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Boks most dominant game in 2026

Started by Plum12 REPLIES89 VIEWS· 11 Sept 2026, 19:52
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Plum
PlumCaptain22,055 posts
11 Sept 2026, 19:52
#1
11 Sept 2026, 19:52#1

What has been the Boks most dominant game this year?

For me, I think it was the English game.

Weirdly, or not so weirdly, the back row was comprised of Cam, Jasper and Divvy.

Most of us thought that both Cam and Div had quiet games but I'm now starting to think that both of them actually just did a lot of good unseen work.

Outside of set piece, the Boks haven't felt uber dominant over the Kiwis in this series. The rucks have constantly felt like a gamble. And I'm starting to wonder if the Jasper is struggling to pick up PSDT's slack.

Pakie
PakieCaptain18,305 posts
11 Sept 2026, 20:55
#2
11 Sept 2026, 20:55#2

I didn't feel England was too far off the pace in that game. It was 31-21 with 10 to go before England were reduced to 13 with two yellows and the Boks scored 14 more in that period. England had manufactured at least 2-3 clear scoring chances during the game that they somehow managed to botch at the last second - remember Atkinson dropping the offload on the tryline or DDA somehow holding Marcus Smith short when he was all but over. I'd say a comfortable-ish win but not as dominant as it looked on the scoreboard.

My vote would probably be for AB test 2 or 3 - or the first 55 minutes of the first test, where I really thought we were going to blow the score out until we took the scrumming for penalties thing too far and let the ABs back in.

I thought we played a well balanced game in the 3rd test, but those soft Carter moments probably skew it a bit in our favour. Tough call. Maybe the second test that we won well despite Gardner being blind as a bat?

Deus Ex Lemur
Pro2,486 posts
Deus Ex Lemur11 Sept 2026, 19:58

I think the first half of the first All Black test. It's been a long, long time since I've seen the Boks dish out a panel beating like that. It was immense.

Plum
PlumCaptain22,055 posts
13 Sept 2026, 10:30
#3
13 Sept 2026, 10:30#3

I guess we are all changing our answers today 😄

KI
kingcornPro3,861 posts
13 Sept 2026, 10:48
#4
13 Sept 2026, 10:48#4

I have to agree the first test first half. Only for Williams and Sasha to stuff it up. We should have walked that game had it not been for those two.

BE
Beeno1Captain40,395 posts
14 Sept 2026, 12:39
#5
14 Sept 2026, 12:39#5

Poor Plumpster just can't help himself. Wiese having to pick up PSDT slack. Hahahahahaha man that is a pearler.
PSDT was all over the place working hard as he always does. However, I got the feeling Wiese played in bursts in the 4th test. He seemed to disappear where one did really notice him and then reappear with renewed vigour.
If you look online at what various You Tubers are saying about Bok rankings it's EVIDENT PSDT had a solid outing. If you factor in that he played all 80 minutes against the second best team in the world 4 weeks in a row his performance was remarkable. His power to bslarge over for his try was great and he put in a number of fine tackles.
No more anti PSDT propaganda please Plum it reflects badly on you. You appear have seen some light regarding Allende hopefully you will take off your shades when looking at the Great PSDT.
THANKS

Deus Ex Lemur
Pro2,486 posts
Deus Ex Lemur15 Sept 2026, 09:06

@Plum You hit the nail on the head Professor Plum.

MP
Pro5,209 posts
Mpower15 Sept 2026, 11:45

"In terms of tackling Wiese 17, Eben 15 the Duds 13 and 12 made the most tackles….but again Dud Toit missed 5 tackles topping the tackles missed stat for both teams"

Stef might not be at his best anymore, but he's still up there at the top with the others in bringing his contribution.

Cameron will definitely get his chance to shine, sooner than later. Right now, Rassie will not drop Stef before WC 27.

So rather stick to praise for Pieter-Steph instead of hammering on a couple of petty mistakes.

BE
Beeno1Captain40,395 posts
15 Sept 2026, 11:32
#6
15 Sept 2026, 11:32#6

Plumpster it was the very DUD Mozzietard that linked the term process tracker to Du Toit.
Now here you are echoing the ultimate DUD.
I fear Plumster is fading away. It reminds me of Starwars.

Plum
Captain22,055 posts
Plum15 Sept 2026, 10:40

You make me laugh Beeno!

sharkbok
sharkbokCaptain23,374 posts
15 Sept 2026, 11:37
#7
15 Sept 2026, 11:37#7

I would say the 4th test against the All Blacks was the most complete performance. The All Blacks also faced the 2nd-ranked test team. The Boks could have put more points on them in the first half. They went wide more often in the 2nd half, with more passing. Also, the Boks were unlucky on a few occasions and made errors on key attacking movements.

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