I thought the ref was quite on point to be fair. Certainly wasn’t something I thought effected the outcome of the game. You just hold your hands up and say SA were dominant. Particularly in the pack.They slowed the game right down and the ref allowed it
It was a major factor in the 1st game and they're not as fit as us.
Not an excuse but for sure they had the rub of the decisions in this game
We deserved to lose they completely dominated the second half but 3 dangerous play decisions went their way including where their yellow should have been a red.I thought the ref was quite on point to be fair. Certainly wasn’t something I thought effected the outcome of the game. You just hold your hands up and say SA were dominant. Particularly in the pack.
Both valid points. In real time I thought De Klerk's tackle was dangerous so I'm surprised it was quickly discounted.We deserved to lose they completely dominated the second half but 3 dangerous play decisions went their way including where their yellow should have been a red.
Why wasn't their scrum halfs no arms tackle called?
If the game is serious about protecting players they need to be called... more so at the highest level to set the standards
He has the edge on Gatland because whereas the coaches stay in the teams technical boxes in the stand, Erasmus, the effective real coach, is on the pitch with the water and instructions.And I agree with a few others.... it was a terrible game.
Would I have said that if we'd won? Probably.
Hope the decider is more expansive but I fully expect more of the same from the Boks. Forward domination slowing the game down and playing right on the edge.
Erasmus influence was huge. From the effect of his video rant through to his line out tactical change.
Gotta say he has the edge on Gatland
This week's lead up should be interesting.
The best coaches let the players call the shots, but I do wonder what information Erasmus is able to pass on during so called water breaks.He has the edge on Gatland because whereas the coaches stay in the teams technical boxes in the stand, Erasmus, the effective real coach, is on the pitch with the water and instructions.
This is is the dark side of this tour: coaches saying stuff that pressures and seems to influence the referees: Gatland did it before the first test and we got the rub of the TMO decisions. Erasmus did it this week and they then get favour. It’s not rightLions got lucky with the disallowed offside try last week, so swings and roundabouts really
Yes as I say here in NZ many people have seen this as very strange and surprised it’s allowed.He has the edge on Gatland because whereas the coaches stay in the teams technical boxes in the stand, Erasmus, the effective real coach, is on the pitch with the water and instructions.
They rarely get their hands on the ball.Lions backs haven't looked like scoring a try in the series and still don't.
Exactly. It's hard to do anything without the ball.They rarely get their hands on the ball.
so we need Finn Russell at standoffExactly. It's hard to do anything without the ball.
Perhaps but I can't see Gatland making massive changes next week, so don't expect Russell to be in the 23 at all.so we need Finn Russell at standoff