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<blockquote data-quote="Durbanite" data-source="post: 870924" data-attributes="member: 73156"><p>Coenie has been cleared, his ribs are fine. I'm very glad he will be with the squad still.</p><p></p><p>I still don't think you should be out injured for almost 2 seasons and then just walk into the bok setup. Jaintjies was absolutely bashed for ages and went the hard route to get to the national 10, and I believe he thoroughly deserves that jersey after proving to us again and again that he's not that snot nose kid who couldn't kick a ball to save his life.</p><p></p><p>Pollard played well for HM three years ago when the other 10s were injured and MS was unavailable for selection (admittedly his career prior to bok selection was by no means stale or unmoving). I understand he would've got a call up sooner or later, but it doesn't mean he should've leapfrogged due process in terms of proving himself to the fans, now all we have is ACs word that he is "fitter than ever" and bok training is 'more than match intensity". Please, sounds like spin at an ANC presser.</p><p></p><p>I'm not upset he got called up, just how it was done. In 2014 I was shocked at Pollard's running and passing skills, as well as his tactical mindset. He was a revelation for the boks in a time where MS was the only option, and had he not been injured I would've been equally upset had Jaintjies for instance, come into the squad ahead of him.</p><p></p><p>I know that he will prove me wrong, and I hope he does too, as long as AC keeps the boks a cohesive unit and Pollard understands where he fits in there should be little difference with either of them at 10. </p><p></p><p>Right now, selecting Curwin would've been a very risky decision, and playing Pollard kills two birds with one stone. We get cover at 10 and extra cover at centre, and we can find out if he's ready to be a bok again. It was the right decision for a coach, not so much fans imo. His selection was a luxury afforded by not locking in Bosch as a backup.</p><p></p><p>Last thought, Pollard suits running rugby, maybe not as much as Jaintjies but I'm keen to see what he can bring to the game now that he won't be restricted by HM. (Don't offload, don't snipe when you can kick, and other silly "rules" HM was notorious for etc.). That being said if he gets subbed in at flyhalf he better not play bulls rugby, I'm by no means ready to see this team revert to constantly kicking the ball away.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Durbanite, post: 870924, member: 73156"] Coenie has been cleared, his ribs are fine. I'm very glad he will be with the squad still. I still don't think you should be out injured for almost 2 seasons and then just walk into the bok setup. Jaintjies was absolutely bashed for ages and went the hard route to get to the national 10, and I believe he thoroughly deserves that jersey after proving to us again and again that he's not that snot nose kid who couldn't kick a ball to save his life. Pollard played well for HM three years ago when the other 10s were injured and MS was unavailable for selection (admittedly his career prior to bok selection was by no means stale or unmoving). I understand he would've got a call up sooner or later, but it doesn't mean he should've leapfrogged due process in terms of proving himself to the fans, now all we have is ACs word that he is "fitter than ever" and bok training is 'more than match intensity". Please, sounds like spin at an ANC presser. I'm not upset he got called up, just how it was done. In 2014 I was shocked at Pollard's running and passing skills, as well as his tactical mindset. He was a revelation for the boks in a time where MS was the only option, and had he not been injured I would've been equally upset had Jaintjies for instance, come into the squad ahead of him. I know that he will prove me wrong, and I hope he does too, as long as AC keeps the boks a cohesive unit and Pollard understands where he fits in there should be little difference with either of them at 10. Right now, selecting Curwin would've been a very risky decision, and playing Pollard kills two birds with one stone. We get cover at 10 and extra cover at centre, and we can find out if he's ready to be a bok again. It was the right decision for a coach, not so much fans imo. His selection was a luxury afforded by not locking in Bosch as a backup. Last thought, Pollard suits running rugby, maybe not as much as Jaintjies but I'm keen to see what he can bring to the game now that he won't be restricted by HM. (Don't offload, don't snipe when you can kick, and other silly "rules" HM was notorious for etc.). That being said if he gets subbed in at flyhalf he better not play bulls rugby, I'm by no means ready to see this team revert to constantly kicking the ball away. [/QUOTE]
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