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<blockquote data-quote="George Ford" data-source="post: 870931" data-attributes="member: 74118"><p>If it was the same Duane as the HM era then he'd certainly be even 1st choice. In fact - HM did just that: He selected him the minute he was declared fit to play in 2012 after missing the England tour and 1st 2 games of RC against los Pumas. Forming, IMO, the most dominant Boks loose-trio combo with Alberts & Flo (going off topic now...) But right now, I choose Whiteley over Duane at 8, but that in itself is a different debate altogether. </p><p></p><p>I assume you only compare Pollard to the likes of a Vermeulen & Brussouw in that they are undeniable game-breakers in their positions WHEN AT THEIR PEAK. And that right there forms the crux of my opinion (on both). Pollard showed poor form for the Bulls at the beginning of the season. His kicking was off his own standard, he was less agile as he gained a lot of weight and his game management way off par.</p><p></p><p>I know the Boks setup is different (better) to the Bulls and I am actually happy he is getting another shot to prove himself in a different environment (if that were the issue), whilst at the same time Bosch should officially be appointed as 1st choice 10 at his union (if he hasn't already now that Lambie possibly on the way out) and then still perform consistently week-in and out.</p><p></p><p>With Jantjies looking settled at international level and Pollard as a backup (for now), there is room to allow for our up and coming flyhalves (Bosch, Willemse, Radebe) to be managed through the structures of their unions and in the same essence restore some credibility to our CC.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="George Ford, post: 870931, member: 74118"] If it was the same Duane as the HM era then he'd certainly be even 1st choice. In fact - HM did just that: He selected him the minute he was declared fit to play in 2012 after missing the England tour and 1st 2 games of RC against los Pumas. Forming, IMO, the most dominant Boks loose-trio combo with Alberts & Flo (going off topic now...) But right now, I choose Whiteley over Duane at 8, but that in itself is a different debate altogether. I assume you only compare Pollard to the likes of a Vermeulen & Brussouw in that they are undeniable game-breakers in their positions WHEN AT THEIR PEAK. And that right there forms the crux of my opinion (on both). Pollard showed poor form for the Bulls at the beginning of the season. His kicking was off his own standard, he was less agile as he gained a lot of weight and his game management way off par. I know the Boks setup is different (better) to the Bulls and I am actually happy he is getting another shot to prove himself in a different environment (if that were the issue), whilst at the same time Bosch should officially be appointed as 1st choice 10 at his union (if he hasn't already now that Lambie possibly on the way out) and then still perform consistently week-in and out. With Jantjies looking settled at international level and Pollard as a backup (for now), there is room to allow for our up and coming flyhalves (Bosch, Willemse, Radebe) to be managed through the structures of their unions and in the same essence restore some credibility to our CC. [/QUOTE]
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