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<blockquote data-quote="ZeFrenchy" data-source="post: 386238" data-attributes="member: 47244"><p>I think leaving Smith out of the starting XV is out of question for the important games. Who plays 12 can depend on the rival, but I personally prefer SBW. He is as strong as Nonu and has a far better offload. Anything that can be lost tactically when playing SBW instead of Nonu can be offset by the tactical geniuses that DC and C. Smith are.</p><p></p><p>One extra word for Conrad Smith: he was by a mile the best center in the world in 2010 (considering the very average year BOD had) and is the last light of hope for those of us that believe that being >100 Kg and running the 100m in under 10.9 seconds can help, but is not the main thing for a center. The job of a 13 is to open up spaces for the wingers to score, and to not allow the opposing 13 to do so. In this, there is no-one better. It is really a pleasure to see him play, specially when compared to 13's that have never given a pass in their lives (Rougerie, Fourie and co.)</p><p></p><p>I think it is too late to think of Freuan for the WC. Ranger has been in the training squad for a while so even if he has not played much, perhaps he can make it. Only the coach can know how well he has adapted during those practice sessions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ZeFrenchy, post: 386238, member: 47244"] I think leaving Smith out of the starting XV is out of question for the important games. Who plays 12 can depend on the rival, but I personally prefer SBW. He is as strong as Nonu and has a far better offload. Anything that can be lost tactically when playing SBW instead of Nonu can be offset by the tactical geniuses that DC and C. Smith are. One extra word for Conrad Smith: he was by a mile the best center in the world in 2010 (considering the very average year BOD had) and is the last light of hope for those of us that believe that being >100 Kg and running the 100m in under 10.9 seconds can help, but is not the main thing for a center. The job of a 13 is to open up spaces for the wingers to score, and to not allow the opposing 13 to do so. In this, there is no-one better. It is really a pleasure to see him play, specially when compared to 13's that have never given a pass in their lives (Rougerie, Fourie and co.) I think it is too late to think of Freuan for the WC. Ranger has been in the training squad for a while so even if he has not played much, perhaps he can make it. Only the coach can know how well he has adapted during those practice sessions. [/QUOTE]
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