🔥THE TACKLE THAT’S SHAKING SOCIAL MEDIA! CONTROVERSY BETWEEN BOKS AND ALL BLACKS! | SPRINGBOKS NEWS

[@aaronclair4301]

I'm Kiwi, there was absolutely nothing in it. We lost to the better team

[@masabatamokgadi5713]

I think you want say a best team in the world😂😂😂

[@alani281]

Thank you. The ref was right the AB were just looking for an excuse to get a quick free kick. The better team won 🏆

[@citizen4570]

Same here

[@HiltonMuller]

I can't believe Robertson had the audacity to bring it up, or to compare it to the Sam Cane tackle...

[@AndyGarcia-s5r]

Thank you…. Bok supporter 🇿🇦

[@bertusreynolds9153]

Why is the water boy arguing with the referee? That shouldn't be in the game.

[@kearonobrien2581]

It wasn't a tackle,

[@frankeeandrews5564]

I'm Māori from New Zealand and ALL BLACK 🇳🇿 There is nothing in this tackle, any person complaining about the Springboks or that tackle is a patsy and needs to go watch pronoun athletes in women's sports. Accidental collisions happen after impact. Sounds very northern hemisphere influenced.

[@dulajohnstone5704]

😂😂😂"pronoun rugby" had to come from a Maori..love you brother.. from Bok/ &(real) All Black fan

[@aughalough1]

Isn’t The Rugby Championship southern hemisphere.

[@GerrieV-w7h]

No man that's not a real impact tackle. There's nothing dangerous in it. The tackler moving backwards

[@a10ace]

Sam Cane's incident was far worse and worthy of a red. This tackle was fine.

[@carlbotha1289]

Agreed, Sam should have received a card for his tackle on Kolisi

[@macemason6119]

Sam Cane was coming in at a low position hinged at the hips. Kolisi was tackled from behind by Taylor and fell into Cane. That’s where mitigation is applied. So a yellow under the laws. Which is still harsh for a contact sport considering no intent and Canes tackle would have been completely legal if not for Taylor dropping Kolisi first. They’ll all be wearing helmets soon.

[@charlestapu2006]

What a load of shit the refs fuct up again have a look at Kolisis tackle on Savea that was a send off offence im sick of the refs stuffing up and costing the All Blacks games Referees need to be held accountable

[@PeerAdder]

@@charlestapu2006 funny how refs always cost the All Blacks games but never anyone else.

[@eugenetimihou6504]

@@carlbotha1289Kolisi’s tackle in the World Cup final was far worse than Canes. Sam was standing still whereas Kolisi was moving at speed from a lineout when he had his head on head collision

[@joshsavage4311]

I’m a kiwi and this was a good call from the ref, I hate that rugby has become a penalty chasing affair. Knocks like that happen, nothing wrong with it. Congrats SA! Better team won.

[@dusty7933]

Like the previous game with Sam Canes hit on Siya Kolisi left him with a facial fracture and no citing? Barret busted his nose on Kwaggas knee. Far from a head clash

[@johnhill7010]

I am so p’d off with every time the whistle goes, a “water boy” or a “medic” rushes onto the field, the ref should have red carded the medic and yellow carded the All Blacks no 9 for constantly moaning and I’m a Kiwi

[@jameswebb-hl2vu]

You correct

[@RickySchenk-q9b]

Yeah mate, 2025 is months away… annual tests and SANZAAR will be no more! I can’t say I’m thrilled about it, but South Africans won’t miss NZs constant rule changes, pundits, coached rule manipulation and micro managing the ref to sway the game. NZ have big problems to resolve, I would start with your entire board of rugby to begin with

[@Fl1ntsto93]

Agreed. Perenara was trying his best Nick White impersonation 😂

[@spearouys]

@@Fl1ntsto93 he was warned in both games I get the nr 9 thing Faf did the same but he is pushing beyond what is the norm. He has to cool down or will get carded by a ref with less patience.

[@PeerAdder]

@@Fl1ntsto93 he doesn't need to try, he can do it quite naturally.

[@mvumenimzimela3590]

Imagine if "Water boy" from Boks was speaking to the referee.

[@spicy4208]

Why are we questioning every single tackle these days....

[@craigemax1]

well done to ref

[@MB-xq9hu]

I have 100% respect for the All blacks, they and the Springboks equally turned me on to Rugby here in the US, and I have to say in this one I am on the side of the Springboks and the no call was fair... But not expert in anyway, so I could be wrong.

[@RickySchenk-q9b]

Thanks, coming from a South African I can categorically tell you that when you hear “ref interpretation” you know it’s a bunch of BS… New Zealand our greatest rivals are an insane bunch of libtard cheats, it’s coached into them and “managing the ref” is the biggest gripe all nations have against them. We as a nation have massive amounts of respect for the rivalry and comradery that exists between us, but don’t be mistaken cheats they are! Many believe the reason Australia has lost so much interest is the way NZ go about interpreting rules and managing refs. Both are VERY anti rugby and whilst NZ continues to coach bending the rules and micro managing the ref they will continue to lose and build up hate. When South Africans called them out 30 years ago it, the world laughed today it’s no longer funny as everyone else also shares the exact sentiment. There exists in NZ rugby a deep seated liberal mindset, it’s nothing new and they are the darlings of RFU because of it. If you ever bother to watch their media pundits it will dawn on you ever so fast. Welcome to the brotherhood of rugby, as a South African I love watching your major league rugby, and hope we can set a competition with you guys. We have many teams not playing in the URC, maybe after 2025 when we give NZ the boot and leave SANZAAR, as NZ as rugby partners is nothing short of a nightmare. They have single handedly destroyed the worlds most viewed competition Super Rugby, at least now South Africans no longer have to fund them…

[@Fl1ntsto93]

You are spot on sir. That was a non incident !

[@Friday773]

@@Fl1ntsto93 We all want to see safety as a priority, so there it is good to question anything that could result in a nasty head injury. However, in this case, there was nothing to indicate infringement or malicious intent. Congratulations on becoming a new rugby fan! World rugby is on a high. The Springbok story will bring tears to your eyes, even as a neutral. Respect to both the All Blacks & the Boks. It is the greatest rivalry in the game. Which, of course, brings out a lot of bias. Just ignore the squealing. In these two countries rugby is very serious.

[@Mike-ym6rl]

Let the AB's do the whining...enough is enough. Interesting how the All Blacks pushed for a faster game with fewer interruptions from reruns and the TMO. Now they’re upset because the ref didn’t review potential infringements that could have favoured them. Quite ironic, isn’t it?

[@charlestapu2006]

How long did your winger practice his bullshit injury to get a penalty for nothing he shold be playing soccer South Africa can enjoy the help from TMOs and Refs but when you get to the ABs class on purely skill that would be worth watching with points like 50+ABs SA 0

[@geoffallen2835]

@@charlestapu2006 I feel your pain. I was saying the same thing about the ABs when Richie was Captain. The ABs got away with murder and the refs let them. Now everything gets checked and the ABs can't cheat as much, and now you are upset when a calls don't go your way. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind being beaten by a better side and I dislike winning and losing due to bad calls, but the AB's must adapt to the fourth ref. After all, it was your continual cheating that made them necessary.

[@theunsnaude3634]

​@@charlestapu2006Boks 4 wins in a row over AB's, first time since 1949. Enough said.

[@Spikeaccount675]

🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@teevis3620]

Can remember a time when the ABs dominated for a decade when it was saffas doing all the whining about Richie Mc Caw and the ABs. I'm close to 70 years old and have been an ABs fan all my life. I have a great deal of respect for the Springbok and l've watched 6 and a half decades of both teams clashes without missing a single test between them. I get it... the Bok currently have the ascendancy over the ABs at the moment but realistically there's not much in it is there. We all know that in the past, the Bok have lost games because of marginally unfair refereeing and we all as fans and players seethe about that. Be aware that you can have an opinion about anything in life but knowing that the scoreboard supports (and will go down in history) as a Bok win, doesn't disqualify anyone else from the right to have a different opinion. I'm not responsible for the opinions of my fellow countrymen, and frankly, some of them have the logic and sensibility of a horses arse. Then again, fans from all corners of the world supporting yours and other teams have much in common with them. Remedy... ignore them.

[@chrisdirks9646]

The takle on Sia that broke his nose was also one of those small margins that the AB's are not talking about.

[@cookingwithyayaslamdien6747]

The Bock coach did not site him because he felt it was not that dangerous of a tackle

[@GTRKT-qr5sf]

​@@cookingwithyayaslamdien6747Head on head contact that caused a fractured cheeckbone and nose, but ye, not a dangerous tackle...

[@dunxx906]

@@cookingwithyayaslamdien6747 But the match referee who can also cite didnt cite either even though it was. Compare it to the Portugal game

[@PeerAdder]

@@GTRKT-qr5sf ok, so an accidental head on head collision between two players going low, that's a dangerous tackle? As someone else on here commented, if you follow that logic they'll be wearing helmets next or playing touch rugby.

[@MarcellePotberg]

I believe the referee knows what happened he was on the spot👍👌👍

[@georgefrederikoosthuizen891]

Ye he can see better then modern tech camera....slomo,zoom in,diffee angled,u got it🤔

[@kevinsadler7952]

No wrong, he was a English Ref & they only see what they want, "nothing that will interferes with me getting another TEST'"

[@PeerAdder]

@@kevinsadler7952 if you can referee so much better than those on the field, why aren't you an international ref?

[@sakabula2357]

But they dont mention Pollard being taken out in the air by Reece(?)

[@derekallan1341]

even Justin Marshall in his commentary said that it should have been a card

[@heyeksay]

I don’t think so, it wasn’t off a kick and Artie Savea assisted in bringing him to ground safely as I recall, I might have to go back and review the footage 😅

[@Spencer-z6k]

As an All Black supporter I totally agree with the ref, Jordie needs to stop running into people's knees, TJ needs to shut up cos he ain't captain, the waterboy and the medic are Oscar nominees and, the All Blacks in general should focus on getting their own shit right first before they start whinging and moaning at the officials, South Africa won ...fair and square.. get over it boys, we're better than that!!!

[@zanekessler9628]

If the last 25 games were scrutinised on a graph between these 2 sides… I’m sure you would find a huge huge huge amount of bias leaning towards support of NZ by reffing… It seems to be a lot better reffing these days though….

[@DavidGosnold]

It's plain to see head contacted his knee on the way down...what is there to debate?

[@wendy-maythompson2959]

Red cards, yellow cards, no rucking, toe to toe defence, bomb suads, dominant scrum penalties, rolling mall tries. The law makers have killed the flow and thrill of the game.

[@theunsnaude3634]

Couldn't disagree more. Rugby is growing exponentially on a global scale.

[@PeerAdder]

Not sure what games you've been watching, but good luck advocating for a return to the "good old days".

[@Demun1649]

@@PeerAdder They clearly don't live their lives under the banner of, "Change is the Only Constant". I think they like the brain damage, the broken bones and the ruined careers.

[@AllanTito-w8g]

First I've heard of this

[@godfreypeterson6375]

Last week Siya wasn't referred. I think we need a ruling like in cricket. Were a captain gets two chances to request the ref to look into the matter. There and then the problem is solved. After all the ref's are only human. Even the players make mistakes. But we keep on hammering on the ref. Without them the game can't go on.

[@jenifernaidoo7231]

What incident 😊

[@bernardhacking7462]

Appealing the referees decision when his ruling does not go your way is time consuming and tedious. I think the previous suggestion of two appeals per match, by the Captain only, is an excellent idea. Just like in cricket !!

[@AngeloWilliams-b5y]

You know as a bok supporter I feel the pain of the AB cos we've been here but this is nonsense

[@mickjames7896]

Hold on The boks have been through some shit calls But this doesn’t came even close There’s nothing in it at all

[@pierios826]

He didnt go in with momentum to cause a tackle , looked more like he tried to hold him up, regardless it was a great game

[@teijam10]

Sniff Sniff ...you got beaten mate ...live with it ...there's always next year 😅

[@martinbritz5634]

NZ is now the world cup holder for "Bashing the Ref"

[@Carlo42]

South Africans are past masters at that. The moron who actually ATTACKED the Irish referee and badly injured him. If you had any knowledge at all, neutral refs were brought in because of your lot.

[@martynslinn6607]

English fan well used to Carley and his foibles during our season but I think he got that one right and it was actually good officiating, bye the way and what really matters is two teams gave us a good game so many thanks for that.

[@brycejeary29]

Clutching at straws... They were desperate man.

[@DuanePayne-q2y]

The Tmo said it was fine so I guess all is good🤷

[@stevepwnz]

the worst call was not giving colby a yellow for diving

[@GTRKT-qr5sf]

Lmao, lomax clearly chnged direction and tried to block his way. Sure, Cheslins acting wasnt neccesary, but it was clear that lomax tried to stop him. Yellow card deserved...

[@naatnaat3612]

Challenge: NZ not bitching about a loss and blaming others(impossible)

[@Camino2017]

Pot this is kettle.

[@Carlo42]

Oh , the irony. The South Africans have been masters at it for decades.

[@roydonfrost5460]

There shouldn't be any complaints nothing wrong with that

[@wernertukker5420]

What is the medic and waterboys talking to to refs for? They shouldn’t interfere in play in any shape or form. Sanctions?

[@ChrisHeketoa]

I’m a kiwi, nothing wrong with tackle. Please don’t’ make the game soft!

[@martinbritz5634]

Allowing referees when New Zealand play is against the spirit of the game.

[@docsimo412]

Exactly the tmo did the review and only if they saw something worth viewing they would have reviewed.

[@davidadshade2927]

Big mistake by the ref, that was a water boy, not a medic. They need to be getting this right🤣. Can't have these water boys charging down converts (first test) and arguing with the ref.

[@jasonroy5498]

For the All Blacks to want a high tackle to be looked at is such a great indication of the lack of character of their captain and coach. Sam Cane was left by the Springboks yet "I clean out defenceless players on the ground" Barret has the nerve to complain about this incident that was not head on head.

[@awf-l3684]

AB should be penalize for cheating by holding opposition player back by nearly every ruck

[@cecilmahlaba9369]

Scottie don't do that, please. We know you are under pressure but don't entertain this incident and use it as an excuse for your loss. The boks took the knock on Siya on the chick, which was a more gruesome incident which warranted a clear red card and possibly sanctioning again Cane. Rassie was more graceful, perhaps a show of confidence on his part. Please don't go there, especially when it is clear how less of an issue it is in comparison to Siya's blow out.

[@djbozeman2131]

There was nothing in the kwagga tackle. End of.

[@petejohnball1564]

The ref was doing the Water boy a favour by not reviewing the tackle after all his histrionics. The Water boy would have looked foolish. The ABs must learn to lose graciously.

[@bobmoore7481]

I am a dedicated All Blacks supporter. In my opinion the Referee was correct in not reviewing this tackle.

[@eugenebotha335]

Losing sides and losing coaches tend to blame the refs. But it's normally in the heat of the moment and in replays one usually sees what actually happens. The in-the-air tackle on Pollard was most probably more serious yet no one even mentioned it. Why? It happened when the score was nil nil. At the end, with any side still in a position to win , these calls are common. Nobody likes to lose and AB's have never been sissys on the pitch. SA was however the more polished team and deserved the 2 match wins.

[@glennwidelko]

Totally nothing untoward in that tackle … two awesome rugby nations … from a SAcan in Scotland …

[@Gilescowdemdem]

Good spot on the knee contact, was wondering where he got caught as the tackle itself looked absolutely fine.

[@selectsealsservicesptyltda7192]

4 losses in a row 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JasonMcArthur-h4o]

One a record loss in ab history. The excuses are piling up but the results the same.

[@pumkineater7219]

It’s a shame that this non foul has become so important in this epic game. NZ need to learn how to lose but come back if they are good enough. The ref was brilliant. From a SAFFA.

[@arnopienaar8111]

D Mckensie costing the AB another game He is SA best kept secret😊

[@GTRKT-qr5sf]

Nah still wouldve been a loss. Add 9 points for Mackenzies misses and 5 points for Sasha's misses and SA win 23 -21...

[@JuliusRobinsonZowa]

AB's sour losers. Always have something to say when they lose. Time has changed new boys on the block take it as it is and work harder. Better luck with Australia.

[@noahs_raven]

So how long will Razor be suspended for contradicting referees in public? I wonder...

[@rldays9179]

From a kiwi it looked fine on TV. Contact on the way down can't blame the tackler for that.

[@andrewdavies2950]

They will always try to find a way out of losing.

[@dagoreroboris]

I love it when the boks play the ab's. It's always a great match filled with great rugby and excitement. What I hate, and I mean this in the fullest sense of the word, is when the ab's lose. Because everytime it's whining and whinging and everything else but themselves is to blame for the loss. It almost seems like they use it as a tool to deny their failure. Sad for an otherwise great team.

[@DVTREALMAN150]

I called it, they did find something to cry about.

[@melvinstuurman5790]

That tackle was hit below the shoulders of Barrett on the first hit when Smith made contact with Barret it only looked high as Barrett fought his way forward but the tackle was low from the start All black just have to live with the fact that SA rugby is more discipline on the day we might be more physical but discipline that's why we are champions go go bokke

[@jnturner506]

All Blacks struggling to come to terms with the fact that there's better teams out there now...but the water "boy" should have been cited, we don't want that in the game

[@ericraut8574]

All Blacks focusing on referee decisions again when loosing. Seems to be a pattern here. It's becoming a new team culture.

[@ianfelix-u6z]

It reminds me of the books when they lose.

[@edeledeledel5490]

It wasn't even a tackle - he just ran into him. There was no head-to-head contact at all; top of the head to chest, possibly. There is no obligation for a defender to move out of the way of an attacker, surely.

[@Justaminting]

Nothing in it. Moved on. And so did the citing commissioner.

[@affiliateclimbmax9287]

Trying to direct the Refs attention away from the real yellow card very clever...

[@Robotstarz1]

I'm AB fan , and nothing wrong with that tackle .

[@callumgowar]

Seriously?? I was wondering what their appeal was about. Pathetic. Nothing in it! Is that all the footage?

[@cookingwithyayaslamdien6747]

There is nothing more exciting than watching the Bock's and All Blacks play . I don't care witch team wins. You no your going to get a full 80min of heart stopping game . They are the two best team's in world.

[@juulclark2651]

Oh give it a break! If the tackle was on a Springbok player, nobody from the All Black side would have said anything!

[@mmangaxala3691]

we are taught this, just play to the whistle. its that simple.

[@fraserlynn9488]

The game was well ref'd in general and he was consistent which is what you want. If your actions cause the ref to make decisions don't be surprised when the outcome aren't always in your favour.

[@markisaacs5277]

Exactly what the ABs is about when they experience pressure

[@NixCoopz]

He ran into the playing knocking him backwards.., wasn’t even a tackle.

[@lawrencehenshaw7491]

If every tackle had to be scrutinized the game would be destroyed. Like Rugby controlling body wasn't happy that Rassie figured out a way to win they now changed the rules until another person gets a solutions. That's sport

[@gottiesg63]

Really there is nothing here! It’s was I pull down tackle. Nothing sinister here.

[@johannesernharth1939]

No call = right call. Catching the runner and giving ground and no clear head contact vs knee to nose.

[@brandonkew9122]

The 'high tackle' where Barrett pushed Smith back five yards??

[@estellebailey4163]

The ref got paid clear and simple

[@Harvey_ltd]

Why is this even a thing? Kwagga was moving backwards when he made the tackle. Pathetic to even think there was half a chance of that being fowl play.

[@proprioceptive44]

The Waterboy got involved…perhaps the tackled player just needed some High Quality H20😂

[@edgyplots4115]

Game is being ruined by stoppages and hand wringing about silly issues. If they’re so worried about head contact then end the practice of pick and drive.

[@truthfinder7064]

There's nothing in it! Doesn't even look dangerous

[@reubenmoodley4121]

Ref handheld that we'll. Seems a good tackle. Got to watch it in normal speed and real time

[@VincentOram]

😂😂😂AB press get the cup for Whinging every time they lose😂😂😂 congratulations to them.

[@shaundavies9960]

Decisive? Robinson you are out of your league!! Blatant poofery right there!!

[@kenjones6441]

Watch the NRL qualifying finals this weekend (13th -16th Sept) and you’ll never watch a game of Union ever again..

[@ElroyJonker]

Yes we could have won if that didn't happen refry must open there eyes

[@roydelport4997]

Question is how would the official have retaliated if it was a springbok that was injured.that is where the problem lies.

[@GTRKT-qr5sf]

Who was injured? Not Jordie... Siya Kolisi had his nose and cheeckbone fractured by Sam Cane through head on head contact the weekend before and he wasnt even penalised...

[@kurterispe7394]

I can't see anything in it. What are they actually claiming

[@bluffweta1]

If you look close he got kneed in the head on the way down, accidentally of coarse.

[@SBW_85]

Bongy knock on was conveniently missed too.

[@vipermarn]

Our ABs is NOT the ABs we've known. They are NO longer the 90-minute team they are the opposite now they are just a good 60 minutes.. ABs passion dies out in the last 40/50min mark.. Razor has got a big mammoth task on hand to turn the team around, If Razor can't do it then show him the door!!

[@glenhuysamer]

No problem with the tackle, going down he hit is head on his knee, and it is amazing just how much detail is available on camera these days, kudu's to the camera guys. The NZ coach is spot on when he says that the modern game is decided on the slightest of margins, and these margins are growing smaller and smaller all the time. This was an exciting game for sure, both games were edge of your seat stuff for both sides, and had all supporters of both teams in a constant state of pre-heart attack ...💥💔❤‍🔥😮

[@AllanWatts-jo1lc]

There very few Tests now that are not decided by the referee. The recent safety laws have reduced rugby to lottery as to who gets the highest score. It is no longer a game of skill, just luck. Boring. Just one step up from the sanctioned Hollywood acting that has plagued soccer reducing from a game of skill into a non entertaining C grade comedy.

[@donk4926]

I'm a South African and I analyze play in real time. I often pick up infringements on both sides which the ref does not, but which he is referred back to by TMO's. I see nothing wrong with the tackle as one can see no head movement at all. The fall obviously was more of a collision. Ref was correct. Still was an enthralling tight game as always.

[@MJN260]

Sorry to say, but AB's have always been sore losers...

[@terencemason3245]

Supporters

[@matthewashman1406]

Go fuck yourself. No we're not 😂

[@stevehawke-k5f]

Yet it wasn't All Blacks fans and management who came up with justice arm bands and 2 years ago Rassie was banned for attacking refs. But OK.

[@elikinukutabu3159]

Nothing there...turning into a sissy game where all contacts are scrutinized. This is a contact sport.

[@quentinjansevanvuuren4199]

Et your facts straight

[@Undakavasnypa]

I’m a kiwi. Play on absolutely nothing in it. If we as rugby fans nitpick the hell out of games we will start to sound like crybabies. Refs call. Shout out to my second team go boks

[@etiennemuller2321]

There was nothing in it! If the referee has to look at every little bump you will have more yellow cards and reds cards. This was normal tackle with a knee contact. I have lost all my respect for New Zealand!!!!

[@GeneticDrifter]

ref should have made the medic take the place of the captain and play the rest of the game.

[@donovanmostert6692]

Sorry guys.not much in that hit.

[@chrisblockley5783]

That is one reason I don't watch any more. Just make it touch rugby to placate the " new " audience.