Wibble Rugby: The Final: How South Africa beat England | The Breakdown

On the 2nd of November 2019; England and South Africa took to the field to fight for the ultimate title in Rugby, that of World Champions. 80 Minutes later, South Africa were established as Champions and deserving winners. But how did South Africa nullify England as effectively as they did, when every pundit said England were the favourites?
How did England go from a rampant, incredible performance against New Zealand, to being undone by the Springbok defensive line?
Today, we show you the Springbok defensive playbook, and how using their trade secrets, they were able to pin England into submission.
Grab a beer, sit back, and enjoy. We've got a hell of a story to tell.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: I DID NOT ASSIGN THE DEFENDERS ROLES CORRECTLY DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THE ROLES AND DYNAMICS INVOLVED. For those interested, a more accurate description of the roles are listed below: These roles apply to the defenders in line (usually backs) from in-to-out. D1: THE CATCH UP DEFENDER (CUD): Is the man on the Tacklers inside who drifts out to cover an inside step on the tackler by the ball carrier and can command the actions of the tackler. D2: THE TACKLER: Is the man who is intended to make the tackle, but becomes the new CUD should the original CUD (Inside defender) push him out. The original CUD in said case covers the tacklers original man, pushing him out to the next attacker, and making the original tackler the new CUD. The new CUD combines with the former ADJ (now tackler) to defend the 13 channel. D3/D4: THE ADJUSTING DEFENDER (ADJ): Traditionally the 13/WINGER, the ADJ is the man outside the Tackler and therefore ball carrier who with his wider spacings, shoots in to hit the 2nd receiver from the side, stopping the attack getting to the outside backs. These are the backs who are authorised to make this rush dependent on the integrity of the inside defence. Whether this is the 13/WINGER is dependent on the width of the attack, and therefore the player assigned as CUD. EG: The names of the defensive roles given to these players in the video are not assigned correctly due to the potential confusion caused by the dynamics. For example against New Zealand in the sweep; Pollard starts off as the CUD, with De Allende the tackler, and Kriel the ADJ to cut off the 2nd line attack. Once the M1 is passed, South Africa start a "J" defence. Pollard pushes De Allende out, and De Allende becomes the CUD, with Pollard covering De Allende's inside shoulder. As De Allende is now the CUD, Kriels' role shifts to the tackler, and he pushes out to cover the decoy line of Ben Smith, with De Allende covering his inside shoulder. As Kriel is now the tackler for the 13 channel, Kolbe takes over the ADJ role, adjusting his run to shoot in and cut off the slice option in Sevu Reece. The important thing to remember, is that the defensive roles shift down the line as the ball is moved wide. So the original CUD becomes a guard for the man outside him, the tackler becomes a CUD, the ADJ becomes a tackler, and the man originally outside the tackler becomes the ADJ. Basically, the CUD is a tactic to shift the roles originally assigned down the line, with the ADJ defenders always starting wide so they can jam in. Due to the potential confusion of this explanation and length of time it would have added to the video, we are using the names differently in this video to fit with the actions of the defenders for simplicity. P.S: Hope you understand!

[@bellaziotonni]

Do you coach any team yourself ?

[@WibbleRugby]

@@bellaziotonni I do not no. I just play.

[@ChristopherHitchens3.14]

@@WibbleRugby Saffa here, brilliant analysis! I however do think, there may be some "over the top" analysis here and there. J.M.O. and I may be wrong and stand to be corrected! Nevertheless brilliant I.M.O. I'd give you 80-90% accuracy!...(Why do I think there is some "over the top" analysis?)...Some of the "off the ball stuff" I was taught in school and would be kind of natural to elite players. Well done once again and godspeed!

[@dylandaniels759]

Can you please look at this video and tell me if Eddie Jones instructed Itoje to do this or was he doing his own thing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpLRonaBhNdljLc

[@Skyscraper2015]

I know it might not be much but I wouldn't put it passed Eddie Jones to instruct something like this. As a Saffa as well, I have watched this video a lot and have been wondering if Eddie Jones instructed it too. In my opinion, yes he did but I dont think he would have said it so much as implied it would possibly help the team, were it to happen. I had been reading articles of Eddie Jones and Steve Hansen on Rugby365 before the first RWC Semi Final and Jones was pushing the boundaries with his humour towards Hansen making it appear to be rude but when confronted he said it was him and Hansen having a light hearted banter, tho I didnt really hear any banter from Hansen. Anyways, I could be wrong but as was stated in kzbin.info/www/bejne/enXVhoCMfpyih68 England are encouraged to be somewhat bullies on the pitch, not at all meant as a bad thing because New Zealand play calm and collected but in their own way as ruthless and South Africa play like bastards, like as Squidge mentions not a bully on a pitch but a herd of charging buffaloes. I get the feeling he might occasionally let them play a little too bullying. Having said that, can I just say Wibble that this is really interesting and I love your analysis on the final particularly the part you censored out. Believe me, when I saw it I just laughed as I know I would not have watched it again had it been South Africa on the receiving end. I am a sucker for losses where I will not rewatch a rugby match or any match if I know we lost it. Why? So I get you 100%. In the link Squidge goes through his analysis of how SA won the final and in another video how SA managed to win the world cup. Both really fascinating. It adds so much perspective. This is the RWC final analysis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onzRcp96lt56mrs The one above is of the entire world cup.

[@robsparrow]

An English fan Just made one of the greatest tributes to the Springbok WC win. You’re an absolute legend! We need more people like you On this planet. 👍🏻🇿🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@WibbleRugby]

Thank you very much mate. Credit where credit is due. Your boys deserved it :)

[@aloniumbonium]

33 minutes dedicated to talking about defence and 3 minutes talking about offence. Rassie would be proud🇿🇦

[@davidtwynham6161]

Especially the first pointer of the attack. The winning scrum😂😂😂

[@Hammersteyn]

Makes sense, South Africa only conceded 4 tries in the World Cup. 3 In the pool stages and one against Wales in the semi final.

[@interestedbystander196]

You didn't talk about SA's other secret weapon: their incredible lineout. I think they only lost one L/O during the tournament?

[@monuvention9022]

They do say: "Defenses win Superbowls" for a reason.

[@ChristopherHitchens3.14]

@@monuvention9022 Out of complete curiosity is this true and are you American? No disrespect intended!

[@filippoarvigo594]

You’d think after lockdown one would be tired of online lectures but this was amazing!!

[@sixolisembongisa8323]

I’m a South African and springboks fan. I approve this video. Quality and dissection is on point

[@monuvention9022]

@Jacques Malan Regrettably, South Africa are not alone. It's called 'material currency'.

[@greglavagna5546]

South African here, fucken loved this deep dive👏🏻 I know they take a while to do, but please make more. Very interested to see how the coaching set up evolves their play as the rest of the world works out their tricks🇿🇦

[@WibbleRugby]

Cheers bro, I will do one of these every now and then. Will probably return to some shorter 10 minute stuff every now and then. Making this was emotionally taxing.

[@LB_die_Kaapie]

@Rugby first, English second. Which team doesnt do it? We were just more effective :) Also if you're watching super rugby atm it's being reffed out the game anyways so wont be seeing much of it in the future..

[@louwrensoconnell]

23:24 "L'Oreal ad" had me in stiches. Great video. I can't even imagine how much work has gone into this. Thank you.

[@WibbleRugby]

Pleasure bro :)

[@guppers2562]

That was brilliant, most in depth analysis into a fantastic game plan I’ve ever seen!

[@WibbleRugby]

Cheers Gupper :) High praise indeed!

[@monuvention9022]

@@WibbleRugby Credit to you, for being brave enough to resist the temptation - and fit-in with 'popular convention' and go for a 30+ minute video, to the benefit of explaining clearly and creatively.

[@ChristopherHitchens3.14]

Most definitely! One can't do it better, other than having inside knowledge of the team operation itself!

[@piland0]

as south african I've watched hundreds of these kinds of videos ranging from okay to terrible. but this one is out of this world, u are a rugby genius. funny part- when the brain hurts image popped up I began to cry a little coz I knew the video was coming to its conclusion

[@teddyparker1888]

You’re analysis is second to none. This has made my Friday night. Amazing stuff from you my friend

[@WibbleRugby]

That is bloody high praise Zumba! Thank you mate :) Glad it made your evening, and hopefully with a beer.

[@schallabeer]

Well done on this analysis. Taking out the Kolbe step though😂

[@aronnegavazzoni4713]

Just watched the first 15 minutes of Japan South Africa in rwc19 after having seen your analysis twice. There you can find everything you explained: -faf doing whatever he wants and doing it good! - Japan trying to play every time outside SA 13 avoing the 10+12 of set pieces and the big men in phase place. -Am lifting the arm to call the stopped play. - SA defence 3-2/4-1. -SA trying to keep the ball in on every scrum. -etzebeth taking the 9 out after he passed. Brilliant analysis. Can't wait for more videos.

[@youngglover1]

That was some of the best analysis I've seen. Everything you say is clear, in depth, and backed up with evidence. I really hope for more videos like this

[@WibbleRugby]

Thats the aim mate :) Glad you enjoyed it.

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Feel like a completely lost rugby fresher sitting in on a PhD class...and I LIKE it! Left arrow on my keyboard is working overtime right now.

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[@cobusbrits2]

It is actually better than Squidge, virtually no cussing and no Israel Falau bashing also. No hare-brained footage/comments either. Just good old-fashioned and logically explained footage. Must have been tough to analyze a team that has beaten yours so comprehensively and give credit where it is due but he has done admirably so. Would be looking for more from this guy.

[@monuvention9022]

@@cobusbrits2 Not "better", but complimentary to Squidge. There's only so much a TV analyst can say or do in 3-5 minutes. Squidge does a great job of showing how an overall result can be overviewed in a long-term series of videos that you'll benefit more from IF you're loyal to his videos AND you have an appetite for understanding how a sport can progress for the better, and gloss over the negatives. This analysis however goes further, and it requires the likes of you and me to appreciate experiences of other sports before the tactics and strategies can make sporting sense, as well as Rugby Union sense. If you can, then the purist point of view (there's only two types of rugby: good and bad) will help you understand why the "global game" really is that, and how entertainment can be viewed far more engaging than many old [so-and-sos] would have you believe - regardless of whether you play fantasy rugby or not!

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

HAHA, I made of point of not mentioning that name, but since you did... I enjoy Squidge and Wibble. I sense a partnership in the future - SQUIBBLE!!

[@cobusbrits2]

@@monuvention9022 I guess as a fast approaching old-timer, I like presentations clear and clean. Too many personal opinions detract rather than add. I can do with less entertainment and more substance. In that vein, I rate 'Two cents' as well although numbers only tells half the story. To each his own.

[@monuvention9022]

@@cobusbrits2 Please may I state that that by "old [so-and-sos]" I was referring NEITHER to you nor any given stereotype - other than a highly-unfortunate, mid-1990's quote from a former international Rugby Union captain. That said, I do like a little tension in the studio. Not too much, but a little!

[@davidtwynham6161]

I'd Swear blind this bloke is an agent! This analysis was really well constructed, unbiased and to be honest educational. This stuff is coach worthy bud. Hats off n slow clap.

[@monuvention9022]

They do say: "Class is permanent" for a reason too. You don't just need to be a life-time Rugby Union fan, but a life-time sports fan.

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[@conniecourchene6669]

You had me at Cinderella Man

[@daviddorfan9023]

Thank you so much for producing this. You have answered a lot of questions I had about the SA defence, in particular why the ref did not penalize RSA for slowing the ball down, what the English commentator was howling for. Sites like this are really important s they show the average fan just how structured and complex the game has become in the professional era. I could not help laughing at a typical RSA fan who "played a lot of rugby and thought I knew the game."

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Fantastic video. Well done on putting this together. You have provided a whole new insight for me into how rugby is played. This certainly must have taken a lot of effort and thank you very much indeed. Greetings from Bedford, UK.

[@IVY321]

This is quite possibly the greatest video on KZbin. Thank you sir.

[@WibbleRugby]

Haha, its not that good mate! But that sentiment means a hell of a lot. Thank you.

[@IVY321]

@@WibbleRugby I am a little biast due to the inevitable ending of course...

[@timandrews8362]

You are a machine! Another great analysis. Better than any opinion or analysis coming out of any TV network! Well done again.

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Tremendous analysis. I can't even imagine how long this must have taken. Subscribed.

[@bosoerjadi2838]

Such amazing level of effectiveness (by the Bokke) against any opposing team is nothing but entertainment. Especially when apparently achieving such level requires years of amazingly hard work, incredible skills, special intelligence, deep levels of teamwork and trust and utter dedication driven by perennial extreme passion for doing the job well. It is truly humbling to realise that despite having played as an amateur in my younger days and having followed (international) rugby closely for several decades I've still been clueless almost the entire time. Your videos confirm and immensely enhance what I instinctively always knew but could never actually understand why and how, that international rugby teams are performing at immortal levels. And why having a thriving professional home competition is essential to any nation for developing even a chance on ever competing in test rugby. This video shows how the Bokke's victorious campaign is so much more impressive and inspiring than it already is for just the obvious reasons. And how all their opponents have been doing so much more analysing and thwarting of their game than the results on the field and on the score board ever reflected. It raised my admiration for all of them. (But even more for the Bokke of course, haha) Thank you, baie lekker man!

[@deonbester1408]

Bo I think you may be a true believer!

[@bosoerjadi2838]

@@deonbester1408 Believing is all I am able to. My understanding of rugby is apparently only limited to getting yourself beyond the try-line by running (with the ball!) as fast as you can without getting taken down before you can pass or score.

[@francoiswilliams]

Lekker, dis die gees!!

[@henkstols9326]

Very in depth, will have to watch again for it to make perfect sense to me and absorb all info. Learnt lots here.

[@Raymondhughes025]

Your analysis is awesome.. Love the depth, the details and the way you tell the story. Looking forward to the next springboks analysis after we win the Lions Tour

[@Juust_Chad_AKA_Cereal_Killa]

The amount of research that must have gone into making this amazing breakdown, it must have taken months. Wonder if lockdown helped with the extra time

[@WibbleRugby]

Cheers mate. I'm lucky that I knew the dynamics in the video from study and watching their AI games, bar one very insightful one that Ben Smith from RugbyPass gave me. The problem was finding the footage! Which Squidge was able to assist with and therefore i'm indebted to both of them. It took 3 weeks in total to combine it all. (I have a full time job), so a lot of working around it. But the lack of a commute actually meant I could work for far longer! So hopefully, long may it continue.

[@waxmolf2674]

@@WibbleRugby good to hear that Squidge has been helping out! any plans for a collab?

[@pre-dawnraid9037]

@@waxmolf2674 - this is the collab.

[@ChristopherHitchens3.14]

@@WibbleRugby Both you and Squid are doing an excellent job! If I were a professional coach I would have watched both you and Squids' analysis for some external perspective! Excellent!

[@roblouw3038]

@@WibbleRugby thank you - it's an amazing effort on your part - Squidge also helps one to understand whats going on defensively and yours just creams it - also, SA dominated all the scrums bar one and just brutalized Englands front row especially with the "bomb" squad substitution around the 50 min mark - i think it is - but thank you once again - really appreciate it - regards....

[@mikezog1030]

Very well thought out and presented - fantastic video. Excellent analysis.

[@claytonsaville]

Wow this was so very amazing, thank you for making this video

[@user-sv3mi4oq5k]

This was fantastic! I only very recently started following rugby. I learned more in this video than in the last 6 months. Thank you!

[@PH1L1PM0RT0N]

Look at Faf De Klerk hiding behind the post at 32:12. He seemed to come out of nowhere to shut down Elliot Daly; very clever bit of defending.

[@HenryDube72]

Symbolic time stamp, they never saw us coming.

[@makeperceive]

Willie Le Roux's tackle after that moment was also good, low stop around the legs, swing around so that his body is blocking attackers, and keep holding on to slow it down

[@acadoe]

@@HenryDube72 hahaha quality comment

[@BallCarrier]

Absolute class video.

[@WibbleRugby]

High praise considering what you have released mate! Thank you!

[@kidmowgli]

Really enjoyed that analysis thanks for the work you put into it. Having also watched the Squidge Rugby review it was good to pick up even more detail and analysis here. My only criticism would be the sound mixing on the intro and interludes, so much louder than the rest of the content it nearly blew my ears off listening with earphones 😅

[@WibbleRugby]

How about the random "nooo" point? :P Appreciate it though bro. Gen. I need these feedback points for the next video. Will adjust it accordingly!

[@Justifi3r09]

Really excellent video, glad you came up in my feed! Props for putting aside the pain (mostly) for an excellent analysis

[@WibbleRugby]

I'm glad you acknowledged that. Many G&T's and Peronis's were consumed in the making of this video.

[@Justifi3r09]

@@WibbleRugby in fairness to England, I have watched that semi final, a number of times!

[@adriangoetsch5155]

A fantastic analysis. Really eye-opening. Thanks for a great video!

[@AndrewMckay]

subscribed , nice one mate. I watched your semi final analysis and thought that's brilliant but he is an England fan , he can't do a good bokke one, but that was top class , well done boet

[@achardy8]

Luv your work Wibble Rugby I'm stoked I found this channel, now let's track down your AB's v Eng game analysis. As an AB supporter, I was gutted about the loss but gained a lot of respect for England & some of the players like Maro, but after the defeat to SA it all went out the door...

[@russellcollins6718]

WOW!!! This is the real deal. Where the hell did you get that "Stormers" document from???

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Excellent focus on your analysis, thoroughly enjoyed, keep it coming! Subscribed and liked.

[@JahnBeukesMusic]

Wow. Impressed, by your analysis! Great job, mate!

[@lennarddutoit2322]

Why do I only see this now... As a Saffa living in the UK, I appreciate this video. Great analysis and very interesting to see all these plays disected like this. Definitely earned my sub :)

[@sisikelelwegcaleka7062]

Wow what a breakdown🔥🤞🏽🙏🏽😭we really appreciate the hard work that was put into this. Love from a S.A go Bokke!!!🔥🔥🙏🏽❤🔥🔥🙌🏽

[@Graham159871]

Great video, the depth is just amazing I could listen to you for hours. So proud of my boks for the win. From our darkest days to our greatest victory

[@WibbleRugby]

Your boys deserved it bro. Well done.

[@theoclarke5510]

Wow, just wow. What a phenomenal rugby brain you have there sir... A new subscription coming your way!

[@pre-dawnraid9037]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! Will definitely be watching your videos!!!!

[@volkerschwill2918]

Thanks a lot, this was absolutely brillant!

[@oliverdarcy738]

Love the video man so glad I found this

[@jeremychandler3569]

@Wibble Rugby. Excellent analysis. Love how you got that picture of the front page of Jacques' Coaching Manual from an old video interview. You must have trawled the internet for that one. Good job! :) Look forward to following your soon to be flourishing coaching career. Come coach a little in SA. This type of insight will be very welcome.

[@monuvention9022]

Or become the next New York Football Giants head coach!

[@ericsmith653]

What a video mate! I also think playing Japan as a warm up game was a tremendous boost for the Boks especially in the Quaters. Keep up the good work!

[@zacwaterman-thomas2174]

This is really great stuff. Thank you.

[@arielhugo7304]

Excellent! So many things have change since my playing days. The only recognizable stuff that remains is the shape of the ball, the 1 x referee and PASSION! Great win Bokke!

[@gulagulasusu]

Undoubtly one of the most important contribution in this century. Well done mate

[@The_Vuka_Experience]

great analysis. South Africa were brilliant, played every second of that game and did not drop a beat. I would have loved to see tha Kolbe side step though haha, but i understand it hurts. Great video brur!

[@adamgranger5725]

Superb analysis... well done. I have subscribed and keenly await more videos.

[@WibbleRugby]

Welcome aboard mate! Glad you liked it :)

[@adamgranger5725]

@@WibbleRugby Came back here after watching your Lions v Boks analysis... still solid after 1 year. As a Bok supporter I am 'desperate' for some international games - cannot wait. I will say this: The Lions will be ready.... Its going to be very close!

[@batdowg]

This detail combined with the bigger picture analysis from squidge should be mandatory watching for any coach. Well done mate, great work.

[@Skyscraper2015]

I have watched this video several times and I love it. I have watched several different analyses of the RWC and particularly the final and each has so much to say on the tactics. Thanks for not mentioning SA tactics before the RWC final. It might have spoiled the gameplan. 😜. Kidding, Erasmus did not hide what he was going to do. Excellent work Wibble excellent work.

[@maxchambers6693]

Loved the video. Your insight is somthing else. As much as it hurt to lose this game. Im glad we lost to the hardest workers and to the team who proberbly needed it more for their nation. Would love to see more videos. Maybe one on Where England rugby is heading in a similar aproach to your Ian Fosters All Blacks video. But your the expert so whatever you make we'll enjoy

[@justina7041]

Hey man, great analysis....that really was interesting. Well done

[@stefandebeer9375]

Great analysis! This might even rival @SquidgeRugby's analysis on the boks in the final and and the video on how they made a comeback after only 18 months! Well done!

[@hbeytollah]

Really well done and very impressive. Thank you.

[@ezrolly898]

Views and likes and comments are low atm but hang in there. You're something special. You had me hooked on the Eng beating All Blacks vid analysis.

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Thanks mate. :) its only the first day so I'm pretty happy with how it's gone! Not the quantity but the quality also. The comments have been fantastic. Can't ask for more than that.

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your channel is great btw never stop making videos i beg keep up the good work

[@chrisbotha6097]

Really good. Well done on this.

[@onlinebaas]

Great great breakdown. As a South African, I appreciate this in-depth look. Thank you.

[@ndumisomtshali383]

And here I was thinking rugby was boring. I appreciate the work you put into explaining all this to a non-rugby fan. Rugby has now gained one more fan.😁

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Your young Welsh counterpart also has really good technical analysis but you had a few new angles which I quite enjoyed. Job well done! Go Springboks!!

[@guppers2562]

Can’t wait 🙌🏻

[@markpodmore3070]

Good analysis and a wonderful watch.

[@lukealadeen7836]

Wow just wow. Thanks for this 🇿🇦🇬🇧

[@jessearries5113]

Brilliant analysis!

[@rashaadprice8133]

As a bok supporter ...the way you cut out Kolbe s try was awesomely funny...thanks for a wonderful presentation...I think you just dissected the boks game plan wonderfully for thee opposition

[@amorlouw7045]

Thanx for this great breakdown brother.. I'm proudly south african

[@tobokanisebele8919]

Essentially having your defense coach on the field is what differentiated the Boks... It will be interesting to see if he will be allowed on the field as the head coach because Rassie is still going to be in the coach's box during matches..

[@WibbleRugby]

I imagine tons of head coaches will now send their coaches in D and A on physiotherapy courses. The amount of help this provided was huge.

[@tobokanisebele8919]

@@WibbleRugby A physiotherapy degree is 4 years minimum so that's gonna be very difficult unfortunately 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WibbleRugby]

@@tobokanisebele8919 Maybe there's a 6 week community college option somewhere. 😆

[@timyoung170]

I mean, it's basically cheating, isn't it? Still, so it goes! Fantastic video, thanks for making it.

[@WibbleRugby]

@FOMO FUD Agreed. It wasn't cheating and was a great use of resources. What we're really mad about is none of us thinking of it.

[@Narapoia1]

Thanks for this video it really is excellent, and can totally understand why it would have been emotionally draining. As an SA fan I know I wouldn't have been able to watch the game enough times to pull in all this insight if the outcome has been different Shared and subscribed

[@iandexter2997]

Great video!

[@alexp3639]

Brilliant!

[@CLOVERLEEKRUGBY]

Superb video - Well done.

[@siyabongasiyo1270]

For a moment I was thinking that some nations might take this video and learn a thing or two about the Springboks tactics. But then again I relaxed knowing Rassie and his technical team, the most creative and street smart coaching team. Always full of tricks and creative.

[@keatoncollop6964]

When you think you're targeting De Klerk but he's actually targeting you

[@makeperceive]

Absolutely

[@jlm4455]

Excellent analysis with one criticism. Really enjoyed your breakdown of Boks defensively and in attack. Thorough & lucid. Only criticism and it is something many analysists fall into after games: missed chances. Yes, England missed some opportunities, however, so did the Boks. When analysists say this; they far too often create a perception only one team missed opportunities. That is rarely true. Overall great work please keep it up.

[@marcov3709]

I'm even more scared of the Springboks now... thanks & BTW this was THE MOST ENTERTAINING Finals ever..\O/

[@faampie]

Brilliant video.

[@martinkaufmann6576]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@njabulov.hadebe9102]

Wow this is amazing!!!

[@chrisellenfourie4173]

This channel must be taught at school as life skills. Well done.

[@cobus5841]

Job well done! Thank you for the breakdown. Pity about the "technical glitch" (33:15) on that memorable try but all rugby supporters can relate as we know too well that it causes physcial pain and severe emotional trauma to see the opposition break though your team's defence like that. Take nothing away from England. They gave it their all. Would love to see a Lion's tour or even a (much rarer) barbarians tour.

[@the1icedbun]

Fantastic video @wibblerugby - in this six nations Scotland transformed from being one of the worst defensive teams to the best, and nilling Italy. If you could make a shorter video on the changes Scotland made with their new defensive coach Steve Tandy resulting in this turn around it would be fascinating.

[@billycullen4603]

Brilliant Video

[@SpartanHighKing14]

*THE SA GOVERNMENT WANTS TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION*

[@lungambhele160]

Great vid...

[@KernowekTim]

An excellent review. The 2019 RWC Final was an excellent showcase of South African togetherness, and a magnificently constructed, and manufactured Springbok victory.... Sadly, there is no Full Match replay of the South Africa vs England match; which is, for me, quite bizarre really; the 2019 RWC Semi-Final is available to view in Full Match format, yet not the Final. Any opinions on that folks?

[@jonnoboy774]

@@johncleasby699 thank you very much

[@ezrolly898]

@@johncleasby699 is there a Japan vs South Africa game somewhere?

[@johncleasby699]

EZ Rolly Yes on KZbin!! Look on world rugby’s channel

[@rnburley]

and here I was thinking they just throw and kick the ball around and hope for the best..

[@ndumisomtshali383]

That has been my thought since day dot.🤣... Now its different, its freaken interesting.

[@ZambeziKid]

Excellent stuff. You clearly know the technical details very well. Maybe u can apply at the next Bok vacancy? haha

[@WibbleRugby]

Very kind to say mate :) Thank you.

[@ZambeziKid]

@@WibbleRugby Am sure it would be quite an education to watch a live game w someone that understands the game so well... shame that would be illegal. :) But I have a Q... honestly, what was ur prediction for the final? No cheating now!

[@WibbleRugby]

@@ZambeziKid With Marler starting and Farrell-Tuilagi-Slade, I thought we could have kept it tight and played the game SA wanted to play. With Ford we went for our attacking game plan. And thats alright! But i didn't think we could dominate the way we did against the Kiwis' if i'm honest. Hence if we'd started Marler, that would have gone a long way to evening the score. Long story short, was nervous with our starting line-up, worried when Sinckler went off, and would have been relatively 50/50 had Marler and Slade started.

[@ZambeziKid]

@@WibbleRugby I was worried after both semis. SA didnt play well vs Wales, and Eng were unbelievable vs NZ. I thought SA looked a little clueless vs Wales and I thought Eng would may be able to starve SA of the ball. But one thing that holds true of many SA sides in recent years, is that they are better without the ball, so I always felt it would be close. I have never felt concerned by SA playing Eng, but I was feeling nervous about this one. As u showed, SA defence did hold up very well, but I also thought the attack did really well too... smthg that hadn't been seen much vs Wales. Pollard came in to the game well. He mixed kicks, carries and passing very well, and the rest of the backs managed to make good yards when they got the ball. They did look like they would get points on the board.... and well, the scrums ... ultimately, I think that was the turner.

[@wayno5655]

terrific analysis

[@alexandregarcia9726]

Hi! Great work man! Not to say excellent! Just discovered your channel and instantly subscribed! Do you know if it is possible to get the pdf version of the defensive system of the Stormers for 2010?(the booklet you show in the video) That would make me very happy.

[@WibbleRugby]

Me too mate! Unfortunately I only have that image, if i had that playbook i'd be drooling.

[@siyabongantshekazi5470]

@@WibbleRugby I'm glad you dont have it LOL...

[@rich4436]

Great insights - fascinating to see how much planning goes into these games. Looking forward to more of your work! By the way, what's your background - are you a player or coach? How did you learn this stuff?

[@WibbleRugby]

Thanks for that mate! I'm a player myself, have dabbled in coaching before but still have a few years of Rugby left in me so focusing on that :) In regards to learning this, a combo of a very good coach when I was younger and self-learning. I always liked breaking down teams and ways that you could attack them more efficiently dependent on their make up etc. I hated going through the motions of copying the same old ideas and as such started thinking up of new ideas which eventually led to this! Nausing like hell on attack and watching a lot of Rugby helped! But eventually it all just kinda fitted together in my mind.

[@rich4436]

@@WibbleRugby Great stuff mate, I've subscribed and looking forward to seeing more!

[@francoiswilliams]

Great analysis...Vrystaaaat

[@madodaludidi3696]

That's a very good analysis. One of the reasons that England didn't expose the catch up defender in that final was pressure. The speed at which they were forced to play at, the near non - existent space with which to read the defense, coupled with the fact that it was a world cup final.... lethal

[@anthonymclaughlin9222]

Hyped for this!

[@nadiaswann9387]

I think what happens here are more talent and skill, evolving. Once you have that combination you may analyse the game plan being played. In the game you don't over think to the extent you are exhibiting. The game is set on tackles, yes. But not playing chess. Its reading the field, without thinking. Naas Botha did this. Cheslin doesn't think what his next move is. He has enough talent to just make it work. Just my opinion. In analysing a game, you will find patterns, without it being planned. From experience on the field there is no time to over think such tricks. Springboks are just brut force and talent. Pollard is also a very intelligent player. He knows where he is best on the field. Frans Steyn is the same. He didn't score points in the world cup, but created points knowing how to read the field. Ruan Pienaar is another example. You don't teach a old dog new tricks. Talent and skill makes the Boks the best.

[@deonbester1408]

Exacerly Nadia!

[@cobusbrits2]

You cant be serious Nadia. There is a thick Stormers playbook from way back when explaining the index. Why would there be a playbook if it is all about 'brute force and talent'? If it was all about brute force and talent then the Boks would have been great under Allistair but they were a disaster. Like Richie Mccaw said, 'its all about doing the small things right' which is what this whole video was about. Watch it again and see if you can recognize some of it in the next Bok test and you will see cumulitive effect of those small things have a big impact.