to look at each teams positioning and shape. You want to try and identify the options the teams are creating at each phase and spot what they may do in the next few phases. Rugby is a simple enough game that the same things happen every time, carry, tackle, ruck. Instead of watching the ball carrier look at the supporting players and what lines they are running. Instead of watching the initial tackler(s), look at the defensive line and try to spot any gaps and how the defenders are reacting. Instead of watching the ruck, look at the attacking team to see how they are setting up for the next phase and what options are available to them etc. It not easy and takes time and experience watching each team to identify what they are trying to do and you will still miss a lot without re-watching the match and focusing on specific areas.

[@aadityamodi2554]

@@StevieC89 wow, thanks

[@jean-michel.a]

​@@StevieC89Excellent

[@user-xu4rs5hp4n]

I know you said you weren’t planning on doing the previous video - how yall have been putting out so much content lately, I’ve no idea, but it’s much MUCH appreciated. Thank you both!

[@haggiesm]

A lot of people have been complaining about the Boks' clumsiness, which I understand. But it's amazing how well they've adopted a new system in just their second game.

[@ruanvanderwesthuizen1448]

As I was about to go to bed I saw this 😶

[@zkkrhfhska]

thanks for speaking a bit more slowly, for those of us who arent english first language speakers. these videos kick ass bro

[@pierreferreira1894]

Put the speed on 0.75 (click on the gear icon to see it)

[@oldblack15]

English is my first language and I use the playback slowed down to 0.75 speed. If I need to speed it up x2 I hold the touchscreen on the tablet.

[@jean-michel.a]

Patreon get the script in writing by email.

[@DonovanBanks]

"The hardest anyone has grappled a Koch..." Keep it light.

[@rukaks]

😂🤣

[@colsjit]

Squidge is an honorary South African 🇿🇦

[@aaronogorman9300]

Ah now he was singing the bokes praises no need for name calling 😜😂 but in all seriousness can’t wait for this weekend although we last the last game it was a cracker of a game can’t wait for round two ☘️

[@99PTR99]

"So how did South Africa bowl over Ireland?" Or "Squidge's love letter to Tony Brown"

[@RobertHerbst93]

the gap between "een en twee"😂😂 fokkin lovvit ou

[@hugokeane8317]

Who's here after the second test

[@aldobonaso3481]

great video Squidge! Except for this moment 🤣🤣 9:30 Ox is absolutely not off his feet, and Doris comes in from the side and sticks hands into the ruck hahaha clear as day

[@seanpierce6457]

Looking forward to the video on the 2nd test 😉

[@cateym]

Wouldn't hold my breath. He's not a fan of Ireland.

[@michaelx3419]

That ad placement lol. Skipping through is risky. Well played.

[@SleepyObi]

Top notch video. All your work is. Your videos are those types where I am.pausing constantly reading all your comments... Awesome work

[@Lynx-Ash-23]

Squidge's analysis is amazing .. surely a national coaching team could use his services

[@BasHorneman]

Chile has acknowledged they use his analysis.

[@TheAIcademic]

I loved this. Thank you for making this

[@RikiLouw69]

I think the Boks were still very very rusty. It is scary to think how they will do, if they can tighten their defense under Flannery and find a nice balance between their conservative and attacking game.

[@CC-om8ze]

Dankie Boet! Lekker video as always.

[@darrylearnshaw7102]

Unreal analysis, great work mate!

[@frikkiebruwer5779]

Ai, wou nou gaan slaap...

[@ferretgodfish]

The "grappled a Koch" joke was perfection

[@elisharhode92]

Fantastic analysis👌🏾Big things coming your way man

[@saoirsedeltufo7436]

Sorry, there's a Northampton Saints Monopoly?

[@antog42]

This comment wins! Legendary attention to detail! 🍾🎉

[@simonanderson9839]

Great analysis- learnt a lot about modern rugby!

[@Amandla-Awethu]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was at that game and it was so hard to put what I was seeing into words. You have done that, and more, with your unparalleled analysis.

[@chezzycj777]

Thank you that was brilliant! I learned so much! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@bullish7352]

If this incredible match proved the Boks are the number 1 side in the world (not that it needed proving, I think that's just another narrative Rassie and the SA media concocted), I can't help but feel it also proved what an outstanding side Ireland are. With all the narratives, altitude, emotional atmosphere, pressure, playing without 2 of its most important players in Keenan and JGP, Ireland still managed to keep the double world champions to 7 points and had two tries disallowed. This weekend it will be different, Ireland just have way too many injuries now to be able to compete. I say Boks by 15 in another incredible match between two excellent worthy sides.

[@cateym]

Hmmmm

[@Cloudstreet]

That sign.. "We're in your head" is just pur chaos I love it! You out Ireland' Ireland in every aspect on and off the field. Amazing what Raz has done for SA. Joy to watch from NZ

[@brianodriscoll2725]

Tbf sa are still obsessed with how Ireland fans sang that song despite winning a bloody World Cup so I’d say it’s Ireland in their head lol

[@caspermeyer]

@@brianodriscoll2725 K

[@worldchampions4379]

@@barryb90knobheads in your head😂

[@mikezog1030]

@@brianodriscoll2725 nah we are obsessed with it because the words fit Rassie's coaching so beautifully

[@brianodriscoll2725]

@@mikezog1030 frawleyyyy frawleyyy in your head in your head

[@JEstey10000]

Apropos of nothing, the sentence, "The *yardage* on his average carry went up by 2 *metres* ," is just peak UK imperial-metric mishmash. Part of what I love about listening to rugby commentary (being from the US) is hearing all the different ways that Welsh, English, Scottish, Irish, NZ, Aussie, and Saffa English-speakers describe sport(s) with their own accents/dialects/idioms/slang/cultural reference points while at their most excited!

[@brucerandell3771]

I have never gone back to look for the ad that I skipped through, after reading the comments. I don't know what is more genius: the always superb analysis or getting me to hunt for the advert.

[@Dadswisdomvault]

Squidge, your videos are exceptional man.

[@mikezog1030]

Another beautifully considered and balanced piece of rugby journalism. Thank you Squidge!

[@marchennink]

Thanks dudes! You guys are like the Brian Cox and Roger Penrose of rugby! Your pitch is their fabric of space and their star and planet formation creating the mass that influences the curvature of space-time where Galaxies colide in an expanding universe. THIS is how you see the players influence the space with their mass and speed on the field in this ever expending game of RUGBY! Genius

[@krauzer1]

SquidgeRugby doing so much for rugby with analysis, insight and passion on every video. On a side note I wonder what Rassie's thoughts are on SquidgeRugby :)

[@MichelleMason-qu9hf]

Baie dankie (pronounced "buy a donkey", meaning thank you) Squidge! Lekker interpretation of last week's match 😁

[@Natedawg38]

I dunno. I mean yeah i guess they played well. Maybe the score flattered Ireland but you can tell that Andy farrell gave his team a severe bollocking after that match. Be very interesting to see how saturday goes.

[@Dreyno]

It was very interesting 😏

[@kjlovescoffee]

Damn you Squidge, now I'm going to have to re-watch this game to fully appreciate it.

[@sebastiansilver9749]

Ireland's going to have a really tough time of it with all the injuries they sustained in this game. Missing Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey, your current starting hooker and scrum half is going to be a kick in the balls.

[@fin4196]

Wonder why there injured

[@peterpankhurst6925]

Rugby is a physical game? Or do you subscribe to the theory that "He knows him for heaven's sake!"?

[@sandorclegane3658]

​@@fin4196not suited to Rugby? Not suited to tier 1 level Rugby? Just weak pasty rent boys who always have an excuse?

[@gregdouglas7941]

Not to mention SA won the World Cup without 2 of their starting hookers

[@DinoSNORES_101]

@@fin4196 a completely obvious foul play by RG Snyman

[@nawzadhogan5130]

Brilliant this ! Always love some game analysis

[@sambobly]

I would argue that South Africas style means that, even when they are completely dominant, they never completely put good teams away on the score board. If NZ was that dominant against an opponent they score 4 more tries and win by 30+ points. It's not necessarily an issue (who cares if you win by 1 every game if you win every game?) but it is a constant for them.

[@kobusg7460]

Possibly that is why Brown has been brought in.

[@malcolmcuthbertson3359]

A win is by how many points ? Last time I checked one point is a win , sometimes against physical sides it is better to just win than sustain injuries . Lets take the worlds greatest side playing the current 2nd best side on rankings , how much is a win ? New zealand love to score high but sometimes that strains energy levels gives injuries and possibly even cards or sightings , it also telegraphs their plays and tactics that guys like squidge and most professional teams can observe and learn from .

[@mikezog1030]

The SA style was developed as a response to the referee interference in the 2011 RWC quarter final. It removes the risk of a ref being able to blow you out of the game. Frnkly with the new style it lets the "hitman" refs back in the door.

[@BaDpAnDa591]

😂😂😂I really try listening but some of the things you say just break me, descriptions are so funny

[@stevenburrow8804]

Your content is good lately. Good job guys

[@nathidwayi7213]

You are so good, I feel guilty for not paying for this!

[@davidroseitg]

brilliant as usual!

[@ValleyFarm-ix2lq]

Siya For nr 12 at Centre.! Siya. We love you. You are our Madiba of Rugby. So scary to see PSDT running with the ball😂😂😂. Love Squidge❤. Boks looking good. Game plan needs some game time. Cant wait.

[@shredderbarry]

Turns out Squidge Weet wat ons weet.

[@ggunzwebmarketing]

Thanks for Scquarspace !

[@chrislenferna4384]

The stadium announcer declaring “the South African national anthem will be sung by… YOU!.” Sure did put a smile on my face that fine Saturday afternoon.

[@zimagic]

*Waits expectantly for the 2nd test video*

[@haggiesm]

You always get me with the out-of-nowhere references to Squarespace 😄

[@satoffee]

Great analysis

[@bosoerjadi2838]

I'd watch a 5 hour video essay by Rassie.

[@danielokeeffe6358]

Last time he did that he got banned. He still has his burners

[@aidanmasterson50]

Don’t disagree that the Sprinkboks spoilt Irish procession, slowed the ball and monstered the gain line, but of their three tries two were from mistakes right down the field. None of Irelands 3 tries were from mistakes and they were incredibly close to scoring another two which don’t get a mention. For all their brilliance, there was a fair amount of luck won them that game.

[@Dreyno]

Yeah. Every time Ireland lose, it’s always by less than one score and yet to listen to the coverage, it sounds like they get hammered. It’s bizarre.

[@nielrossouw7831]

Brilliant as always

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

That last Springbok scrum will haunt Ireland forever. May the best team win on Saturday. Boks by 12 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@cateym]

This aged well.

[@Dreyno]

The best team did win.

[@thefalteringfullback]

Ah squidgy... Redeem yourself by covering test 2 !! 😊

[@HitsfireMedia]

"the gap between Een (1) and Twee(2)" :D well done bud! Baie mooi gedoen!!

[@yyddddllllyy5870]

Idk I feel Squidge covered that Osbourne try fantastically, explained it incredible well, and yet didn't give it half the hype that that deserved. Love the analysis on everything though.

[@nkosinathikhumalo1356]

😹😹😹love how the add came in😌smooth brother

[@thomasgillespie17]

If the next video isn't Australia vs Wales ill be devastated.

[@myshepspud1]

Australia need to get relevant again first before requests. ;)

[@StarLeo_]

He said he will cover that game on his second channel

[@gabrielventer493]

this scott robertson nz v boks 2 test "series" is going to go so so so hard fairly soon

[@jadebotes2128]

Great video Squidge, I reckon Ireland will adapt their defence in test 2.

[@ruanstevens2721]

Like just for the "een" and "twee". Well done Squidge.

[@redrugbyhammer30]

Fantastic analysis!

[@RenierWessels]

Amazing video. Well done 🎉

[@leenewman1463]

Proud of the Afrikaans there bud

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

His next numbers will surely be: Drie, Vier and Faf

[@miscible21]

8:22 dude i burst out laughing! 😂

[@adrianleonard6449]

My favourite moment in rugby:) South africa world cup win 1995 Second favourite moment :) Recent back to back world cup winning performance by bokke Third favourite moment:) This recent bok victory over ireland was epic! Go bokke Go!!!!!!!!!!

[@RozWentworth]

Love you read on games and indeprh analysis...VIVA AMABOKKE

[@miscible21]

08:22 Dude I burst out laughing! 😂

[@Hammersteyn]

19:43 nice neck roll

[@Nieljoyceniel]

Ref ignored the one on kelleher in the lead up to James lowes disallowed try

[@zakirmohammed352]

How brilliant is this video❤

[@esof55]

All hail Rassie! Great video Squidge

[@CraighJonas]

Thanks Squidgey.👌

[@MartinFromIowa]

How did South Africa bowl over Ireland? I assume Nortje and Rabada each took a bunch of wickets. Oh wait

[@RazorMouth]

"Phase after phase after phase" and no yellow card. The reffing was atrocious last week and I wouldn't normally attack the refs.

[@3three2two1one100]

Dankie Squidgy! 💪🏻🤙🏻

[@conradschenck758]

Love the way you analyze the game

[@ifubeats4063]

Benching Roos makes so much sense now. When he matures he'll be running those wide channels. Kwagga at the break down is safer if the big guys are playing wide

[@mikezog1030]

Strange that they are not using players like Dayimani for this kind of strategy?

[@BlazeEigs]

Glad the team are back to making analytical vids and not just chat show like evey single other vid/pod bla bla

[@tigerman2508]

Thanks!

[@Forest9528]

The scoreline of 27-20 is both simultaneously flattering to ireland for not losing by 20+ but also flattering for SA because ireland were somehow still not buried at the end of the game

[@Prometuis101]

Number of tries dubiously not given to Ireland at a neutral venue this game would of been different. That said SA playing a more dynamic style is only good for Rugby

[@Forest9528]

@Prometuis101 none of the trys were dubiosuly not given The lowe try was scored through illegal action. No evidence to show that the ball ever touched the line for the held up call (not like it matters anyway because ireland scored 60 seconds later) I like seeing the new boks because it shows how they are clearly the best in the world. No other team can completely change styles over night and still dominate like they did. It isn't inherently good for rugby as there are many ways to play rugby and none are boring no matter what clowns want you to think

[@shaneduggan605]

Lowe foot touched the ground off the feild, but listen it is what it is. But the TMO interjected himself into the game in a very one-sided manner tbh

[@shaneduggan605]

​@Forest9528 im not sure how it helps when rassie bullshit gets into refs heads....it's isn't Rigby anymore it's some sort of social media influcer coach:))lol

[@Forest9528]

@shaneduggan605 can't say conclusively that his hand was off the ball when his foot was grounded and there is no angle to say otherwise Tmo wasn't 1 sided at all. Just happened that they dident gift ireland the 50/50 call every time like they usually like to do

[@wsbarnard101]

Please do more Afrikaans! Loved it!!!

[@winfriedbauer2280]

Goosebumps!

[@WinAmp-es5eq]

Another masterclass!

[@clicksplashwow-realestatev1613]

Man, you're the absolute best.

[@diepadda]

Een en twee 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Excellent video

[@andrewwarren3566]

Awesome breakdown Squidge, just noticed you got a lot of the players names wrong during the process guys marked and named wasn't correct. Other than that brilliant much respect from SA