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[2016 Super Rugby] SA Transfers & General Discussion
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<blockquote data-quote="SomeOke" data-source="post: 779173" data-attributes="member: 59145"><p>My thoughts on conference 1.</p><p></p><p>Firstly the two conferences are:</p><p><strong>Conference 1 (Plays the Aussie Teams)</strong></p><p><strong></strong>Bulls</p><p>Stormers</p><p>Cheetahs</p><p>Sunwolves</p><p></p><p><strong>Conference 2 (Play's the Kiwi teams)</strong></p><p><strong></strong>Lions</p><p>Sharks</p><p>Kings</p><p>Jaguars</p><p></p><p>Firstly just looking straight at the conferences it's pretty clear that conference 1 has the advantage. Both because I would rather have the Sunwolves than the Jaguars in my conference (at least for now) and because this year we play the Aussie teams on our away leg rather than the Kiwi's. While a couple of the Aussie teams are up there with the best in the competition, their lack of depth means that there will usually be at least 2 relatively easy games in Australia if not 3. </p><p></p><p>I would also say the Bulls look to be the strongest team on paper, I thought they had the best youth in curry cup, with a strong all round back line with good players in nearly every position, as well as a great front row and good loosies. the only area where they look a little thin is at lock. They would be my picks for conference 1 leaders and probably my pick for SA's best shot at a ***le this year.</p><p></p><p>I was initially hopeful about the Stormers but unfortunately we still haven't managed to pick up a strong half-back pairing, and our best biggest asset last year (our centre pairing) has been disrupted with JdJ playing sevens and DdA out with a big injury. Our outside backs are alright but nothing special and need a bit of development. Our forward pack is still fairly strong (especially at lock) but we did loose some monsters from last year like Kitsof and Vermulen. We still have potential and if some of our young guys really put their hands up we could perform well. Most importantly we haven't really changed our coaching structure at all, and I while I will give Robbie Fleck the benefit of the doubt he was in charge of our backline when it was continually under-utilized and I don't really see this changing. Basically I'm hopeful but I don't think we'll be serious contenders, perhaps second in the conference due to it being relatively weak.</p><p></p><p>The other conference will be much tougher. I can see Jaguars, Lions or Sharks winning it and it won't be an easy battle for any of them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SomeOke, post: 779173, member: 59145"] My thoughts on conference 1. Firstly the two conferences are: [B]Conference 1 (Plays the Aussie Teams) [/B]Bulls Stormers Cheetahs Sunwolves [B]Conference 2 (Play's the Kiwi teams) [/B]Lions Sharks Kings Jaguars Firstly just looking straight at the conferences it's pretty clear that conference 1 has the advantage. Both because I would rather have the Sunwolves than the Jaguars in my conference (at least for now) and because this year we play the Aussie teams on our away leg rather than the Kiwi's. While a couple of the Aussie teams are up there with the best in the competition, their lack of depth means that there will usually be at least 2 relatively easy games in Australia if not 3. I would also say the Bulls look to be the strongest team on paper, I thought they had the best youth in curry cup, with a strong all round back line with good players in nearly every position, as well as a great front row and good loosies. the only area where they look a little thin is at lock. They would be my picks for conference 1 leaders and probably my pick for SA's best shot at a ***le this year. I was initially hopeful about the Stormers but unfortunately we still haven't managed to pick up a strong half-back pairing, and our best biggest asset last year (our centre pairing) has been disrupted with JdJ playing sevens and DdA out with a big injury. Our outside backs are alright but nothing special and need a bit of development. Our forward pack is still fairly strong (especially at lock) but we did loose some monsters from last year like Kitsof and Vermulen. We still have potential and if some of our young guys really put their hands up we could perform well. Most importantly we haven't really changed our coaching structure at all, and I while I will give Robbie Fleck the benefit of the doubt he was in charge of our backline when it was continually under-utilized and I don't really see this changing. Basically I'm hopeful but I don't think we'll be serious contenders, perhaps second in the conference due to it being relatively weak. The other conference will be much tougher. I can see Jaguars, Lions or Sharks winning it and it won't be an easy battle for any of them. [/QUOTE]
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