The Game: SA vs ENG (RWC) in 1999
In this scenario we relive the record breaking game between South Africa and England in the 1999 Rugby World Cup. You know... the one where the golden boot of Jannie de Beer slotted 5 drop goals to take the Boks to a 44-21 win!
Teams: SA VS ENG
Date: 24 Oct 1999
Venue: Paris, France
Weather: Fine
Pitch Condition: Firm
Referee: Jim Fleming, Scotland
Game Plans & Tactics: South Africa
The plan today is simple. England have a massive pack and they are gonna give us a tough time on the deck - this I can gaurantee. Jannie has been training extensively on his drop goals and the idea today is to attack the English from the air with some drop goal attempts. This tactic works on two levels. One, if they go over it's easy points. And secondly it will keep the English pack moving backwards and hopefully tire or frustrate them.
Scenario Points: South Africa
The South African team will receive Scenario points as follows:
- Win - If your team wins the game they will be awarded 4 points
- Try Fest! - Score 4 or more tries and receive 1 extra point
- Draw - If your team draws the game they will be awarded 2 points
- Within 7 - Loose within 7 points of your opponent and receive 2 extra points
- Domination - Win the game by more 15 points and receive an extra 1 point
- Drop Goals - For each drop goal you score with Jannie de Beer (10) you will receive an extra 1 bonus points.
- World Record - Get 5 successfull drop goals during the game and get an extra 2 bonus points.
Game Plans & Tactics: England
Our strength today lies in our pack of forwards. If we can pound the Boks with good tight forward play we should tire them out enough to destroy them in the final quarter. The Boks are not looking up to their usual fitness levels, so the more defending the more fatigued they will get. Let's keep the ball in hand and keep it tight.
Scenario Points: England
The England team will receive Scenario points as follows:
- Win - If your team wins the game they will be awarded 4 points
- Try Fest! - Score 4 or more tries and receive 1 extra point
- Draw - If your team draws the game they will be awarded 2 points
- Within 7 - Loose within 7 points of your opponent and receive 2 extra points
- Domination - Win the game by more 15 points and receive an extra 1 point
- Forward Assault - For each try you score with a forward you will receive an extra 2 bonus points.
- World Record - Foil the Boks world record drop goal attempt and get an extra 2 bonus points.
Game Requirements
This scenario uses the Crash Tackle Test Match rules.
Winning
The team with the most number of Scenario points at the end of the game is the winner.