Springboks Achilles Heel | Rugby Pod Analyse Scotland vs South Africa RWC 2023

Billed as one of the biggest fixtures of the Group Stages, it was a tight affair for the first stanza with Scotland and South Africa separated by just 3 points at half time.
The lads discuss how the Springboks power won the game for them whilst also identifying a potential Achilles heel for the reigning world champions.
Listen to the full podcast on Spotify 🎧spoti.fi/48q263R
0:00 Scotland Vulnerability
4:10 PURE PHYSICALITY
7:10 THAT kick
8:44 Springboks Achilles heel

[@SpartanHighKing14]

This podcast is well respected here in SA🇿🇦. Also Jim Hamilton is just an absolute legend. How can anyone not like him? 😂

[@lexas1]

If you listen to Jim for 5 minutes you become a better person.

[@riri1718]

I love me some big Jim 😁

[@dirkieengelbrecht960]

As a springbok supporter after this weekend I have huge respect for Scotland. They showed up.

[@williambotha5864]

Simply the best 'pod' I have ever opened, and that includes Squidge. "I sound English, but I play like a South African.' Quote of the year. Thank you.

[@stephenpaulkruger]

Scots have earned our respect. Fin is an absolute unit, and brings his whole team up a level. No shame in a fantastic result. Scotland is the most improved team in the last 10 years.

[@Lem469]

Yeahh agreed except u really think they improved more than Japan tho cause Scotland were never exactly terrible yk 😂

[@ruod5921]

Most improved team in the last 10 years? Cant be serious

[@hsmedsvik]

Did we watch the same game? 3pts in 80mins. Fin neutralized.

[@finlayD853]

@@hsmedsvikhe did get neutralised, but he also made 20 from 22 tackles and 2 trie saving tackles

[@carlosl-f2433]

Big Jim as a Saffa fan, I really like your commentary and respect your views mate...ofc you support Scotland but your commentary is never biased. Thank you

[@tonymchardy3885]

As a Scotland fan I hoped he was going to be biased towards us (like the Irish, English & Welsh commentators are annoyingly towards their own teams 🙏!) however he played it straight down the line and was completely unbiased 🙏🤣🤣🤣

[@stefwessels955]

Libbok was the top points scorer in urc last two seasons.. He will come good. His all-round game is sensational. He can do things pollard cannot.

[@johnmaclachlan6477]

Like what???? He doesn't have BMT

[@stefwessels955]

@@johnmaclachlan6477 you are clearly biased towards pollard who is a great player and a world cup winner. And yes it would be better to have them both in our squad in France. But libbok has been instrumental in getting our backline to play with variety in addition to being defensively sound. He deserves to be there and we need to back him in the absence of pollard.

[@martinbisschoff988]

@@johnmaclachlan6477 Is that the reason mate? That Manie so often gets "man of the match" recognition?

[@oldtighthead2459]

He certainly can do things Pollard can't, but then again Pollard can do things Libbok can't....different players with different strenths and weaknesses....

[@chrislenferna4384]

​@@stefwessels955Pollard only made 70% of his kicks in the 2019 World Cup just saying

[@TheDespaxion]

What did you guys think of Siya's Comment after the game regarding Manie Libbok. I may be South African, so I do have rose-coloured glasses. Is it just me or IS Siya not just the best captain in the world but maybe the human being. He is such a great guy.

[@mphotheapologeticsguy2685]

Spot on 👌🏿

[@znowell1]

He's something else man. I'm English but the grin on my face seeing him belt the anthem out was ear to ear. The knee, Manie's comment, the pride, humble, I love him

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Siyamthanda directly translates to "we love him". That says it all.

[@RicksPhatPharm-vw2lb]

There's atleast 10 better players that deserve call ups over Siya... ad a captain he has openly supported BLM and feminization of rugby. To answer your question no, as an ambassador nor him or his wife is a good representation of the Boks. Him being black and communist is why he is there, and politics in sports is now very tired.

[@kesivan]

@@RicksPhatPharm-vw2lb Damn by your statement, me and millions of people around the world are morons for thinking he is an amazing captain. Shame are you a sad person... do you need a hug there my dear!😘

[@johanerasmus7880]

Peter Stephs face after 80 shows just how tough it was out there, outscored definitely not out played.

[@MrJohnNel]

Jim, you carry the other two on The Rugby Pod............as a Bok fan I am a great admirer of Scottish rugby and even Big Jim :)

[@MickeyC420]

Best rugby podcast going. Jim and Andy have great chemistry and always keep show fresh and relevant

[@cobus5841]

I think Finn Russel played his absolute heart out. The Scots looked truly beaten at the final whistle. It was truly a tough game! Now to see Scotland vs. Ireland. That is going to be an all out war!

[@michaelneysschens4461]

Thanks for the good show and appreciation from a SA fan. Always loved the passion of the Scots and there style of play, they really took it to the boks physically aswell, no doubt they can upset Ireland and make the Quarters!

[@HorseyPorsey]

South african here. My prediction is the final will be between ireland and south africa. It's gonna be one hell of a pool game but whatever the outcome, i think they both win their quarters and semis and meet in the final. Obviously I want SA to win but id be happy if Ireland won as theyve been at the top of their game and deserve to finally win! Best of luck to all teams though!

[@Trajan2401]

NZ v France final

[@mlguy8376]

Well that is impossible since all of them are on the same side of the pool - that could only ever be a semi-final. Then it would be against wales/Australia/pumas//England etc

[@WhatTheFunK.]

Spot on

[@WhatTheFunK.]

@@mlguy8376South Africa or Ireland can lose on the 23rd and still make it to the final

[@mlguy8376]

@@WhatTheFunK. I mean if you look at the groups A/B all play and meet at the semi final and then the overall winner goes to the final. The right side of the pool are between groups C/D. So Ireland and South Africa are in A/B groups so will not be in the final together (as far as I can tell from the graph)

[@DerickPetersen-nc1ln]

Springbok supporter here. Backing Scots and Fiji as second and 3rd teams. Awesome listening to you guys👏 👌 🎉

[@colmgeiran3476]

The Boks were top class. Can't wait to see how they cope with Ireland. It'll be a humdinger!

[@laygossom2655]

I think Scotland going to give Ireland a run for their money

[@johnpeter3626]

Just bcos of Jim , Scotland is nw my 2nd team after Boks😊

[@Alias-gy3tz]

I second that :)

[@kurukoei]

Hamilton played like a Saffa! Mad respect for Jim. Thanks for the videos guys, keep it up. GO SPRINGBOKS! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@colinscott8677]

Great show guys. Thank Jim for bringing old home for me too. All the way from the USA, and still crazy about SA Rugby

[@rodgerwardle8037]

Big Jim was class on the commentary at the weekend….from an England fan 🤣

[@thembelanihdlamini5395]

"See what he had for breakfast" I'm dying🤣🤣🤣

[@nj-ns4sb]

Love the banter lads! Also never met a Scotsman I didn't like, I think SA and Scotland have real cultural/social similarities.

[@sandorclegane3658]

I miss Andy's skullet that he was rocking while at the Sharks. I hope the boks stick with libbok. The boy is so good

[@seanmartens8740]

Loved the banter. Solid Vid.

[@mikespencer4922]

Those Scots lads are really tough boys. Both sides came off bloodied. Certainly no push over. But the better team won.

[@jasonjohnflaherty]

This podcast has me in stitches 😂😂 ,keep up the good work and Jim you we're great on commentary. Best off luck to Ireland 🇮🇪 against South Africa 🇿🇦.

[@stubones]

No. Best of skill to RSA

[@user-tx5iy5cg2r]

I think the choice of letting Mannie Libbok go for the penalty kicks was in part tactical. The heat was searing and the pace of the game in the first half was just incredibly fast, as was I think expected by Rassie and Jacques. Going for the penalty kicks (rather than a line kick, line out and subsequent maul)…some of which weren’t even on really given the difficulty of some (not all) of the kicks…was I think then partly to give the SA forwards a breather…and for them to be able to attain a key objective…that being to continue to press quickly, thereby harassing and impeding the Finn-Russell distribution efforts…which if he’d been able to complete would/might have potentially caused untold grief for SA. I’m so glad you pointed out Libbok’s genius…he just doesn’t get enough credit from died-in-the-wool SA supporters who strangely enough seem to prefer a Morné Steyn type flyhalf. I think Mannie is terrific, love the fact that Siya backs him…and can live with his goal kicking stats if you consider the aforementioned reasoning…for this particular game. Agreed that he will need to get his conversion ratio up as the games get tighter…but I back Manie, his kicking nous and his instinctive distribution skills…beautiful to see! Lastly, kudos to Scotland…thought they played very well in difficult circumstances (expectations and conditions) and have every right to be proud. Was so very impressed with the obvious sportsmanship on show from the Scots after the game…wish the team, their excellent coach and management team all the very best! SA supporter

[@francoismarx2369]

Happy to have you on board the springboks Jim! Leaving South Africa when I was young travelling, I ended up in Scotland. I loved the place because it felt like a second home to me because of the people. Always root for Scotland, but after the Boks 😉

[@user-xw7gw5tp2k]

Have to love you guys. Awesome chats all the time

[@spervuurproduksies]

I think the kick stopwatch might be causing Libbok stress that translates to his accuracy. He was glancing at the timer quite a few times. He should get used to it, eventually (hopefully) or shorten his approach mannerisms.

[@vanhunks]

I am certain management knows it and they be working on it.

[@evanh8749]

His kicking angles are not right. He fixed it up and was seamless against NZ. He apparently kicks better from a wider angle, hooking the ball. So suspect he is being told to try kick differently for now to put less strain on his groin. Might be player management to extend him in the tournament.

[@christoels8110]

His ritual is annoying, but it works for him. For me his biggest problem is the way he places the ball on the kicking-T. Too high to exercise fair control over the direction of his kicks.

[@bl2944]

​@@christoels8110 I agree, he seems to get some unnecessary height on the ball rather often

[@ashleykoopman1483]

I also noticed that yes. It looks like he is rushing and therefore not kicking accurately. That timer is definitely putting him under pressure. It was clear that he did not angle himself correctly. Hope he gets it right ASAP going forward into the RWC. Let's go Bokke!!!

[@waynekruger3832]

Libbok is the only flyhalf to tackle properly this whole world cup so far.

[@fomofud9479]

As a Saffa, I love the banter between these guys

[@bradleypetsch7079]

First time hearing this podcast and listening to the end, very enjoyable. And kudos to the Scots, they were well up to it and definitely gained our respect🎉

[@emurphy4182]

Scotland didn’t fire a shot! Surely they knew it would be a blitz defence from the boks. Ireland a different proposition, will be a very tight game

[@monwabisihenisi3877]

I love Jim's comments when he said they dominated the scrum. It was very funny. I love the content guys. Monwa from SA go Bokke!!

[@rorysullivan4913]

Impressed. Subscribed!!!

[@willempretorius6700]

No one can accuse the Scottish team of going quietly into the night. They put up one hell of a fight. Glad my team won though. Great show guys.

[@ceemcdee6697]

Goodie, I did not fancy you much....but you growing on me😂 best rugby podcast by far. Keep the humour and banter coming gents.

[@basildavidson4597]

I really enjoyed this insightful pod.

[@kiwidamoplays]

You were great on Comms for this game Jim, and a big show of strength from the Boks

[@sci-fihorrorbookworm7274]

Love you guys and channel.

[@claytonsaville]

Just top quality content out here, thanks guys.

[@christoduplessis8177]

We love big Jim in South Africa. Quality man and some awesome takes. On the short where you said Scotland is going to win I made a reference to not smoking crack but that was also just banter back 😎 or from the heart hahahaha. Scotland really stood up in the game. I hope they beat Ireland (the team we like least) because they do not deserve to go home after the group stage!!!

[@andrewhopper9852]

It's a massive challenge trying to find a way to beat SA - they are so incredibly formidable. I felt for the Scots, and willed them to succeed, had Darcy Graham not had glue on his hands - Scotland would have reached HT in the lead. There is a difference in class between Scotland's first-choice props and the props on the bench - which SA exploited with their second-half set-piece dominance. For Scotland - the game with Ireland on Oct 7th - is the top of the world in importance - its bigger than enormous. They can do it - it should be a monumental game. I

[@grantneill7403]

Great show gents, thanks

[@danielpoband]

Jim.. Well done! Honest, true assessment! And agreed you matched us physically most of the match, and it PAINS me to admit that..

[@markpattison6031]

It’s clear that libbok’s kicking is the one big issue for SA, and to have the other kickers as ‘backup’ isn’t really fair or a good strategy. It’s very hard to be asked to pick up the kicking and do a great job of it when you aren’t the designated kicker. I think the way Libbok lines himself up can be worked on and that’ll bring the consistency.

[@quentinadkins432]

100%

[@Swartberry007]

No. It’s not a big issue. We played the way we wanted to. Listen Siya.

[@christoduplessis8177]

Kicking to poles, I would argue he is probably the best kicker out of hand in the world right now. If not then he is close.

[@ccahill2322]

@@christoduplessis8177, You can't lose your "argument" then can you? Because if you are wrong you are still "right." I could "argue" that SA could win the World Cup but if they don't they could come second...or third and I would win that except that is like your argument which isn't. But I do wish South Africa well. After their game with Ireland we can better assess which sides will reach the semi finals.

[@christoduplessis8177]

@@ccahill2322 I think you missed my point (which I can understand, I did say it in Afrikaans and then just used the English words like for like). My point was, if we exclude place kicking, and we just focus on kicking out of hand, I think Libbok is close to, if not the best kicker out of hand in the world. His place micking is pants now though, not sure why, he is much better than this.

[@jasperduncan6633]

Jim, your commentary was simple the best I have heard in years, please may we hear more.

[@henricorossouw2400]

Will watch this any time. Really enjoy you guys. Thank you for an awesome podcast. Rather watch this than nz's the breakdown show.

[@ianludick9770]

Gotto love these oaks. Really enjoy your banter and unbiased take on rugby matters. Jim, thought your team was outstanding and very unlucky on the Jesse Kriel matter. Scotland definitely my 2nd team and will be cheering them on. Keep up the great material lads.

[@user-gp1eh3yb2w]

Boks fan here, Jim you are simply fantastic mate! The chemistry between you three is also great to watch. Cheers chaps 👌🙌🇿🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@janniemulder8868]

Jim and team amazing podcast you guys always is amazing

[@douglaswright2143]

Brilliant stuff!

[@guybezant9009]

Absolutely right at the start there, big ups Jim on the comms. It is a tough tough task and was done great, congrats. Tough lines for Scotland, hell of a game overall. Shame overshadowed by some inconsistent refereeing as we saw all weekend. On that form Scotland could give Ireland some trouble. It's not over yet! Keep it up boys.

[@TheBuildKingR]

Much Love Big Jim !

[@kesivan]

By the time Scotland face Ireland they gonna be on another level... coming from a Bok fan. Few things to sort out and I think Scotland is gonna make the quarters !

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

They have to learn how to get out of they're own half first ..😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@Bkh0498]

and as if ireland are going to be at a stand still, how can they implrve that much in 2 weeks.

[@davidmchugh4348]

With Ireland probably going to finish 4 wins think you need a new calculator 🤷‍♂️

[@karldupreez]

Great podcast guys! lots of sense with a touch of bander…love it! 🇿🇦

[@gihanilangakoon]

Very nice sum up

[@gregorybeukes2677]

I love Jim and i love hes view on the Springboks 🇿🇦

[@TheOuboet]

Boks did their homework. They completely nullified Duhan vd Merwe, and put immense pressure on Finn Russell, nearly nullifying him as well. The high kicks kept Scotland on the back foot. All they had left was the set-piece, which is right in SA's wheelhouse.

[@gandalf87264]

Thanks for all the complements to our national team😁

[@benuri249]

Jim you are an honoury Saffa mate , your time spent here taught you well.

[@matthewdewet2242]

The Scott's pushed us Boks physically! I totally agree there were times we were dominated in the scrum. It was a massive Scottish performance. The men really stood up and can be proud. I was worried after that half! Well done. They can beat Ireland!

[@brandoneloff5255]

Great show!

[@SAbestcountryintheworld-ww9of]

White South African bloke here. Enjoyed this clip and will subscribe. Loved the analysis, banter and humour.. "looked into his soul.. into his stomach.. saw what he had for.."🤣 Libbok is just what the Boks need and I have no doubt his place kicking will improve as the tournament progresses. Siya is my favourite Bok captain of all time. We would not have won the last World cup without him and we need him for this one if we are to win. Go Bokke! 🇿🇦

[@danielcain356]

Great pod guys

[@jamesbester7520]

You guys absolutely crack me up.

[@jacqueshollands5630]

What a great chat!

[@fohunter12345]

Big Jim's commentary was excellent. Interview after with Gerrard Butler was also brilliant.

[@vincentpienaar9740]

Great discussion.

[@splashery]

First podcast I have enjoyed this Cup. Keep it up...not bad for a sweaty...

[@danielgrossmann7234]

Jim Hamilton you crack me up dude. So funny. Keep it up.

[@jonboy2950]

Scotland are a really strong team, well coached and a dark horse to win the world cup. I was just happy to get any kind of win against them.

[@grantdennison69]

I agree, the Boks threw everything at them in the first half and they defended so so well. I don't think they could wind the world cup, but do think they can beat Ireland. That's going to be a good game.

[@nathanaelcoetzee3619]

Not too concerned about Libbok's kicking ,I mean two of them were really far out like 60m, so it didn't help to have him kick from so far to be honest. We should put that into perspective.

[@grball-rounder2401]

I live these guys they refreshing

[@ivankunz7959]

Lol...great piece guys.Really enjoyed the neutral opinions and honesty of the boks superiority in that game.

[@douglasdejager8450]

Scotland got 2 scrum penalties both vs Malherbe in then 10mins before half time. As a bok fan I was worried about our scrum at half time! Scotland's lack on ingenuity surprised me - I expected more from Finn Russell. But the Boks were able to shut their game down with the rush defence and force. I am backing Scotland to upset Ireland!

[@tonyclifton2230]

And South africa to go out when the Irish beat them.

[@chrisdutoit8843]

Flip the coin..And then Ireland lost to Springboks in pool match and Ireland cry and say.. it was Irelands 2nd team😊

[@johnmcintyre800]

Why were you surprised Hes never dictates the game it the backs around him that makes him look good in a 6Ns agaist lreland 1 player arm injured never put any balls agaist him in a phase of he ended up last man in the line he threw a forward pass to the wind this world class player couldn't drop a grubber and now hogg has gone new back Scotland looking better already

[@truthbetold8233]

Those scum penalties could have easily gone the other way, for Schoeman angling in. The second one could have been avoided if Faf just cleared the ball as soon as possible.

[@Irish780]

2017 since Scotland beat Ireland .... can't see them beating them now ... this year Ireland beat them easy .... its not q Scottish team or anything lol😅

[@vincentdegennaro3375]

Agree, Big Jim , excellent commentary…..

[@lucienluyt2729]

Top show!

[@justinoswald8825]

RIGHT INTO HIS SOUL. You're always welcome Jim, whenever Scotland isn't playing.

[@aldobonaso3481]

that cross field kick-pass was soooo DIRTY, even Libbok was embarrassed to look.

[@oddshapedballs2057]

Not really related to this but please can we have a compilation Video of Andy doing impressions of Borthwick (aka World class coach, never in doubt 🫣)

[@davidpeters3857]

Jim is absolute quality

[@Mobilewarrior1]

Great chat guys !!

[@user-xr8zf3vf5x]

Many teams have not used the flyhalf as place kicker. Many South African teams have used the fullback for kicking - Percy Montgomery etc.

[@Bobbydyland]

Does anyone have a clip of the Bok pre-match tunnel singing?

[@Magaman88]

As a saffa you were great as always, Jim.

[@clintonbotha6183]

Thank you guys for an awesome show💪 Never biased and always call as it is maybe teach Jeff Wilson ( aka Cry Baby )something about hosting a show 😉 Keep up the good work....

[@andrewmakin8151]

i like these guys humans

[@seano4214]

Come on the BOKKE!!!! Best quote: I sound English but played like a 🇿🇦. 😂😂😂 As Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is my second team I really hope they beat Ireland and make it out the group. Big ask but you just never know. The six nations Scotland were close enough when playing Ireland and France. If we don’t win it then I hope either France or Ireland do. Keep up the great casts. 🤙🏼🇿🇦

[@rhestephens]

“Scotland are on they are on” class on comms 👍🏻

[@RelativeStrength798]

Awesome

[@TheChate7]

jim is such a good lad

[@stephenreeds3632]

Andy Goode is class. Should be on main stream but probably wouldn't want to. Imagine Goode, Flats and Brian Moore. That would be wonderful.

[@BullmanRugby]

I could listen to Jim all day! 🤣

[@homonaledi640]

I thought Scotland was dominating the scrum 1st half. We only took control of the scrum in the 2nd half 🇿🇦

[@bluelines1]

"He looked into his soul". Lmfao : )

[@diogeneslantern18]

Finn made two incredible try saving tackles. He is a great player and a massive asset to Scotland

[@donnyscott6227]

Nice one

[@kayess2634]

I watched this podcast after watching The Good, the Bad and the Rugby podcast with Mike Tindill and his cohorts - not the Royal one, the one after that where they’re on the boat or ship or whatever - this podcast with Jim and co. is so very much better, much more interesting, much more fun, pure class, like the podcast hosted by Hanyane Shimange with Schalk Burger and Jeanne de Villiers, on the Ruby World Cup KZbin site - just excellent.

[@armin8768]

Best rugby show atm