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[2013 TRC] South Africa vs. Argentina in Soweto (17/08/2013)
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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_stormer2010" data-source="post: 587573" data-attributes="member: 39190"><p>Difficult to read too much for SA in this game other than HM's game plan surely works on the Highveld and a focus on the break-downs is reaping rewards. What I would like to see looking forward is just development of the squad and game plan to get these guys playing together as much as possible. When I say 'these guys' though I am referring to the injured players as well who won't be injured forever. Some of those coming back from injury will lessen the dependence on overseas-based players many of whom aren't required any way (there are better options for SA in SA than Guthro Steenkamp for instance) but there are soft spots for SA:</p><p></p><p> 9, Ruan Pienaar, Jano Vermaak and Fourie du Preez all based overseas is a worry IMO. I don't mind going without Pienaar but I'd have loved if the other 2 could negotiate something to remain in SA. Hougaard and Van Zyl COULD do it but I have my doubts. Pretorius and Schreuder are better options than either looking ahead IMO. Morne Steyn can go play in France and won't be missed if only Johan Goosen can stay fit. Kirchner won't be missed while we aren't missing anyone in the centers. On the wing we'll have to look at options with Petersen and Habana based overseas. Basson just isn't test quality. Mapoe? One of the other centers or fullbacks? Pity Ludik is moving off but I don't blame him. Maybe Le Roux can move to wing if Taute could come good at 15; he has lots of potential in that position but time/injury is an issue. </p><p></p><p> In the forwards I don't think we have any problems. Louw being the only overseas based player we should look at (ignoring Brussow). Kruger is very replacable and so is Steenkamp and Ralepelle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_stormer2010, post: 587573, member: 39190"] Difficult to read too much for SA in this game other than HM's game plan surely works on the Highveld and a focus on the break-downs is reaping rewards. What I would like to see looking forward is just development of the squad and game plan to get these guys playing together as much as possible. When I say 'these guys' though I am referring to the injured players as well who won't be injured forever. Some of those coming back from injury will lessen the dependence on overseas-based players many of whom aren't required any way (there are better options for SA in SA than Guthro Steenkamp for instance) but there are soft spots for SA: 9, Ruan Pienaar, Jano Vermaak and Fourie du Preez all based overseas is a worry IMO. I don't mind going without Pienaar but I'd have loved if the other 2 could negotiate something to remain in SA. Hougaard and Van Zyl COULD do it but I have my doubts. Pretorius and Schreuder are better options than either looking ahead IMO. Morne Steyn can go play in France and won't be missed if only Johan Goosen can stay fit. Kirchner won't be missed while we aren't missing anyone in the centers. On the wing we'll have to look at options with Petersen and Habana based overseas. Basson just isn't test quality. Mapoe? One of the other centers or fullbacks? Pity Ludik is moving off but I don't blame him. Maybe Le Roux can move to wing if Taute could come good at 15; he has lots of potential in that position but time/injury is an issue. In the forwards I don't think we have any problems. Louw being the only overseas based player we should look at (ignoring Brussow). Kruger is very replacable and so is Steenkamp and Ralepelle. [/QUOTE]
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