So how did Ireland hold off the Boks? | Rugby World Cup 2023
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2023
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One of the most physical, brutal games seen anywhere, Ireland last week saw off reigning champions South Africa to good as guarantee Pool B and make a huge statement of intent ahead of the knockout stages. So, how did Ireland do it, and what must the Boks take from that?
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If France beat Italy and Uruguay beat New Zealand by 81 points then Ireland could meet Uruguay in the QFs. Then we'll see who's really ranked #1.
Seems plausible.
Already got a grand on Uruguay by 70
😂😂
World Rugby would never allow that to happen.
Nah it's already unfair. Imagine the uproar. Ireland have world cup wrapped up. It's over.
This game is a testament to the fact that you don't need a high scoring game to have an entertaining one.
Also that a bruising encounter does not have to have any dangerous play or yellow cards.
ian foster embarrassed himself with that comment, only two minutes more ball in play as well haha
@_dtvr485 he made some eejit of himself saying fans wanted a blow out instead of a war.
Couldn’t agree more I’m an American and used to be an American football fanatic they changed the defensive rules 15-20 years ago because fair weather fans love big scores can’t watch it any more half the games are ridiculous. Rugby better watch out on the head clash cards most of them are unintentional and are something that could be exploited.
@@duanealbers4985They changed to make it safer and it is 1000% more safer than it was in the 2000s much less the 80s.
The two ish hours this was on, the family whattsapp was silent... not even a message over half time... all welsh and Irish parts of the family glued to the TV and the spectacle. One of the best games of rugby we have seen for 20 ish plus years.
Yeah it was definitely one for sharing with the person next to you
Absolutely, my man! We had a whole viewing party. Now being South African, I think we lamented the spills and missed penalties a bit more than you guys did, but in the words of the great Jim Ross, Good God Almighty, what a slobberknocker!
It was tense, it was gruelling and it was thrilling. Every turnover was cheered as if we won the comp. Every one conceded was met with cries of disbelief (and "advice" on what the player should have done instead).
I get really pissed off when someone calls this kind of rugby "boring" only to find that those same people would happily watch Arsenal and Liverpool playing to a 0-0 draw.
Lastly, seeing the Irish clap the Boks off after what was nothing but a titanic struggle was a really classy thing to do and it shows that your boys have a lot of humility to go with their insane amount of talent.
If our boys can't win the competition, I'm really hoping your guys do*. Lord above knows that it is deserved. Well played and congratulations.
*Okay, I'm going to have to be honest. I love Fiji. Seeing them topple a few giants is always magnificent and I secretly think they are everyone's second favourite side
About as evenly matched as two teams could possibly be, never knew what was going to happen until the final whistle. Brilliant game, lots of respect to Ireland as a bok fan hope we meet in the final :)
Me too mate that was a great test match. They are the two form teams I would love to win it but be happy of we got to the final.
Probably one of the matches of the year so far. Alongside ireland vs France
Not me , it put me on the whiskey 😂
@@shanemolloy4731 haha i can't lie my fist was halfway through the table at then end of the game but once the adrenaline wore off it was actually a decent time
The final 4 minutes gave me a nosebleed, no lies, a fucking nosebleed. What a bruising encounter. Both Ireland and SA should have their knives well sharpened. The only reason SA didn't blow Tonga right out was not having the week off like we did.
Not only were Ireland amazing on the pitch but the fans post match singing Zombie by The Cranberries when it was played on the stadium loudspeakers was spine-tinglingly special
@@TheGeneral_LUFC yea... definitely a cringe thing to say.
@@putinsgaytwin4272To us it is aye but other people love it
Best game of rugby I’ve seen in the longest time. As a SA fan I didn’t mind them losing to such a solid Irish squad
Clicked on the notification faster than the Springboks recalled Handre Pollard
As a welsh fan ireland have nailed it smartest team in the tournament by far. Andy farrel what a coach!!!
So like a couple of days?
Pollard was poor against Tonga. At least he kicked the goals
@@queasybeetlewdym 😂
How was he poor
@@queasybeetleThought he was poor enough too, did a lot of up and unders, very little creativity or attacking threat. If you could combine Libbok and Pollard you would get a Dan Carter/Jonny Sexton.
I played my own rugby match that afternoon, and watching this game while curled up broken on the couch was the equivalent of when you’re horribly hungover and you smell alcohol in your vicinity 🤮 absolute torture but I loved every moment of it
😂 you are a legend, greetings from Ireland
100% with you on getting injuries from watching. I gained about 10 kilos leg muscle mass watching the scrums, and 2 broken collar bones from watching the collisions. Honestly, it's a shame this wasn't the final, because it's one of the best games on record.
S.A vs Tonga was more physically demanding of the Boks tbh.
Amazing work, Squidge. A true testament to your storytelling skills that you can make a video comprised of stills from a match feel as exciting and engaging as watching the live footage.
I got up very early to watch this game and I'm so glad I did. What a match!
I'll take this over a 20 minute video or series of tweets complaining about referees decisions every day of the week. This is why we love rugby, it's brutal by so so so technical when executed at this level. Thank you Ireland and SA for this game, utterly mind blowing.
Well we need people to be critical about decisions otherwise you end up with match fixing and corruption. Whether you enjoy it or not.
V true
@shintenkai1648
That's bollocks 🤣
Yeah TASanals shit, poorly interpreted super slowmo vids and SA Rugby Magazine having a 'rate the ref' feature after every SA match (with that coverage tripled when SA lose obviously) are the only thing between either one nations RU buying wins/bribing the HUGE number of people that would be required to execute and then keep such an endeavor quiet. Or perhaps a crime syndicate intimidating, threatening and also bribing huge numbers of people to further their own financial+business interests like the Mafia and Serie A in the early 2000's. Maybe Bill 'Bunga Bunga' Beaumont is the new Berlusconi😄
Oh, not forgetting the stooges and plants who train for years to become an international standard ref purely to fuck over the Boks for the lols. Apparently there's LOADS of them... Allegedly they all watched The Departed and thought 'this could definitely be applied to the world of rugby officiating' and it was agreed to solely go after SA from the inside until the end of time.
Jog the fuck on 😀
Hilariously the SA cunt squad of supporters STILL lost their shit after the Tonga game at the ref wanting to yellow card Etzebeth. He then changed his mind after interjections by the TMO and assistant ref. Which is precisely the kind of double checking of decisions and utilizing the TMO to ensure the correct decision is reached that they'd been demanding happen for years!! It all came together, with the ultimate decision after discussion beneficial/correct, but STILL they cry and moan!
I guess the bok fans might just be grouchy because in-between their salty tears and persistent bed wetting they haven't had a dry nights sleep for years🤷 All the chafing has made them a rather cranky, temperamental bunch of toddlers.
Sorry to hear about the ongoing issues with World Rugby and the replays Squide. They make people like me less inclined to watch the World Cup because of their decisions. Good job to you for creating a great video in the circumstances. Wishing you well for your further work.
I have been looking forward to this video all week.
The Irish played really well and credit to them. They capitalised on more opportunities than the Boks. All the shenanigans aside what a match!
Thanks for the vid Squidge
i have played rugby and watched it for 20 years and always thought i could read the game well, you sir blow me out of the water. great insight
Respect to the Irish ☘️🤝🇿🇦
Respect to Bokke
Yup full respect back, nothing in it.
It was a fluke lol
@@fu8713 stop whining bro , we lost fair and square
See yous in the final we go again 🇮🇪🤝🇿🇦
Somehow you have managed to get editing stills into a really compelling video. A real testiment to your skill that I could follow and undertand this analysis as well as I could.
Thank you for making the best of a crappy situation and continuing to entertain and enlighten all of us around the world.
We must be getting close to the last 100 variations on Sexton's name in Squidge videos. It will be the end of an era.
Looking forward to not having to listen to it tbh. I think its hilarious how he does his level best not to enjoy Irish rugby and instead resorts to insults throughout. Sad little life jane
@@rosscoghlan I'll never understand how you could watch that video and think that squidge isn't enjoying Irish rugby and just wants to insult them
NEVER! 😂😂😂😂
Honeypot Sexbadger has many many more variations to go.
And Squidge should be in the Guinness book of world records for all the creative spins he's put on Coddiewobble Troutpanther's name. ❤👌🤗
Ireland and France are the two teams to watch. Our kicker did let us down when it really mattered, but dang, give Ireland the credit they rightfully deserve. The All Blacks melted away against the 7 1 split, but the Irish took it on the chin and came out of it much stronger. This explains the Irish teaching NZ a rugby lesson in their own backyard 😊. Where NZ reverted to their by now familiar crying game, Ireland showed the 7/1 can be limited in its effectiveness. Another aspect that severely limited the 7/1 strategy is the fact that we could not back our forwards with a reliable flyhalf. Ireland took advantage of this weakness and that is what the game is all about. You dont take prisoners in an international on this level, or any level.
Great analysis, and funny too😅. As an Irish fan, i was dismayed by our loss of the first 4 lineouts. I thought at time, this spelled doom. But, the lads corrected, on the fly. That was deeply impressive. We won, but by the skin of our teeth. Huge respect to the Boks. Their line speed, defense and all around savvy were a reflection of the world champion team they are. Let's not kid ourselves, if Handre Pollard had been at 10 handling the kicking duties, the result would likely have been different. Comparable to IRL vs France in Dublin 2 years ago.
Not really, Ireland also didn't take all the 3 pointers and played to the Bok kicking inaccuracy. But the Boks also didn't go for the corner and drive from the lineout to score. Both teams held back tricks.
@@dougerrohmer Twaddle. He is talking about Pollards accuracy. Ireland were lucky Libbok had his dunce boots on.
@@ad2040 And I'm saying not really. Ireland didn't take 3 pointers when they could, and the Boks didn't kick to the corners with penalties and even took ridiculous 50 meter kicks.
Not only is the analysis seriously well thought out, but the constant nicknames for Johnny Sexturkey are amazing and always make me burst out laughing. Fair play Squidge!
Watched it from the stands in Paris, what a game of rugby. The most incredible atmosphere I’ve ever experienced in a stadium
Yes
I'm very new to rugby, I'm loving the World Cup and your videos, and, as a proud portuguese, I would like to enquire if it was possible for you to make a video to analyse Portugal's perfomance after the tournament is over? I would absolutly love another in depth look at our national team
You should be proud they play a lovely brand of rugby. I would love to see them get more tests in November and July.
Like Uruguay stole Squidge's heart last RWC, Portugal stole mine this time round. Loved their balsy never-say-die attitude against Fiji. My favourite moment of the tournament so far is the Portuguese hooker fielding the ball in back play and casually doing a kick to touch any fullback will be proud of. (I suspect only Siya Kolisi hoisting the cup again and taking his place among the greats will top that for me, here's hoping.) @fairplay3312, you should be very proud of your team indeed! Here's hoping Squidge heeds your request during the rugby-starved months that'll follow this World Cup.
@@Izingwe I think I speak for every portuguese when I say thank you for your kind words. We may not be the most skilled side of the World Cup, but we never lacked heart, and we didn't leave any match feeling like we only left half of us on the field. This team has taken over the hearts of many portuguese people that didn't follow rugby before, like myself, and I'm sure that the sport is just going to continue to grow in the coming years. Let's hope he does see my suggestion and makes the video. And by the way, about the Hooker kick, yes indeed, Mike Tadjer is a legend, and I'm very sad that Fiji was his last game, but at the same time, no better time to retire. I hope that our younger players continue to rise in the rugby scene, like Storti, Marta, Guedes, Martins and so on.
Squidge is the best. I’ve known this sport for 25 years, and he talks about the sport in ways I can’t even conceive, but makes me feel smarter and more able to enjoy this sport I love. Thank you
The boks disruption on the first Irish line out 5m from the line, I think they sent up two huge jumpers, really put doubt into Kellehers head, by the time they had lost 5 or 6, the Ireland team should have been in panic mode, but what bravery and resilience to grind out a win, the speed and ferocity of that boks defence was scary. I don't accept the 11 points claim, as one of the failed kicks ended in a try , so 3 lost but 5 gained, but a world class kicker like Pollard would have made it an even closer game.
What surprised me was that for such a low scoring, stop start game the it felt like time absolutely flew by.
just wanted to say, what a great job you're doing with the freeze frames to show the full move, its greatly appreciated! keep up the great work
Full credit to the way the Irish played, was such a fantastic game to watch. We'll have to become more clinical and try to beat them next time, but they took their chances and deservedly take the win for this one.
Best game I've watched in a long time. Good rugby and good reffing (for the most part)
the game misses Nigel. The reffing has been quite bad this tournament. Like yesterday head to head contact that possibly ends Mapimpis tournament and the ref says its not even a yellow card.
@@EvilEye1986 couldn’t agree more man. I thought okeefe did ok but that’s not saying much with the standard of reffing in this WC. That ref and TMO for Portugal and Australia had me sweating I was so mad 😂😂. Nonetheless I’m absolutely loving this World Cup so far
@@drphil6039 for sure. I feel like this is the first World Cup where the teams outside of the tier 1 teams seem like they can actually start to compete. I usually only watch SA matches during the WC but this year I’m finding myself watching so many other games hoping for an upset, and I have not been disappointed!
@@EvilEye1986 yeah man absolutely. I used to be the same with Ireland and the other tier 1 nations. I’m just worried an awful ref call is going to cost someone a fair chance at the World Cup in the knockouts. Will completely cause uproar. Us Irish fans are usually nice but sometimes we can be super toxic after bad reffing!!
@@drphil6039 yeah. Part of the game but hope it doesn’t happen. I’m genuinely shocked at the SA Ireland result. You guys didn’t beat us, we lost with our atrocious kicking.
That’s was brilliant! Thanks so much for the excellent content. It still worked well with the stills lol. The other side I was interested in was how Ireland won the breakdown area and defused the boks attack. Ireland are brilliant at the breakdown and in Defence also.
Ireland went off there feet and having hands anything not seen by referee in breakdown which is all black gameplay been working for years.
Been waiting for this, mostly for the Sexpuns but also the analysis
Game was a great watch, could feel my stomach trying to escape when Ireland were messing up all those lineouts.
Well done for making the format work in the circumstances
You’re the only UA-camr that I have to slow down the playback speed vs increase it! Great job.
[2:29]"It's bending the laws in a way that no referee will ever, ever pick up on and therefore it's legal, and it no doubt makes Rassie very jealous that he didn't do it first."
Brilliant quote. And like Oscar Wilde, I wish I'd said it.
So I will. Frequently.
😁😁😁
Hey! I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years and I have to say that they’ve totally changed the game for me. Although I’ve watched international rugby for over 20 years, I never grasped the actual strategy of the game until I started watching your stuff. I know you get some shit about being anti Irish team, which is nonsense, but as an Irish person I take great pride in watching all of your videos on Ireland and I find you to be the only commentator who really gives accurate and proper criticism, which makes watching my country play well even more exciting. So thanks! Keep up the great work!
That was an awesome cast… I was actually able to keep up with you ! Keep up the outstanding commentary.
Good stuff as usual. I've been checking every day waiting for this.
'for once world rugbys insitance I only use stills if not for copyright reasons but for... safety' had me rolling hahaha
I think World Rugby are banning footage to counteract the plethora of videos highlighting referee errors. At any point in the game there are maybe four or five infringements going on as teams push the limits and see what they can get away with... The ref sees what he (or she) sees, they blow what they blow, get over it (as the players have to).
The return of Am is also huge for the Springboks ahead of the finals, excited for the rest of the WC.
good vid - shared to our irish rugby group on FB
In fifteen years time, when Sexton finally retires, please please please have a compilation ready of all of the different names you have for him in your videos. Would be a wonderful tribute imho.
Well done - most I’ve enjoyed a Squidge video in in years - a vintage Squidge vid with great insight and analysis of the defensive structures/attacking shape. I actually found it easier to follow with stills… maybe can add more in your regular videos for more complex analysis
Amazingly insightful analysis Mr. Squidge! It's a pleasure to read your posts because they always deliver.
Love your channel. Great stuff..... I always share to other rugby fans. Keep it up.
🇮🇪 ❤ 🏴 great stuff, Squidge. Glad Wales are going well for you too!
This match was chess rugby at its finest. Glad we got the win but man, it was 50.50 to the very end.
I thought the still footage worked really well. I often miss so many details of your work because of the amount you cover and the depth of analysis, but i think this format really worked for me. I could keep up with at least 20% at least 10% of the time. Keep up the good work. How do we complain to RWC about the lack of highlights ect?
Excellent analysis, thanks so much
The creativity to make a video with pictures is unmatched...🔥
Lol someone has never heard of stop motion
Great Video! edited brilliantly
Simply, the best analysis I have ever seen! Thank you! From a Bok suppoter.
This was much easier to watch and understand with you using still images - I think it improved your video a lot and you should consider using stills in the future. In the past, it could sometimes be difficult to listen to you and watch at the same time. This was great.
As a SA supporter, I now understand Ireland and SA much better because of your fantastic analysis.
Dude, you know your rugby….I’ve learnt a lot watching your content. Thanks!
Love your content man! Keep up the great work. It was one hell of a game. I have never felt so on edge during a game. With our Lineout malfunctioning I really thought we were heading for a shocker, but then they didn't kick their points. The 2nd half was more chilled from my couch. I really do think the Scotland game could be a whopper. Should Andy rest Sexton? Probably, will he? Most likely not... NZ in the Quarters is a fear inducing thought. But.... We believe, and so does our team! If we can reach the Finals, it will lift our entire country beyond belief. Love, Say Less.
Squidge has such a perfect balance of producing absolutely world class analysis while also being infinitely hilarious! Another great video
Great video. Thanks for sharing. The stills don’t massively impact the overall quality.
Been waiting for this review all week! Great stuff as usual.
another brilliant video from squidge. as a young player it is helping me expand me rugby knowledge so thanks squidge 👍🏻
I can’t wait til Sexbot’s goodbye video from Squidge where he might finally call him by his name
One of the most amazing games of rugby I've ever seen
Thanks squidgy. Really like the stills photos. More please
You are simply the best. Make my day!! Thanks
Wow! Great work mate cheers
I was shitting myself at the end of that match
It was way too close for comfort but glad we came out on top
Fantastic as usual!
Nice job lad, well done!
Squidge, spot on again. And hilarious to boot.
Great video!! Could you make on the Oz vs Portugal game? I really have enjoyed watching Portugal this tournament. They have been a revelation for me.
Seconded. Been watching my adopted homeland for a year or so, and wasn't quite as surprised how good they are but they still stole my heart on Sunday (actually almost nearly stopped my heart as my watch was saying my HR was 152bpm at one point lol)
You’re such a bloody hero Squidge!
Well done mate great work.
Imma watch this on my tv well done squidge
Brillant video, thank you.
so excited for this
The boks updated their lineout also to close the gap, the ref team never caught it..
He did cop onto it after 20 mins ref’s will have to watch for that.
Whoo hoo.. was waiting for this 🎉
Squidgy that was great!
My Irish wife went to the game and was so exhausted by the experience she stayed off work on the Monday. Her boss (great guy who knew where she'd been) was totally cool with it. She too is now worried they've blown themselves out too early. 😋
Did you say Dewey Sexfrog? 😂😂😂 Very fun download. An absolutely fascinating match. Thanks for this. Your insight is appreciated and so very fun.
I think squidge and will owen now stand as the 2nd and 3rd choices for springbok kicker
First time watching your vid excellent job dude 👏
Fantastic game. Hope one of these teams lifts the WE cup. Any thoughts on the cramp pix though ? :)
The ref also spotted the gap in the line out was being closed.
This was a rare occurrence where perfectly equal teams battle out for 80 minutes and both teams only getting 1 try each shows this
Interesting vid, the podcast is excellent
I reckon this was one of the greatest games of rugby
Brilliant as usual- I believe South Africa haven’t revealed their intentions for the knock out games, has Ireland?
Brilliant analysis. Hope you can go back to video clips in the not too distant future.
Great video!
can you do a vid on the group positions as they currently stand , would love to get your insights regarding all the possible scenarios .
classic squidge, even the advert bit is grade A comedy writing (nodding man on horse gif)
Excellent Analysis, Again. I know RassieNaber were waiting for this before they start training for the quarters, they said so!
reminds me of Squidge's best comment ever, in my book... After RWC 2019, and following a comment that Erasmus "has an enormous penis" - " Rassie Erasmus arrived back in SA on Monday, but his penis was there before him on Sunday night", or words to that effect.
Does anyone know what the green stuff in the little bottle was thay the Irish team was drinking on field. Looked like Crampfix wich is illegal to give to players on field.
plus the lovely Dove scented grip spray they were spraying all over their bodies , which is also illegal.
Great video despite the crazy limitations of RWC. If anything, the use of stills forcing you to slow down made it easier to watch! As per other comments emphasises your ability to read and explain the game, despite the restrictions.
been waiting for this one
Bill Beaumont: Free Squidge videos and grow the game! (Amazing vid, despite the restrictions!)
Been waitong for your analysis 👌great shot as always
Great analysis
I like the way you speak. Your accent and voice makes it sound like you're about to say "pooky bear" any second
What I am most impressed by is that you went 15:02 without saying Jiggy Sexwing's name once
Can't wait for the rematch :D