In the 4th game of Tri Nations series Australia will take on South Africa. To date each of the 3 teams in the competition has won a game against another Tri Nations foe, so tonight's game will be very important to the victor.
A psychological advantage cannot be underestimated in the game of rugby (yes, these men can think).
In the previous meeting between the Wallabies and the Springboks the 'Boks were victorious but it was close - 3 points (equal to one penalty goal or one field goal). The Wallabies are coming off the back of a vital win against the All Blacks and their confidence will be higher than apparent to date. They will also have a hometown advantage playing in Sydney at the Telstra Stadium. However, the Springboks are fearsome when they get going (they also have a reputation for dirty play ... grrr) so the Australians will not underestimate the challenge ahead of them tonight. The Wallabies will need to play in an attacking fashion whilst taking care to defend their line for all their might, as the Springboks like to open up the game and run with the ball at the line.
Our guys will have their work cut out for them.
A note to those who've not watched the Australians play against the Springboks before tonight - yes, they do wear the same colours, but in reverse. You'll see green, gold and white all over the field.
The yellow ones are the ones you're barracking for.
So, who to watch out for (that is, names to say loudly at various times during the game)?
For the Wallabies: Stirling Mortlock (wears 13 on his back and is bald - he's also the captain); Stephen Larkham (wears number 10 and straps his arms); Adam Ashley-Cooper (wears 11).
No-one is the Springboks is ever worth watching out for (they play dirty remember ... grrr).
Go the Wallabies!
A psychological advantage cannot be underestimated in the game of rugby (yes, these men can think).
In the previous meeting between the Wallabies and the Springboks the 'Boks were victorious but it was close - 3 points (equal to one penalty goal or one field goal). The Wallabies are coming off the back of a vital win against the All Blacks and their confidence will be higher than apparent to date. They will also have a hometown advantage playing in Sydney at the Telstra Stadium. However, the Springboks are fearsome when they get going (they also have a reputation for dirty play ... grrr) so the Australians will not underestimate the challenge ahead of them tonight. The Wallabies will need to play in an attacking fashion whilst taking care to defend their line for all their might, as the Springboks like to open up the game and run with the ball at the line.
Our guys will have their work cut out for them.
A note to those who've not watched the Australians play against the Springboks before tonight - yes, they do wear the same colours, but in reverse. You'll see green, gold and white all over the field.
The yellow ones are the ones you're barracking for.
So, who to watch out for (that is, names to say loudly at various times during the game)?
For the Wallabies: Stirling Mortlock (wears 13 on his back and is bald - he's also the captain); Stephen Larkham (wears number 10 and straps his arms); Adam Ashley-Cooper (wears 11).
No-one is the Springboks is ever worth watching out for (they play dirty remember ... grrr).
Go the Wallabies!
1 comment:
go the wallabys.. great blog, about time for a chic rugby opinion on things..now 2 things to decide..what to wear & which pub in Paddo to celebrate in after the game.?
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