Rugby - Australia Vs South Africa

[Old Croc]

Wallabies thrash Springboks 49-0

The Wallabies have delivered their best performance since the 2003 World Cup semi-final, obliterating South Africa by a record 49-0 at Suncorp Stadium.

Australia scored six tries to nil as John Connolly's men handed the Springboks their worst ever defeat between the two sides.

It was only the second time in South Africa's proud 100-year rugby history that its Test side has been held scoreless and its second biggest loss. Centre Matt Giteau made hero's return to the Wallabies starting side with a two-try man-of-the-match performance in front of a crowd of 45,978.

Australia's biggest-ever win in 11 seasons of Tri-Nations contests was a perfect way to end its six-match losing streak in the tournament, dating back to 2004, and bounce back from last weekend's 32-12 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch.

[farangsay]

Can't believe I'm the first to respond on this.

This board must be full of them "soccer hooligans"

Congratulations to the Aussies !

I have fond memories of the 2003 world cup match Ireland vs Australia

Ireland had beaten Argentina (not without difficulty) , were through to the next round

and could well have fielded a "second fifteen" against the Aussies to avoid unfortunate

injuries.

I said , to an Aussie mate , they would field the best they had and give them a game.

They did , the Aussies won but we both agreed it was a great game.

Soccer is a game for gentlemen played by hooligans.

Rugby is a game for hooligans played by gentlemen.

[Donz]

Bring on the Poms

[Pink Mist]

Bring on the Poms

Why? they only had one player and we were badly coached,lets just pound the kiwis

[chuchok]

Bring on the Poms

Why? they only had one player and we were badly coached,lets just pound the kiwis

Like you did two weeks ago in the 32-12 lesson we gave your national team?

Edited July 16, 2006 by chuchok

[steveromagnino]

Why? they only had one player and we were badly coached,lets just pound the kiwis

You know that Rugby is not like golf; the aim is to get the most points, not the least?!

What kind of an edukachun system have they got for you lot over there; I know they aren't teaching you how to say fush or chups; don't they even teach you the rules of Rugby either?!

[sadman]

Well done the Aussies. There were some good things done there, notably by George Smith (as always), Stirling Mortlock, Matt Giteau and the ever-excellent Chris Latham. However, the Boks were shocking. Their missed tackle count was staggering, they turned over lots of ball and they didn't seem to have a Plan A, never mind a Plan B.

The Aussies are coming back, but I don't think John Connolly is the man to take them to another World Cup win.

However, as an Englishman I have to say that we are lagging so far behind (due to poor coaching) that it's becoming dispiriting.

[Nignoy]

Wallabies thrash Springboks 49-0

The Wallabies have delivered their best performance since the 2003 World Cup semi-final, obliterating South Africa by a record 49-0 at Suncorp Stadium.

Australia scored six tries to nil as John Connolly's men handed the Springboks their worst ever defeat between the two sides.

It was only the second time in South Africa's proud 100-year rugby history that its Test side has been held scoreless and its second biggest loss. Centre Matt Giteau made hero's return to the Wallabies starting side with a two-try man-of-the-match performance in front of a crowd of 45,978.

Australia's biggest-ever win in 11 seasons of Tri-Nations contests was a perfect way to end its six-match losing streak in the tournament, dating back to 2004, and bounce back from last weekend's 32-12 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch.

As much as I enjoyed the game, lets not kid ourselves, it was a win against a 3rd rate SA side, who were bulldozed by a fired up Wallaby team, the SA pack and Back row were not even there,I was thinking of asking if I could play as a guest prop for SA in the second half, me with my disability could have improved the SA front row performance, the proof of the pudding will be in the eating in 2 weeks time, hope the wallabies are back to their winning ways Nignoy

[les Dennis]

The trouble with the English rugby side is that our coach is insistant that the players wear their world cup medals at all times; which are very large and heavy resulting in the players being a little slower!

[Chantal]

Wallabies thrash Springboks 49-0

The Wallabies have delivered their best performance since the 2003 World Cup semi-final, obliterating South Africa by a record 49-0 at Suncorp Stadium.

Australia scored six tries to nil as John Connolly's men handed the Springboks their worst ever defeat between the two sides.

It was only the second time in South Africa's proud 100-year rugby history that its Test side has been held scoreless and its second biggest loss. Centre Matt Giteau made hero's return to the Wallabies starting side with a two-try man-of-the-match performance in front of a crowd of 45,978.

Australia's biggest-ever win in 11 seasons of Tri-Nations contests was a perfect way to end its six-match losing streak in the tournament, dating back to 2004, and bounce back from last weekend's 32-12 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch.

As much as I enjoyed the game, lets not kid ourselves, it was a win against a 3rd rate SA side, who were bulldozed by a fired up Wallaby team, the SA pack and Back row were not even there,I was thinking of asking if I could play as a guest prop for SA in the second half, me with my disability could have improved the SA front row performance, the proof of the pudding will be in the eating in 2 weeks time, hope the wallabies are back to their winning ways Nignoy

Yes, I hang my head in shame for my fellow Countrymen. Reckon I could do better as a guest prop myself as well! Well deserved Ozzies

[sadman]

I've propped against Os du Randt and I've got to say that he lives up to his name - the man is an ox. However, he isn't what he was. hang the boots up, bokke. You were brilliant but it's time to move on.

[Donz]

The trouble with the English rugby side is that our coach is insistant that the players wear their world cup medals at all times; which are very large and heavy resulting in the players being a little slower!

Is that the excuse you will use when we flog the asses off your country men

[chonabot]

Bring on the Poms

Why? they only had one player and we were badly coached,lets just pound the kiwis

Because we are the World Champs.

[Donz]

Bring on the Poms

Why? they only had one player and we were badly coached,lets just pound the kiwis

Because we are the World Champs.

Fluke world champs, only got a year left of saying that.

[chonabot]

Bring on the Poms

Why? they only had one player and we were badly coached,lets just pound the kiwis

Because we are the World Champs.

Fluke world champs, only got a year left of saying that.

Still World Champs though.....

[Chantal]

I've propped against Os du Randt and I've got to say that he lives up to his name - the man is an ox. However, he isn't what he was. hang the boots up, bokke. You were brilliant but it's time to move on.

Wow Sadman - propped against The Ox?!!! Huuuwweee! Agree that he should hang his boots - but having said that he still played a relatively good game yesterday against the Kiwis.

Hubby Kevan is looking forward to meeting you when you come to dive with us - he was the last person to interview Danie Craven alive for his book to The Offical Interpretation of Rugby Rules in S.A.

Otherwise well done Ozzies and Kiwis!!!