condominiums Rugby’s greatest rivals, the Springboks and the All Blacks are set for a titanic showdown in Bloemfontein.

At stake are vital IRB ratings points to see who deserves the number 1 spot in World rugby, as well as the small matter of Tri-nations points. Currently the IRB rankings are as follows: 1. All Blacks 90.95 2. South Africa 89.45

The Springboks are on a quest. They are the current World Champions and have just beaten the British and Irish Lions. There are no bigger prizes left to accomplish, but they are determined to reclaim their number 1 ranking and the Tri-nations from the All Blacks. Both sides have plenty to prove, and come into this fixture without having played their best rugby so far this season.

juegos sonic The All Blacks lacked a bit of mongrel in their pack against the Aussies last week, and would best be described as solid not spectacular.

They have a solid front row, but won’t demolish any scrums. Their lineout could be the weak point, with Brad Thorn not really a reliable source of ball, much will fall onto the shoulders of rookie Isaac Ross and Jerome Kaino. The Springboks are the premier lineout in World rugby, and poaching genius Victor Matfield will once again look to dominate this aspect of play.

In the loose forwards they present a strong ball carrying trio, but McCaw doesn’t seem to be that vital 1 step quicker than his opponents any more. Against Heinrich Brussouw he will have a tough battle trying to secure the All Blacks turnover possession.

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This will allow the loose trio a chance to get front foot ball and Pierre Spies and Juan Smith need to get over the advantage line to get the backs going. Against the British and Irish Lions, this didn’t happen and the Springboks couldn’t gain any real momentum.

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Mr Lapasset hits on a very strong point, none of the above sides have a realistic chance of medalling if the 15s game was the chosen sport and in many cases other team sports but Rugby Sevens. With only 14 minutes, 7 men and whole lot of running, passing, hitting and did I mention running, all of these nations have a chance of taking home a medal for their country You can be published without charge. You can to republish this article in your website or blog. Please provide links Active.