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  1. George Ford

    Etzebeth's hand injury

    Indeed, the Boks possess great depth at lock. Agreed - he may not be missed afterall simply because he inspired the next gen of locks to raise their game at least to his standard. But he is still revered as a formidable opponent by most teams I'm sure. Ruan Botha, Jason Jenkins & JD...
  2. George Ford

    Your 31 man Squad and Starting 15 for Your country in the Rugby World Cup 2019 guys part 2 :)

    Read as: FORWARDS (17) Props: (LHs) Kitshoff, Mtawarira, (THs) Oosthuizen, Louw, Nyakane, (Utility) Du Toit (6) - Malherbe? Hookers: Marx, Brits, Van der Merwe (3) - Mbonambi? Locks: (4s) Etzebeth, (5s) Snyman, De Jager (3) - Mostert? Flanks: (6s) Kolisi, Van Staden, (7s) Du Toit, Du Preez, (4)...
  3. George Ford

    [2018 November Tests] Scotland vs South Africa (17/11/18)

    The Boks have been misfiring like 60% of the time in their last few games (Eng & Fra). The ABs game I'd say they got it right for 65 minutes straight and in spite of the loss, I'd say they played their best rugby yet in that period. Now the goal should certainly be to emulate that type of...
  4. George Ford

    [2018 November Tests] France vs South Africa (10/11/18)

    This is actually France's 1st test since the ABs game, when they lost 49-14. I hope our Boks give them a hard hiding, with no remorse.
  5. George Ford

    [2018 November Tests] France vs South Africa (10/11/18)

    This fixture in France over the years always turns out low scoring, as opposed to when played in SA. It's a totally different feeling from last year's game though, with both teams now having new coaches. All the opposition the Boks has faced so far this year (Eng, Arg, Aus, NZ) have shown to...
  6. George Ford

    [2018 November Tests] France vs South Africa (10/11/18)

    While redemption is on the cards for this one, it's the right kind of reaction that is warranted. I believe team selection isn't actually of the quandary as a lot of these contentious decisions might not even come to the fore in the game. The response in the post-match presser (from Siya)...
  7. George Ford

    [2018 November Tests] England v South Africa (3/10/18)

    Apart from his decision-making, I thought our captain's general play was way off par compared to his lofty standards he usually performs at. And as a lot of the posters and columns already lamenting the error rate which kept coming to the fore at crucial stages. We need to learn to protect our...
  8. George Ford

    [2018 November Tests] England v South Africa (3/10/18)

    Yup, Rassie totally nailed the journalist there
  9. George Ford

    [2018 November Tests] England v South Africa (3/10/18)

    I thought Youngs was low-key England's saviour in this match. Those box-kicks did the home team helluva service. Also - did anyone notice Faf De Klerk in the stands? Thought he wasn't allowed to enter the stadium
  10. George Ford

    [2018 November Tests] England v South Africa (3/10/18)

    My exact thinking of Duane's role; with him and Whiteley there, it could only serve to free up some pressure from Kolisi and allow him to play his natural game. With regards to Mostert's standing in the lock pecking order, apart from PSdT, can we really say that RG & Lood's work-rate is as...
  11. George Ford

    [2018 November Tests] England v South Africa (3/10/18)

    No gamble at all. While he hasn't featured at flank yet on test level, Vermeulen certainly fits the mold, enough said. As for him pairing up with Whiteley in the loose - I don't see any short-comings there at all. Yes they both play 8, but are vastly different players in character & attributes...
  12. George Ford

    League of Nations

    Consider this November International Tests Tour of The Northern Hemisphere a use of a better name the Nations League. You can draw up your own table. Let the points system work like a World Cup where W=4, D=2, L=0 and BP=4 tries / losing margin < 7, except for the double ranking point system...
  13. George Ford

    Springbok Squad EOYT 2018

    Read this way FORWARDS (20) Looseheads - Steven Kitshoff, Thomas du Toit, Trevor Nyakane (3) Hookers - Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi, Schalk Brits (3) Tightheads - Frans Malherbe, Vincent Koch, Wilco Louw (3) Locks - Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert, RG Snyman, Lood De Jager, JD Schickerling (5)...
  14. George Ford

    2018 Currie Cup Final

    Western Province Team 15. Dillyn Leyds 14. Sergeal Petersen 13. Ruhan Nel 12. Damian Willemse 11. SP Marias 10. Joshua Stander 9. Jano Vermaak 8. Sikhumbuzo Notshe 7. Ernst van Rhyn 6. Kobus van Dyk 5. JD Schickerling 4. Chris van Zyl (captain) 3. Wilco Louw 2. Bongi Mbonambi 1...
  15. George Ford

    Springbok Squad EOYT 2018

    While all of the PSDT & JLDP discussion is a good selection poser to have, due to the Franco Mostert conundrum.. Why must the Springboks always have issues with players availability? As if we don't already create our own challenges internally (SA Rugby & Provincial Union cohesion, social...
  16. George Ford

    Springbok Squad EOYT 2018

    meanwhile this: https://rugby365.com/countries/south-africa/am-injury-opens-door-for-mapoe Mapoe's inclusion makes it 4 specialist centers in the squad - seems highly unlikely that Serf or Steyn will feature on this tour now.
  17. George Ford

    Springbok Squad EOYT 2018

    The story with Mostert: https://rugby365.com/countries/south-africa/the-franco-mostert-mystery-deepens
  18. George Ford

    Springbok Squad EOYT 2018

    The 20-man training group in Stellenbosch as per Supersport: Forwards (12): Schalk Brits (Hooker, Unattached, 11, 5 - 1t) Lood de Jager (Lock, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 36, 20 - 4t) Pieter-Steph du Toit (Flank / Lock, DHL Western Province, 42, 20 - 4t) Eben Etzebeth (Lock, DHL Western Province, 73...
  19. George Ford

    Springbok Squad EOYT 2018

    ^^^^ Basically this.
  20. George Ford

    Springbok Squad EOYT 2018

    With Willie's experience & creativity gone - the situation is seemingly fitting for guys like Pat Lambie, Frans Steyn & Johan Goosen to come into the fray - Steyn preferable for me. Lambie not so much - his skillset can be found in the other players in the squad and it could make him a redundant...
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