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“We are the bomb squad and we knew we had to play a massive role dota
” If South Africa’s narrow win over England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final could be summed up in one sentence, then this proclamation from Vincent Koch after the game would probably be it dota
When Koch emerged from the replacements on 55 minutes to take the place of starting tighthead prop Frans Malherbe, Owen Farrell had just slotted a drop goal from downtown Paris to give England a 15-6 lead dota
Nine points may not seem a lot but, with the final quarter of the match beckoning and the rain and wind increasing at the Stade de France, it was a comparatively huge deficit dota
Throughout the first few minutes of the second half, the Springboks had more or less emptied their bench as Ox Nche, RG Snyman, Kwagga Smith, Deon Fourie, Faf de Klerk and Willie Le Roux all entered the fray to go alongside the controversial 30th-minute substitution of starting fly half Manie Libbok for Handre Pollard dota
With their World Cup title defence hanging by a thread, South Africa trusted their bench and got their reward dota
Koch and Nche splintered the previously effective English scrum, Snyman burrowed his way across the line for the game’s only try and Pollard nervelessly converted tricky kicks to complete the hardest-fought of turnarounds – 10 unanswered points, a 16-15 win and a date with the All Blacks in another World Cup final next Saturday dota
Of the various phrases rugby has adopted over the years to describe those players in the matchday squad but not in the starting line-up – from the traditional “replacements” and the dota football-ised “substitutes” through to the Eddie Jones-preferred ‘finishers’, the slightly patronising “impact players” and the frankly ludicrous “game-changers” adopted by Harlequins during the Paul Gustard era – none has captured the imagination quite like South Africa’s “bomb squad” dota
It doesn’t matter if you think it’s a slightly self-serving and faintly ridiculous term, the players fully buy into the ethos of what it stands for dota
The intensity and physicality that generation after generation of Springbok has prided themselves on is summed up by this two-word mantra dota
“Each person knows exactly his role in the team, whether you’re starting or in the bomb squad,” explained Koch dota
“When we created the bomb squad, we knew exactly what our job is dota
The starters start the whole process and it’s for us to come and finish it dota
“All the players on the bomb squad are very excited to make a massive difference in the game dota
”Vincent Koch celebrated RG Snyman’s try as the bomb squad thrived (AFP via Getty Images)And against England, when the chips were down, they realised they needed to step up more than ever dota
“The bomb squad always stands for energy,” added Koch dota
“We needed to create a nice vibe dota
Putting the replacements on a bit earlier helped the boys to start to bring that energy and lift up the spirit and bring a massive work-rate dota
”Where South Africa’s replacements thrived, perhaps England’s faltered just a touch dota
The English gameplan, devised by Steve Borthwick and perfectly executed by the players for the windy and rainy Parisian conditions, relied upon relentless kicking, winning the subsequent aerial battle, slowing the game down and dominating the set-piece dota
Maybe then, they could escape with a win against an objectively superior team dota
They kicked 93 per cent of possession away (the highest percentage of the tournament), had an average ruck speed of 6 dota
73s (the slowest of the tournament) and had zero linebreaks (the only team to do so in a game at this tournament) dota
They disrupted South African lineouts, turned over multiple mauls and Borthwick’s decision to play his two strongest scrummaging props – Dan Cole and Joe Marler – from the start earned them scrum parity and redemption from the disaster in that facet during the 2019 World Cup final dota
Ox Nche was immense from the bench against the Springboks (EPA)This is a Springboks side that pride themselves on their dominance up front, as shown by opting for a scrum after calling a mark in their own 22 during the quarter-final victory over France dota
Of course, they won a penalty from it dota
Yet England were holding their own during those engagements, even thriving, and most importantly winning on the scoreboard dota
But the innate problem with starting your best scrummagers came to fruition in the second half dota
Replacement props Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler are far more dynamic around the park and more destructive carriers than their veteran counterparts but, with England showing no desire to run any plays more than two metres either side of the previous breakdown, those skills were negated once they came on for Marler and Cole dota
Instead, their inferior scrummaging was brutally exposed by a fired-up Koch and Nche, who turned parity into Springbok dominance dota
They won two scrums against the head, including a vital one at 15-6 down on their own line, and engineered multiple penalties on their own feed, including the most vital of all – on halfway, with 77 minutes on the clock and England leading 15-13 dota
Pollard banged over the long kick and the rest was history dota
Handre Pollard broke English hearts with his late penalty (PA Wire)Nche was coy when asked in the mixed zone after the game what had made the difference at scrum-time in the final quarter and how he bested his opposite number, Sinckler dota
“That is the dark arts,” he smiled dota
“It is hard to explain to you dota
We had a plan for that dota
We knew what we were trying to achieve dota
“They have had a great scrum for the competition and a great hit dota
Our focus was surviving that and applying pressure dota
Our mentality for every scrum is to get a penalty if we can dota
If they do survive, we play out the back and get into our shape dota
”The “dark arts” ultimately won the day, South Africa survived a second straight one-point knockout match and must now plan how to overcome the All Blacks in a battle to be the first side to win four men’s Rugby World Cups dota
Luckily, they have a not-so-secret weapon dota
“We are the bomb squad dota
” More aboutSouth Africa rugbyEngland RugbyRugby World CupJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/4How South Africa’s not-so-secret weapon turned World Cup semi-finalHow South Africa’s not-so-secret weapon turned World Cup semi-finalVincent Koch celebrated RG Snyman’s try as the bomb squad thrived AFP via Getty ImagesHow South Africa’s not-so-secret weapon turned World Cup semi-finalOx Nche was immense from the bench against the Springboks EPAHow South Africa’s not-so-secret weapon turned World Cup semi-finalHandre Pollard broke English hearts with his late penalty PA WireHow South Africa’s not-so-secret weapon turned World Cup semi-finalSouth Africa’s replacements shone to overcome England Reuters✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today dota
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England players have only four more international games in which to impress Gareth Southgate before the manager names his squad for Euro 2024 dota
Southgate’s team qualified for the tournament, which will be hosted by Germany next summer, with a stylish 3-1 win over reigning champions Italy at Wembley Stadium, the venue for that agonising shootout defeat by the Azzurri in 2021 dota
Now England can look ahead to the Euros, with two final qualifiers against Group C minnows Malta and North Macedonia to come in November, before two friendlies at Wembley in the spring dota
Competition for places is fierce, made even more so by Uefa’s announcement that squads will return to containing 23 players, after 26 had been allowed for the Covid-affected Euro 2020 and at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar dota
Here is a closer look at who is heading to Germany and who might miss out dota
On the planeHarry KaneEngland’s captain remains their talisman on the pitch, both with his leadership and with his goals as he continues to add to his record tally dota
Kane has hit the ground running at Bayern Munich, and the 30-year-old has talked up the virtues of the Bundesliga’s winter break and playing one fewer domestic cup competition dota
Southgate will hope Kane is fit and fresh when the Euros come around dota
Jude BellinghamThe 20-year-old has quickly elevated himself to be one of England’s essential players dota
He is consistently producing outstanding performances both for his country and his new club, Real Madrid, racking up goals and assists after driving runs from midfield dota
Southgate likes Bellingham as a No 10 off Kane, and this could be the start of a fruitful partnership dota between England’s current captain and his likely successor dota
Jude Bellingham has become one of England’s key players (The FA via Getty Images)Declan RiceRice has made a good start to life at Arsenal, and his importance at international level has grown immeasurably over the past few years to the point where he is crucial to how England play dota
John StonesThe Manchester City defender has been a stalwart for Southgate over the years, integral to deep runs at the 2018 World Cup and the last Euros dota
Only Kane and Harry Maguire have won more than Stones’ 56 caps since the manager took charge in 2016, and the lack of centre-back alternatives only strengthens his position in the squad dota
Kyle WalkerExperience, recovery pace and ability to play on the right of a back three all make the Manchester City defender an essential part of Southgate’s plans dota
Jordan PickfordThe Everton goalkeeper has been England’s No 1 for a long time and that position looks safe, particularly given the challenge Aaron Ramsdale now faces to keep his Arsenal place against competition from new arrival David Raya dota
Bukayo SakaSaka is a popular and trusted member of the current group who is becoming a senior player, with 11 goals in 30 appearances, despite being only 22 dota
His versatility down both the left and right flank, and ability to play as an attacking wing-back, is handy for a manager who likes to chop and change systems dota
Bukayo Saka is a sure thing for England’s Euro 2024 squad (The FA via Getty Images)Phil FodenFoden is often still talked about in terms of potential, but he will be 24 when the Euros come around and is becoming increasingly essential to Pep Guardiola’s City team dota
His velcro control is unique in the England squad and Southgate’s only conundrum is how to fit his best attacking talents into the same team dota
Marcus RashfordThe Manchester United forward is the third highest goalscorer of the Southgate era, with 15, behind only Kane and Raheem Sterling dota
His pace and direct runs towards goal from the left wing complement Kane’s preference to drop deep and link play, and he can also offer an option as a No 9 should it be needed dota
Jack GrealishThe City winger took time earning Southgate’s trust but, at 28 and with a treble on his CV, is now a regular squad member dota
The only question is whether the manager sees him as an important part of the first XI or a game-changing finisher off the bench dota
Kieran TrippierOne of Southgate’s favourites, Trippier is a certainty to be part of the squad for his experience, versatility to play full-back on both sides and his set-piece delivery dota
He may find himself on the bench when England play a back four, but tends to start at wing-back when Walker joins the back three dota
Nearly thereHarry MaguireThe Manchester United defender is one of Southgate’s most trusted players and he was given another vote of confidence with a start against Italy in Euro 2024 qualifying dota
But a lack of playing time for his club will bring scepticism from fans and the media as the tournament nears dota
Aaron RamsdaleThe goalkeeper is battling for a starting place at Arsenal with David Raya, but Mikel Arteta’s messaging suggests that the Spaniard has arrived to share rather than steal the gloves, and so long as Ramsdale continues to play and play well, he will be on the plane dota
Luke ShawWhen fit, Shaw is the preferred left-back in this England team, bringing attacking threat on the overlap as well as long-standing relationships with both Maguire and Rashford at Manchester United dota
He has been out with a leg injury since mid-August and will need to reestablish himself amid competition from Ben Chilwell and Trippier dota
Luke Shaw is England’s first choice left-back (Tim Goode/PA) (PA Wire)Kalvin PhillipsLike Maguire at United, Phillips is a firm favourite with the manager but there is a growing issue around his lack of game time for Manchester City dota
Phillips has admitted he might need to make a decision over his future, but he remains a leading option in a shallow pool of central midfielders and now has plenty of major tournament experience dota
James MaddisonThe midfielder struggled with an injury at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which prevented him from making an appearance, but his early-season form for Tottenham has demanded a place in recent squads and Maddison is poised to travel as deputy to Bellingham in the No 10 role dota
Ben ChilwellThe Chelsea left-back didn’t play a single minute at the last Euros and watched on as Shaw (and occasionally Trippier) filled that spot dota
He has been sidelined with a hamstring injury this season but a fit and firing Chilwell should be on the plane dota
Jordan HendersonThe midfielder was booed by England fans in recent internationals at Wembley following his move to the Saudi Pro League, but that only seemed to strengthen Southgate’s loyalties to the player dota
The manager values Henderson’s professionalism, experience and leadership in a youthful squad dota
In contentionRaheem SterlingSouthgate has talked up Sterling’s chances of figuring in his plans to the media, but the Chelsea winger has not been involved in recent camps and faces a fight against Rashford and Grealish, among others, to figure on the left side of England’s attack dota
Sam JohnstoneThe Crystal Palace goalkeeper has overtaken Nick Pope in the running to be England’s third-choice goalkeeper and played well in a recent friendly with Australia dota
Lewis DunkBrighton’s captain had to wait five years for his second international cap but has done well with the opportunities presented to him in recent months dota
Dunk’s aerial dominance and ball-playing ability, honed at Brighton under Roberto De Zerbi, are valuable traits at centre-half, one of England’s most uncertain positions dota
Reece JamesThe full-back is one of the best in the world when fully fit but his lack of reliability is a concern, particularly with the smaller 23-player squad this time around dota
What’s more, James is fighting for a place against a competitive field of Walker, Trippier and Alexander-Arnold dota
Reece James and Ben Chilwell have suffered early season injui (Action Images via Reuters)Marc GuehiThe Palace defender is highly rated by the England coaching team and, at 23, could be a future cornerstone of the back line dota
Centre-back is a position that’s up for grabs at Euro 2024 and Guehi has a real chance dota
Conor GallagherGallagher has been bright and energetic in his cluster of England caps and is clearly valued by the manager, but other central midfielders are well-established internationals who will be tricky to usurp dota
Ollie WatkinsWatkins is in pole position to play the role of Kane’s deputy at the Euros, with a consistent stream of goals and assists since Unai Emery took over at Aston Villa…Callum Wilson…But Wilson is not far behind and when the Newcastle striker stays fit, the goals usually flow dota
Work to doMason MountLike Sterling, Mount has found himself pushed out of the England team by emerging talent and his own unconvincing form for new club Manchester United – although injuries have interrupted his season dota
Needs some goals and assists to earn a recall dota
Mason Mount is yet to hit his stride at Manchester United (Getty Images)Fikayo TomoriSouthgate criticised the Milan defender last year for making too many mistakes, but Tomori has shown good form in Serie A and earned an autumn recall to the England squad dota
James Ward-ProwseThe West Ham midfielder is in form for his club but out of favour for his country, having just missed out on the past two major tournaments and having been excluded from recent squads dota
There have been calls for him to usurp Henderson in midfield, but Southgate remains as yet unmoved dota
Nick PopeThe goalkeeper has lost his place as England’s third-choice keeper and needs a strong season for Newcastle to win back his spot dota
Jarrod BowenAnother West Ham player in form dota
Bowen has showed bright attacking intent in his five caps to date, but faces stiff competition in the winger roles dota
Ivan ToneyThe Brentford striker will return from a dota betting ban in January with five months to prove himself to Southgate dota
He will need to hit the ground running dota
Levi ColwillThe Chelsea defender has established himself in Mauricio Pochettino’s team and has the ability to play both centre-back and left-back dota
Aged 20, this tournament may come just too soon with more established players ahead in the pecking order dota
Outside dota betsCurtis JonesLiverpool’s 22-year-old midfielder had earned a regular place in Jurgen Klopp’s team earlier this season before injury struck dota
If he can impress regularly at Anfield, he will give Southgate something to consider dota
Curtis Jones has made a promising start to the season (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Wire)Ben WhiteThe Arsenal defender left the 2022 World Cup for personal reasons and has not returned to the England setup dota
It is unclear whether White would want to, but continues to perform to a high level for one of the best teams in the Premier League dota
Eberechi EzeThe Palace midfielder has a couple of international caps but will need a stellar season to break into the Euros squad dota
Morgan Gibbs-WhiteGibbs-White worked up through the England age groups but is still to be recognised at senior level dota
Played a big part in England’s success at the Under-21 Euros in the summer dota
Dominic Calvert-LewinOnce seen as the natural understudy to Harry Kane, Calvert-Lewin has struggled with form and primarily fitness and has fallen down the pecking order behind Watkins and Wilson dota
Ezri KonsaKonsa is a vital part of an improving Aston Villa team under Unai Emery, but is yet to earn a senior international call-up dota
Eddie NketiahEngland Under-21s’ record goalscorer has only made one senior appearance so far and he would need a special season for Arsenal to break into the Euro 2024 squad dota
Predicting England’s Euro 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Pickford, Ramsdale, Johnstone dota
Defenders: Walker, Alexander-Arnold, Trippier, Guehi, Stones, Dunk, Maguire, Shaw, Chilwell dota
Midfielders: Rice, Phillips, Henderson, Maddison, Bellingham dota
Forwards: Saka, Foden, Rashford, Grealish, Kane, Watkins dota
More aboutEuro 2024England dota Football TeamGareth SouthgateJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/7England’s Euro 2024 squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?England’s Euro 2024 squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?Jude Bellingham has become one of England’s key players The FA via Getty ImagesEngland’s Euro 2024 squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?Bukayo Saka is a sure thing for England’s Euro 2024 squad The FA via Getty ImagesEngland’s Euro 2024 squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?Luke Shaw is England’s first choice left-back (Tim Goode/PA)PA WireEngland’s Euro 2024 squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?Reece James and Ben Chilwell have suffered early season injui Action Images via ReutersEngland’s Euro 2024 squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?Mason Mount is yet to hit his stride at Manchester United Getty ImagesEngland’s Euro 2024 squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?Curtis Jones has made a promising start to the season (Martin Rickett/PA)PA WireEngland’s Euro 2024 squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, James Maddison and Jack GrealishGetty Images✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today dota
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