All Blacks 29 Springboks 32

12 Sep 2009

Keo.co.za brought you live commentary from the Tri-Nations Test in Hamilton.

80 mins: The All Blacks run the ball into the Boks’ half for an intense final minute. Carter attempts another cross kick but he kicks too far and the ball goes into touch. Springboks win and are the Tri-Nations champions!

78 mins: All Blacks try! Carter gives a cross kick out wide to the unmarked Richie McCaw, who touches down in the corner. Carter converts. 32-29 to the Springboks.

76 mins: The All Blacks run the ball from their half and puts a kick through. Jaque Fourie covers but out numbered by the All Blacks defence and they win a scrum after Habana knocks-on the ball.

75 mins: The All Blacks take a quick lineout, but the Boks steal possession and drive into the All Blacks 22m area. Morne Steyn stands in the slot, but the home side steal the ball at the breakdown.

70 mins: Boks chip the ball in space and exposes the All Blacks at the back. Mils Muliaina caught by Habana and Jaque Fourie and penalised for holding on. Morne Steyn slots the penalty. 32-22 to the Springboks

68 mins: Du Preez kicks another up and under and puts Sivivatu under pressure. The All Blacks’ clearance gets chraged down, but Springboks penalised for driving off their feet.

62 mins: Carter puts another chip through and Habana covers well, but the wing finds himself isolated and Botha penalised for side entry at the breakdown. Carter slots the penalty. 29-22 to the Springboks.

60 mins: All Blacks set up another attack and Carter breaks through with a man on his outside. A good cover tackle by Frans Steyn forces the pivot to pass the ball out. Boks take a quick lineout but make a hash of it. The All Blacks steal possession but lose the ball forward and the Springboks clear.

55 mins: All Blacks try! After a scrappy scrum, Du Preez penalised for holding on to the ball after good pressure by Read. All Blacks take a quick tap and catching the Springboks’ defence off guard. The ball is passed out wide and Sivivatu crashes over for his side’s first try. 29-19 to the Springboks.

51 mins: Springbok try! The All Blacks runs the ball through the hands from a 50m lineout, but Jean de Villiers intercepts the ball and gets a clear run to the try line. Morne Steyn slots the conversion. 29-12 to the Springboks.

49 mins: After a Frans Steyn clearance, Brad Thorne gains possession, but Smit crushes him with a big tackle and the All Blacks lock loses the ball forward.

46 mins: Boks play the knock-on advantage and Ndungane clears the ball into space behind the All Blacks line. Carter covers but loses the ball forward.

45 mins: Du Preez launches another up and under, but this time Sivivatu catches the ball cleanly. All Blacks work themselves well into the Boks’ half, but strong defence forces a knock-on.

43 mins: Morne Steyn puts the ball up high with a good up and under. Rokocoko drops the ball and the Springboks steal possession. Bismarck du Plessis drives up 5m from the All Blacks try line, but the referee sees an accidental obstruction. Carter clears from the scrum.

41 mins: Morne Steyn restarts and Andrew Hore gathers. Carter doesn’t clear but opts to chip the ball and Boks regain possession in All Blacks’ territory.

Half-time: All Blacks 12 Springboks 22

40 mins: The All Blacks’ forwards work themselves 5m from the try line. Carter chips the ball through, but covered by the Boks’ defence. The home side set up another attack and chip the ball through again, but Morne Steyn covers well and puts the ball out to end the first half.

38 mins: Boks penalised again after the referee judges Heinrich Brussow to be competing off his feet at the breakdown. Carter kicks for touch and puts the All Blacks in a promising position in the Boks’ 22m area.

34 mins: Pierre Spies clears the ball from the kickoff, but the Boks’ defence penalised for chasing from a offside poisiton. Carter converts his fourth penalty. 22-12 to the Springboks.

32 mins: Bryan Habana shoulder charged by a frustrated Kieran Read after the whistle and the No 8 is penalised in a kickable position. Morne Steyn slots the penalty. 22-9 to the Sprinboks

28 mins: All Blacks take a quick penalty tap and start a good build up into the Boks’ half, but good defence catches the home side holding on to the ball at the breakdown. Steyn clears back into All Blacks territory.

25 mins: All Blacks penalised for not rolling away at the half way line. Frans Steyns cues up another 50m penalty and converts. 19-9 to the Springboks.

22 mins: Carter kicks a high restart and Odwa Ndungane gathers. Boks’ forwards penalised for side entry. Carter slots a difficult penalty attempt from the left touchline. 16-9 to the Springboks

20 mins: Springbok try! Springboks put the All Blacks backs under pressure by kicking a high up and under. Rokocoko fails to gather the ball after good pressure by Du Preez. Bakkies Botha steals possession and sets up the breakdown 5m from the try line. Du Preez scores after sniping around the fringes. Morne Steyn converts. 16-6 to the Springboks

17 mins: Boks steal possession from the kickoff and hit right back through a Morne Steyn drop goal. 9-6 to the Springboks

14 mins: Smit’s foot slips, which is acknowledged by the referee, but he still awards the All Blacks a penalty in front of the posts. Carter converts it successfully. Score level at 6-6

12 mins: After a scrappy lineout in their 22m area, Fourie du Preez kicks a poor clearance that’s gathered by Joe Rokocoko. The wing sets up a quick counter attack, but the Boks manage to stand firm. All Blacks awarded a scrum at the 22m line.

8 mins: Strong Bok defence restricts the All Blacks to the 50m line. Stephen Donald put under heavy pressure from three Springbok defenders and penalised for holding on. Steyn steps up and converts his second long-range penalty. 6-3 to the Springboks

5 mins: Sitiveni Sivivatu penalised for offside at the breakdown. Frans Steyn nails a massive 60m penalty to level the score. Score stands at 3-3

4 mins: Boks build momentum and enter the All Blacks’ 22m area, but Morne Steyn penalised for holding on to the ball.

2 mins: Carter slots the penalty and kicks first points on the score board. 3-0 to the All Blacks

1 min: High kickoff from Dan Carter and Victor Matfield gathers. John Smit, who supported Matfield in the lift, judged to obstruct the All Blacks’ defence and penalised in a kickable position.

New Zealand – 15 Mils Muliaina, 14 Joe Rokocoko, 13 Ma’a Nonu, 12 Stephen Donald, 11 Sitiveni Sivivatu, 10 Dan Carter, 9 Jimmy Cowan, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Richie McCaw (c), 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Isaac Ross, 4 Brad Thorn, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Andrew Hore, 1 Tony Woodcock.
Subs: 16 Aled de Malmanche, 17 John Afoa, 18 Adam Thomson, 19 Rodney So’oialo, 20 Brendon Leonard, 21 Isaia Toeava 22 Cory Jane.

Springboks – 15 Frans Steyn, 14 Odwa Ndungane, 13 Jaque Fourie, 12 Jean de Villiers, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Pierre Spies, 7 Schalk Burger, 6 Heinrich Brüssow, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 John Smit (c), 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Beast Mtawarira.
Subs: 16 Chiliboy Ralepelle, 17 Jannie du Plessis, 18 Danie Rossouw, 19 Ricky Januarie, 20 Adi Jacobs, 21 Ruan Pienaar, 22 Ryan Kankowski.


621 Comments

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  • 1.mk: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:02 am

    Let the games begin

  • 2.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:03 am

    I cannot wait for this one. I do NOT want to see an ABs win.

  • 3.Transformation: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:07 am

    bokke to prevail!!! Go pdv!

  • 4.rich1: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:09 am

    I thought it was 0930 kickoff?

  • 5.Sonito: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:12 am

    #4 rich1:
    Yeah I think kickoff is 9:35

  • 6.rich1: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:13 am

    #5 Sonito:
    cheers for that. And thanks Keo for “accurate” headline above

  • 7.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:19 am

    #2 Big Hit: Hi BH [ 007 ]

    Saw in one of our newspapers this morning that BJ Botha has now intimated he wants to come back to SA….intime for 2011 Super 14 …to have a crack st WC 2011…….

    Happy to speak to any Super 14 franchise….

    Rassie…buy an option!!

  • 8.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:19 am

    st is at

  • 9.Fan of rugby: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:24 am

    The All Blacks may have decided on a strategy like take the Springboks on physically today – but be sure the Springboks will do some thinking of their own, before and during the game.
    Big games like today and eg the world cup require big match temperament and ability to think strategically on the day and to change the plan if required. I do not think the All Blacks have the strategic thinking ability on the field to be able to change their game should things not go their way. Brawn yes – brains no.

  • 10.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:25 am

    #7 grant10: interesting, he’s going to do a Carl Hayman then. He picked up a harsh yellow at the weekend but I reckon he’s still the best technical tighthead available to SA. Smit doesn’t sound at all like he’s ready to retire. Erasmus might well try to sign WP Nel after today if he handles himself in the scrums, apparently he’s from there.

  • 11.rich1: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:29 am

    #10 Big Hit:
    Have you seen much of BJ Botha playing this season? How do you rate him – is he doing well in UK?

  • 12.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:30 am

    #10 Big Hit: Cannot wait for all 3 games today BH ….

    Bloody nerves frazzled….keen to hear how weather is that side…..a Bok, WP and Sharks win will pose huge threats to my liver !!

    I look forward to seeing this WP Nel fellow….he will be tested against Wickus Blaauw….

  • 13.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:31 am

    For those bloggers who enjoy movies….i saw The Wrestler last nite….finally.

    What a performance by Mickey Rourke!!

  • 14.mk: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:32 am

    Bj can gladly go to the bulls.they wìll need him more

  • 15.BULLET: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:32 am

    Morning All,

    Here’s hoping for a great game.
    RICH1 – BJ is a strong scrummager and anchors his sides really well. He will never have the same impact that Smittie does in the loose, is not a better runner with the ball in hand, and does not get through the same amount of work that Smittie does. Then there is the leadership factor that Smittie brings to the table.

    Tight Head play is not just about the scrum, but to be fair, thats a large part.

    But he is a strong scrummager, probably the best technical TH from SA in the last 5 – 8 years. His stature makes it difficult to scrum against, and the man is very mentally tough.

  • 16.Esoteric: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:33 am

    Good evening everyone! Tonight promises to be an epic encounter.

  • 17.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:33 am

    #14 mk: Stormers….with open arms…please!!

  • 18.BULLET: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:34 am

    Good Morning Esoteric!

  • 19.rich1: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:34 am

    #15 BULLET:
    Have you watched him in recent games? I haven’t seen any NH games this season

  • 20.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:35 am

    #15 BULLET: good summation.

    Personally i feel the loosehead can be the flashy prop.

    The 3 has an absolute priority….scrum!

  • 21.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:35 am

    #11 rich1:he was pretty good last season in what was a poor Ulster team, he and the Ireland hooker Rory Best are a class above the rest of that side. But I get the impression the longer he stays there the more his game will depreciate, their standards aren’t as high as say a Munster or Leicester. Choice of club is often important I think, JDV should remain in good form with Munster but Frans Steyn might well drift with Racing.

  • 22.BULLET: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:36 am

    RICH1,

    Yip, I have. He is suited to the NH rugby, not as fast a game and typically forward dominated. He does well here, very well. Strong man, no doubt.

    He will always do well against an England, Scotland etc etc. I feel that he falls off the pace slightly when we take on the lies of Aus & NZ.

    Horses for courses in my opinion.

  • 23.Esoteric: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:37 am

    Howzit Bullet! (Are you James Dalton? :P ) Not sure what the weather in Hamilton is like but it is pretty damp here in Auckland!

  • 24.Esoteric: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:38 am

    Schalk is starting in place of Juan? Sjoe…

  • 25.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:39 am

    #24 Esoteric: WHAT????????????/

  • 26.iceman: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:40 am

    I just hope the Boks find their touches more often today enforcing as many lineouts as possible and they must use the rolling maul more. Those are their strong points and they must play to them.

    By controling the game and ensuring more than 50% possession will ensure that they have a much better chance of winning the game. It will also frustrate the All Blacks who will want to play a running game.

    Good luck Boks!

  • 27.Dwarslat: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:40 am

    #12 grant10: They say Oosthuizen is even better than WP Nel. I think Oosthuizen is on the bench today. Os has really changed the Cheetahs forwards for the better. Maybe the Boks need Os to sort out there scrum problems.

  • 28.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:41 am

    Is Juan out?? Tragedy if so!!

  • 29.BULLET: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:42 am

    GRANT10,

    I agree with you actually. I currently coach a pretty high level of rugby and am a forwards coach, and to be fair, I always look for a strong man who can anchor the scrum. That said, I mostly want someone who can hold their own. Very rare to get a TH who can dominate an opponent as the natural wheel of the scrum is against him. Its easier to be a dominant loose head for that reason.

    For the majority of the TH’s in the world, he needs to contain the loose head.

    Also important to realise that scrummaging is an 8 man effort. When the timing and synergy is there, it far outweighs any 1 individual from the opposing team.

    Furthermore, I believe that the referees at international level are struggling to read the scrums, all they can physically see at scrum time are the binds. When a scrum goes down, they are speculating 50% of the time who has collapsed it etc. Most scrums go down if there is too much of a gap before the engagement (an area that is policed by the ref’s in the first place)

    Finally, the team with the ascendancy at the hit, generally will have the go ahead in the scrums, why would they collapse in the first place. Watch how often they get blown up. Amazing.

  • 30.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:42 am

    #26 iceman: don’t think Owens will allow any mauling.

  • 31.Esoteric: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:42 am

    Yup – according to Sky sport, Juan is wearing the blazer and is sitting in the stands!

  • 32.BlueBlood: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:42 am

    This ref is a joke.

    #28 grant10: He’s injured son.

  • 33.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:42 am

    #27 Dwarslat: Yes….a scrum doctor absolutely required….

    I will watch that Cheetahs front row with interest today….glad to hear some 3 talent seems to be coming through.

  • 34.BULLET: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:43 am

    ESOTERIC,

    Not James Dalton :-)
    I can control by alcohol intake!-)
    Good luck today, may the best team win.

  • 35.Esoteric: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:44 am

    I have my bar fridge within arms reach and I think it’s time for another Peroni :)

  • 36.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:44 am

    #29 BULLET: Great stuff…thanks for that….

    What is your opinion on Smit at 3….?

  • 37.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:45 am

    remain calm Grant, Schalk always has his best games against NZ :)

  • 38.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:45 am

    #31 Esoteric: #32 BlueBlood: No !!!

    Terrible news…a massive blow….MASSIVE…

    Jeez , i am in a state of shock here….

  • 39.Esoteric: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:46 am

    #37 Big Hit: That’s right and I’m sure Schalk is keen as a bean to get stuck in there.

  • 40.rich1: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:46 am

    #21 Big Hit:
    #22 BULLET:
    Thanks for that. I think we should persist with Smit but need someone to come on in the last 20 when he tires, and I’m not convinced Jannie du Plessis is the answer there

  • 41.money_man: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:46 am

    Who is on the bench at flanker now?

    22man 85man rugby!

  • 42.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:47 am

    #37 Big Hit: Well he has huge boots to fill today…Juan such a banker at the tail of the lineout….Boks hill just became a lot more steeper…

    Hell i am shattered.

  • 43.money_man: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:48 am

    #40 rich1:

    Correction we need a Liebenberg or non-quota 2 to come onto the field from the bench with JDP…

    Bok’s have Ralepelle… AB’s De Malmanche… no contest!

  • 44.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:48 am

    #42 grant10: trust, he has the talent and desire.

  • 45.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:48 am

    I would have played D Rossouw at 7.

  • 46.rich1: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:48 am

    **** – that’s bad news about Juan. I don’t believe Schalk is fit enough to start a test at the moment. Who’s on the bench in his place? Kanko?

  • 47.Dwarslat: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:49 am

    Juan out??? – fnok, dit is nou ‘n gatslag.

  • 48.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:49 am

    #43 money_man: stop your constant racist garbage man….get behind the boks now…..

  • 49.Esoteric: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:50 am

    S. Donald: “Ma’a Nonu is probably the most dangerous ball carrier in world rugby”… (excuse the spelling mistake?)

  • 50.grant10: Reply to this comment
    12 Sep 2009, 08:50 am

    schalk…if ever the boks need you at your best it is today my man….no penalties …please!!

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