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Springboks v All Blacks – As it happened
The Springboks suffered their heaviest defeat in their history after the All Blacks thrashed them. Here's how the horror unfolded.
It was all All Blacks in Albany. Photo: Getty Images.
11.24
That’s full-time and it couldn’t have ended soon enough!
SPRINGBOKS 0 – ALL BLACK 55 (Try Codie Taylor)
Another attacking line-out and another try from a rolling maul. The Springboks have done nothing redeeming in this game.
11.21
Would an All Blacks coach keep his job if he lost a Test 50-0?
— Simon Borchardt (@SimonBorchardt) September 16, 2017
11.17
SPRINGBOKS 0 – ALL BLACKS 50 (Try Lima Sopoaga)
The rout is arguably complete. Raw power by replacement Anton Lienert-Brown, who trashes the tackling of Handre Pollard. This is just embarrassing. And now the Springboks’ heaviest defeat ever!
11.12
The All Blacks have made more tackles and run more metres despite having less of the ball
— Khanyiso Tshwaku (@kaymorizm) September 16, 2017
11.07
SPRINGBOKS 0 – ALL BLACKS 43 (Try Ofa Tu’ungafasi)
Brutal by the New Zealanders … and simple. Solid line-out, powerful drives and the try.
11.04
This is some excellent perspective…
Those calling Malcolm Marx one of the best hookers in the game can calm down. He can't be in that convo if his primary function is lacking.
— Squinting Quarantino (@whamzam17) September 16, 2017
10.58
Don’t get your hopes up…
Pollard on! Let's see what all the fuss was about.
— RhymesWithRuck (@jwcoetzee) September 16, 2017
10.51
SPRINGBOKS 0 – ALL BLACKS 36 (Try Nehe Milner-Skudder)
Damian McKenzie embarrasses the Springboks’ kicking game with a superb kick of his own to touch. The All Blacks patiently hammer away at the line before Beauden Barrett’s neat long pass to Milner-Skudder breaks the South African defence.
10.49
Scoreless for the first 10 minutes of the second half.
Can anyone tell me, what is Allister saving his bench for?
— RhymesWithRuck (@jwcoetzee) September 16, 2017
10.40
Our lineouts remind me of the water in the Western Cape. There's nothing there
— Not Peter de Villiers (@Coachdivvy) September 16, 2017
10.37
That streaker has a better step than the whole Bok backline. Don't arrest him, give him a green jersey.
— RhymesWithRuck (@jwcoetzee) September 16, 2017
And a streaker makes an appearance.. It's not shown on your TV screens and on the stadium screens
— Khanyiso Tshwaku (@kaymorizm) September 16, 2017
10.33
Marx has lost his lineout throwing. The depressing thing is that you can't sub him out because Bongi Mbonambi is your 2nd option thrower. pic.twitter.com/aeOxZMfaOL
— Sibusiso Mjikeliso (@Sbu_Mjikeliso) September 16, 2017
10.30
It’s the unfortunate truth….
Raymond Rhule on defence pic.twitter.com/RE3WvWarIU
— Sportbilly (@sportbillysays) September 16, 2017
10.28
When the opposition hookers attempt grubbers against your backline, there's a gross lack of respect for your defence. #NZvRSA
— Sibusiso Mjikeliso (@Sbu_Mjikeliso) September 16, 2017
10.28
Here’s the horror stat that says EVERYTHING:
The Springboks made 36 tackles in that half. They missed 19! Unacceptable.
10.24
I would say worst half of rugby for @Springboks under Tuti. But well…last year… #NZLvRSA #SSRugby
— Brenden Nel (@Brendennel) September 16, 2017
10.22
It’s half-time as the Springboks can’t even keep the ball after a promising 2 minutes of attack. That’s just basic. All Blacks 31-0 ahead.
10.19
SPRINGBOKS 0 – ALL BLACKS 31 (Try Brodie Retallick)
Rhule has had an absolute shocker on defence in this game. Rieko Ioane whistles past him from the kick-off and some beautiful interplay has the Springboks at sixes and sevens. This is terrifying to watch if you’re a South African but great as a neutral.
10.15
SPRINGBOKS 0 – ALL BLACKS 22 (Try Scott Barrett)
Ruan Dreyer concedes a penalty at a scrum. The All Blacks predictably hammer away at the Springboks before Beauden Barrett launches a cross kick. Francois Hougaard does well to get to the kick but he can’t secure the ball and there’s no cover to stop little brother Scott… The Boks are staring down the barrel.
10.11
Malcolm Marx is delivering a horror show in the line-outs. It’s his fourth miss on the throw and he seems to be rapidly losing confidence. That said, the communication is also shocking. Score still 17-0 to the All Blacks.
10.10
It remains a problem when it comes to the world champions….
It's taken Nigel Owens 30 minutes to punish the All Blacks' antics at the breakdown
— Khanyiso Tshwaku (@kaymorizm) September 16, 2017
10.09
Boks struggling with the pace of the game … Being rushed with ball in hand. Hence errors
— Front Row Grunt (@FrontRowGrunt) September 16, 2017
9.59
SPRINGBOKS 0 – ALL BLACKS 17 (Try Nehe Milner-Skudder)
The Springboks launch a promising attack but Jean-Luc du Preez passes straight into wing Nehe Milner-Skudder’s hands. Courtnall Skosan does well to track him but he finds Beauden Barrett, who foils the determined Skosan again with a brilliant back pass. Heartbreak for the Boks.
9.54
SPRINGBOKS 0 – ALL BLACKS 8 (Try Rieko Ioane)
Wow! The All Blacks show their magical powers. The Boks concede a penalty in midfield, All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith shows great vision to kick forward on his wrong foot and winger Rieko Ioane has a clear run-in. Magnificent!
9.50
SPRINGBOKS 0 – ALL BLACKS 3 (Penalty Beauden Barrett)
Poor mistake by Francois Hougaard as he kicks out on the full. The All Blacks attack from the line-out and Kriel goes off-side on defence. Beauden Barrett converts an easy penalty shot.
9.49
Lekker scrum by the Springboks!
Wow … thunderous Bok scrum, penalty!
— Rob Houwing (@RobHouwing) September 16, 2017
Beast showed Nepo Laulala some proper heat there…. #NZvSA
— Khanyiso Tshwaku (@kaymorizm) September 16, 2017
9.45
SPRINGBOKS 0 – ALL BLACKS 0
Raymond Rhule makes a brilliant tackle on opposite number Rieko Ioane and Malcolm Marx does well to scavenge at the breakdown and win the penalty. But Elton Jantjies kicks an iffy penalty goal against the post. The Boks need to take their points.
9.43
A decent kick by Francois Hougaard sees Damian McKenzie knock-on. The Springboks show good composure on the attack before Jesse Kriel throws a wild pass into touch. But it looks better.
9.39
Not a good start for the Springboks.
Squire straight through Rhule to start … and then a stuffed up lineout
— Front Row Grunt (@FrontRowGrunt) September 16, 2017
9.38
Wow,it's Game on folks,Haka was lit!!!
— Breyton Paulse (@BreytonPaulse) September 16, 2017
9.38
One fringe Springbok contender is optimistic…
What a day to Beat the All-Blacks!!! pic.twitter.com/yS7MX92Y5r
— Ruan Combrinck (@R_Combrinck15) September 16, 2017
9.35
It’s haka time! Always a thrilling spectacle!
9.31
Probably quite nervous actually….
The Springbok coaching team just walked up the stairs… They all had poker faces
— Khanyiso Tshwaku (@kaymorizm) September 16, 2017
9.31
South Africa are first to take to the field.#NZLvRSA pic.twitter.com/euujD5yweP
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 16, 2017
9.26
In case you missed it, just confirmation of the Springboks team. Remember, Ross Cronje withdrew late with a stomach bug.
Springboks: Andries Coetzee, Raymond Rhule, Jesse Kriel, Jan Serfontein, Courtnall Skosan, Elton Jantjies, Francois Hougaard, Uzair Cassiem, Jean-Luc du Preez, Siya Kolisi, Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth (c), Ruan Dreyer, Malcolm Marx, Beast Mtawarira. Bench: Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff, Trevor Nyakane, Lood de Jager, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Rudy Paige, Handre Pollard, Damian de Allende.
9.05
That said, the Springboks haven’t been good with kick-offs.
The #Springboks won the toss and will kick off this great contest at the QBE Stadium. #LoveRugby #NZLvRSA pic.twitter.com/EFeBUX8pan
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 16, 2017
8.42
Get the lowdown on tonight's #NZLvRSA Test from Justin Marshall. 🇳🇿🇿🇦🏉 pic.twitter.com/LmVOITMKGz
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 16, 2017
8.42
https://twitter.com/AnneleeM/status/908940012871225344
8.40
Just to get you in the mood, check out what two of our writers say about who’ll win this match.
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8.37
The North Harbour Stadium only has capacity for about 21 000 people. Some New Zealand journos have said that might suit the Springboks because it makes their surroundings less hostile….
It's pretty chilly here at the North Harbour Stadium in Albany but there's no sign of rain.. We're going to have good game here
— Khanyiso Tshwaku (@kaymorizm) September 16, 2017
8.35
Welcome to our live coverage of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks in Albany. There’s not much hope generally of a win for the Boks, but hopefully they can be really competitive throughout.
