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[2016 Rugby Championship] South Africa v Argentina (20/08/2016)
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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_stormer2010" data-source="post: 812419" data-attributes="member: 39190"><p>I expect we will see a bit more expansive play but I expect that in the form of counter-attacks/kick returns rather than during phase play mainly due to De Allende being there. </p><p></p><p>I too am sad not to have Janse van Rensburg there either at 12 or on the wing; De Allende can regain his form in SR rather than test rugby IMO and we'd then have the benefit of 'the Lions connection' from 8 to 13 though if fit I'd rather have Pollard at 10. Also, like you said, the RWC is not that far off and we won't be fielding a 36 year old Habana at 11 and need to find our replacements. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Goosen has been a key player for the Top14 champions and Euro Cup finalists and he was shifting between 15 and 13 recently. He doesn't seem to be made of glass anymore as it looks like his body has matured but he still has a decent amount of pace and a well rounded skillset. He should be a decent bit more ready and able to do duty for us than the two you mentioned.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_stormer2010, post: 812419, member: 39190"] I expect we will see a bit more expansive play but I expect that in the form of counter-attacks/kick returns rather than during phase play mainly due to De Allende being there. I too am sad not to have Janse van Rensburg there either at 12 or on the wing; De Allende can regain his form in SR rather than test rugby IMO and we'd then have the benefit of 'the Lions connection' from 8 to 13 though if fit I'd rather have Pollard at 10. Also, like you said, the RWC is not that far off and we won't be fielding a 36 year old Habana at 11 and need to find our replacements. Goosen has been a key player for the Top14 champions and Euro Cup finalists and he was shifting between 15 and 13 recently. He doesn't seem to be made of glass anymore as it looks like his body has matured but he still has a decent amount of pace and a well rounded skillset. He should be a decent bit more ready and able to do duty for us than the two you mentioned. [/QUOTE]
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