Denyen Derbs
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Dear Rugby fraternity.
Has the obstruction law been changed?
I've seen in the Bok vs. Italy and Wales vs. Japan clear obstruction calls not given.
Has the obstruction law been changed?
I've seen in the Bok vs. Italy and Wales vs. Japan clear obstruction calls not given.
November 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Dear Rugby fraternity.
Has the obstruction law been changed?
I've seen in the Bok vs. Italy and Wales vs. Japan clear obstruction calls not given.
Has the obstruction law been changed?
I've seen in the Bok vs. Italy and Wales vs. Japan clear obstruction calls not given.
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New Zealand’s attack is so pedestrian for about 90% of the time until Beauden et al combine to do something magical. Not sure how much of that is good or bad coaching.
November 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
New Zealand’s attack is so pedestrian for about 90% of the time until Beauden et al combine to do something magical. Not sure how much of that is good or bad coaching.
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Did a thread on Italy vs Georgia from almost exactly a year ago
This bit feels apt.
This bit feels apt.
November 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Did a thread on Italy vs Georgia from almost exactly a year ago
This bit feels apt.
This bit feels apt.
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For me for all their achievements I've never quite seen this South African side as matching the NZ 2010s team that won back to back World Cups for sheer dominance. But for all that they don't necessarily look unbeatable the way that NZ team did, they're starting to inspire a similar level of dread
November 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
For me for all their achievements I've never quite seen this South African side as matching the NZ 2010s team that won back to back World Cups for sheer dominance. But for all that they don't necessarily look unbeatable the way that NZ team did, they're starting to inspire a similar level of dread
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Bok team next week v Ireland:
1. Venter
2. Marx
3. TdT
4. Etzebeth
5. 🔴
6. Kolisi
7. PSDT
8. Wiese
9. Reinach
10. SFM
11. Edwill
12. DDA
13. Kriel
14. Kolbe
15. Willemse
16. Grobbelaar
17. Steenekamp
18. Wilco
19. RG
20. Nortje
21. Williams
22. Libbok
23. Esterhuizen
1. Venter
2. Marx
3. TdT
4. Etzebeth
5. 🔴
6. Kolisi
7. PSDT
8. Wiese
9. Reinach
10. SFM
11. Edwill
12. DDA
13. Kriel
14. Kolbe
15. Willemse
16. Grobbelaar
17. Steenekamp
18. Wilco
19. RG
20. Nortje
21. Williams
22. Libbok
23. Esterhuizen
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Bok team next week v Ireland:
1. Venter
2. Marx
3. TdT
4. Etzebeth
5. 🔴
6. Kolisi
7. PSDT
8. Wiese
9. Reinach
10. SFM
11. Edwill
12. DDA
13. Kriel
14. Kolbe
15. Willemse
16. Grobbelaar
17. Steenekamp
18. Wilco
19. RG
20. Nortje
21. Williams
22. Libbok
23. Esterhuizen
1. Venter
2. Marx
3. TdT
4. Etzebeth
5. 🔴
6. Kolisi
7. PSDT
8. Wiese
9. Reinach
10. SFM
11. Edwill
12. DDA
13. Kriel
14. Kolbe
15. Willemse
16. Grobbelaar
17. Steenekamp
18. Wilco
19. RG
20. Nortje
21. Williams
22. Libbok
23. Esterhuizen
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Very happy for Johan Grobbelaar. Finally had a performance worthy of the Springbok jersey (some lineouts did go wonky though). Might be enough to fight off Marnus vd Merwe, Mbonambi and Dweba as one of the permanent Bok hookers.
November 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Very happy for Johan Grobbelaar. Finally had a performance worthy of the Springbok jersey (some lineouts did go wonky though). Might be enough to fight off Marnus vd Merwe, Mbonambi and Dweba as one of the permanent Bok hookers.
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110 minutes of South Africa playing with 14 men:
Total score: 51-17 to the Springboks.
Only one try conceded.
They have somehow also scored 7 tries with a one man disadvantage.
V Italy today they only missed 8 tackles.
An absolutely generational side, it’s a privilege to watch them.
Total score: 51-17 to the Springboks.
Only one try conceded.
They have somehow also scored 7 tries with a one man disadvantage.
V Italy today they only missed 8 tackles.
An absolutely generational side, it’s a privilege to watch them.
November 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
110 minutes of South Africa playing with 14 men:
Total score: 51-17 to the Springboks.
Only one try conceded.
They have somehow also scored 7 tries with a one man disadvantage.
V Italy today they only missed 8 tackles.
An absolutely generational side, it’s a privilege to watch them.
Total score: 51-17 to the Springboks.
Only one try conceded.
They have somehow also scored 7 tries with a one man disadvantage.
V Italy today they only missed 8 tackles.
An absolutely generational side, it’s a privilege to watch them.
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Scotland v Argentina is also an escalator match - who’s going to claim top of the 2nd tier table between those two? Who’s waiting for one of the top table teams (Ireland 👀) to drop down?
This is an escalator match for both sides - the winner could claim to be the heir to the Bok throne. The loser is fighting Ireland for that last spot in the top 5
Working on an All Blacks thing and I am very convinced England will beat them
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Scotland v Argentina is also an escalator match - who’s going to claim top of the 2nd tier table between those two? Who’s waiting for one of the top table teams (Ireland 👀) to drop down?
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Aha - i’ve worked it out
Both times the pass was supposed to go to Tomos Williams
Both times the pass was supposed to go to Tomos Williams
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Aha - i’ve worked it out
Both times the pass was supposed to go to Tomos Williams
Both times the pass was supposed to go to Tomos Williams
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Someone just made the point to me
The Arg interception try that was a carbon copy of the one from RWC 23
Almost none of the players from that QF were on the pitch on Sunday and all of the coaches have changed
So… basically… wtf
The Arg interception try that was a carbon copy of the one from RWC 23
Almost none of the players from that QF were on the pitch on Sunday and all of the coaches have changed
So… basically… wtf
November 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Someone just made the point to me
The Arg interception try that was a carbon copy of the one from RWC 23
Almost none of the players from that QF were on the pitch on Sunday and all of the coaches have changed
So… basically… wtf
The Arg interception try that was a carbon copy of the one from RWC 23
Almost none of the players from that QF were on the pitch on Sunday and all of the coaches have changed
So… basically… wtf
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If a certain Misters Squidge were to make a France v SA video using footage, I might have a Dropbox ready to accept it.
I’d pay, of course.
I’d pay, of course.
November 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
If a certain Misters Squidge were to make a France v SA video using footage, I might have a Dropbox ready to accept it.
I’d pay, of course.
I’d pay, of course.
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Well they’re not playing Costes at all because partly of Gourges.
They still have Barassi, Chocobares and probably Menoncello coming in. Ridiculous depth.
They still have Barassi, Chocobares and probably Menoncello coming in. Ridiculous depth.
November 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Well they’re not playing Costes at all because partly of Gourges.
They still have Barassi, Chocobares and probably Menoncello coming in. Ridiculous depth.
They still have Barassi, Chocobares and probably Menoncello coming in. Ridiculous depth.
@thalamsutu.bsky.social just seen a rumor that Costes is leaving Toulouse for Clermont.
If the rumor is true, then Toulouse's center options next season are limited. Until, a wunderkind is on the way or a certain UBB is on the way.
If the rumor is true, then Toulouse's center options next season are limited. Until, a wunderkind is on the way or a certain UBB is on the way.
November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
@thalamsutu.bsky.social just seen a rumor that Costes is leaving Toulouse for Clermont.
If the rumor is true, then Toulouse's center options next season are limited. Until, a wunderkind is on the way or a certain UBB is on the way.
If the rumor is true, then Toulouse's center options next season are limited. Until, a wunderkind is on the way or a certain UBB is on the way.
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France were top of the Six Nations for scrum completion and fewest scrums lost - showing the prioritised ball retention
But does their new selection at prop suggest they are now changing tactics and aiming to win penalties? 🤔
Both if these men should also add to France’s maul
But does their new selection at prop suggest they are now changing tactics and aiming to win penalties? 🤔
Both if these men should also add to France’s maul
November 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
France were top of the Six Nations for scrum completion and fewest scrums lost - showing the prioritised ball retention
But does their new selection at prop suggest they are now changing tactics and aiming to win penalties? 🤔
Both if these men should also add to France’s maul
But does their new selection at prop suggest they are now changing tactics and aiming to win penalties? 🤔
Both if these men should also add to France’s maul
Thinking about the Ireland vs. All Blacks game yesterday.
The new residency rules law change kept popping into my head.
If Alex Nankivell were eligible for Ireland, the Irish backline would look completely different.
The new residency rules law change kept popping into my head.
If Alex Nankivell were eligible for Ireland, the Irish backline would look completely different.
November 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thinking about the Ireland vs. All Blacks game yesterday.
The new residency rules law change kept popping into my head.
If Alex Nankivell were eligible for Ireland, the Irish backline would look completely different.
The new residency rules law change kept popping into my head.
If Alex Nankivell were eligible for Ireland, the Irish backline would look completely different.
@huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social, you have messed with my SFM enjoyment.
Everything he does something, I hear your voice say, "did he pass"
Everything he does something, I hear your voice say, "did he pass"
November 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
@huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social, you have messed with my SFM enjoyment.
Everything he does something, I hear your voice say, "did he pass"
Everything he does something, I hear your voice say, "did he pass"
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Andrew Goodman also spoke about this in the Aotearoa Rugby Pod. Ireland only scored one try in the Six Nations from broken play apparently. Ireland have gone from tiki taka Barca rugby to “hit them on the break” Chelsea
Ireland’s next attacking frontier? The counterattack
Why becoming a better transition team is imperative this November.
Analysis ⬇️
www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...
Why becoming a better transition team is imperative this November.
Analysis ⬇️
www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...
Why perfecting the counterattack is central to Ireland’s World Cup evolution
Only time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need to
www.irishtimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Andrew Goodman also spoke about this in the Aotearoa Rugby Pod. Ireland only scored one try in the Six Nations from broken play apparently. Ireland have gone from tiki taka Barca rugby to “hit them on the break” Chelsea
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Supersport is making discinctions.
The Women's Boks are making an impact.
The Women's Boks are making an impact.
October 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Supersport is making discinctions.
The Women's Boks are making an impact.
The Women's Boks are making an impact.
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Springbok Team Reaction | The URC So Far
It's a slightly longer Rugby Update this week. Had to spend extra time roasting the Sharks. Also, there's a Bok team.
Pls watch, sub, share and watch a sunset some time
youtu.be/a3wO0pRmS8E
It's a slightly longer Rugby Update this week. Had to spend extra time roasting the Sharks. Also, there's a Bok team.
Pls watch, sub, share and watch a sunset some time
youtu.be/a3wO0pRmS8E
Springbok Team Reaction | The URC So Far
YouTube video by Riaan Louw
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Springbok Team Reaction | The URC So Far
It's a slightly longer Rugby Update this week. Had to spend extra time roasting the Sharks. Also, there's a Bok team.
Pls watch, sub, share and watch a sunset some time
youtu.be/a3wO0pRmS8E
It's a slightly longer Rugby Update this week. Had to spend extra time roasting the Sharks. Also, there's a Bok team.
Pls watch, sub, share and watch a sunset some time
youtu.be/a3wO0pRmS8E
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Avg points per game this weekend:
Prem = 63.4
URC = 53.7
Top14 = 51
(URC & Top14 have 2 games to go)
Prem = 63.4
URC = 53.7
Top14 = 51
(URC & Top14 have 2 games to go)
October 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Avg points per game this weekend:
Prem = 63.4
URC = 53.7
Top14 = 51
(URC & Top14 have 2 games to go)
Prem = 63.4
URC = 53.7
Top14 = 51
(URC & Top14 have 2 games to go)
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New Video! 🎥
Link ❤️
youtu.be/uKpIZ0WptX0?si…
EXCLUSIVE joint interview with both the captain and head coach of the Zimbabwe Sables 🇿🇼 deep diving how they qualified for the Rugby World Cup and chatting all things Rugby Africa!
Link ❤️
youtu.be/uKpIZ0WptX0?si…
EXCLUSIVE joint interview with both the captain and head coach of the Zimbabwe Sables 🇿🇼 deep diving how they qualified for the Rugby World Cup and chatting all things Rugby Africa!
Inside Zimbabwe’s Incredible Rugby Revival.
YouTube video by HG Rugby
https://youtu.be/uKpIZ0WptX0?si…
October 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
New Video! 🎥
Link ❤️
youtu.be/uKpIZ0WptX0?si…
EXCLUSIVE joint interview with both the captain and head coach of the Zimbabwe Sables 🇿🇼 deep diving how they qualified for the Rugby World Cup and chatting all things Rugby Africa!
Link ❤️
youtu.be/uKpIZ0WptX0?si…
EXCLUSIVE joint interview with both the captain and head coach of the Zimbabwe Sables 🇿🇼 deep diving how they qualified for the Rugby World Cup and chatting all things Rugby Africa!
@huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social is the Scarlets vs. Sharks a good game? Or an average game with good tries? Or bad?
October 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
@huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social is the Scarlets vs. Sharks a good game? Or an average game with good tries? Or bad?
@hugogordon.bsky.social @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social Do you know any good coaches? I here a coastal team might have a vacant position soon.
October 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
@hugogordon.bsky.social @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social Do you know any good coaches? I here a coastal team might have a vacant position soon.