Springbok Flyhalf

[Hughie]

Pretorious with Hougard as back-up

 

[steve_hind_]

got to pick steyn....that freakish boot. sure he drops the ball and chokes all the time, but jeez

 

[doc1224]

Butch James and Pretorius are our only 2 options.

 

[steaky]

Pretorius lights fires. SA need a player like him.

 

[mclaren]

I say start Butch at 10, with Pienaar as backup.

Pienaar would make a great 10. He can run, he can distribute, and he has the boot. Hell, you could have januarie on the bench to take the 9 in case butch goes down. Also, that would confuse the f*** out of any defense facing them. I think it would be cool to watch as well.

While I agree with BokMagic about James' boot, that doesn't mean that Pienaar/Steyn from 11/15 could kick for him in the box/pocket. Well, so long as Pienaar's box kicks were better than they were last night v. AUS.
[/b]

That is not right, R.Pienaar is a Scrum-half, and that is were he should play

 

[aussie_pride]

I like Andre Pretorious as a player and with Steyn being a terrific super-sub. Pienaar should definitely be first choice half back. His kicking game is probably the best out of all half-backs in world rugby.

 

[Mark B]

On this years form only Butch James can really be 1st choice. Andre Pretorius hardly had any game time in the past 3 years due to injuries and he will not be 100% in the World Cup -- they shouldn't have even considdered him. Back up could have been Peter Grant - as Liefling is 1 dimensional and the Tri-nations proved it this year. Francois Steyn is a better Wing / Fullback and whilst Pienaar might be a great 10 - he hasn't been tested their properly yet on that level.

If you go back to all the previous World Cup all the winning teams had a great 10 -- We might fall short this year.

Best 10 in this years world cup is def Carter --- so NZ must be favourites to win

 

[Bull]

B)--><div class='quotemain'> On this years form only Butch James can really be 1st choice. Andre Pretorius hardly had any game time in the past 3 years due to injuries and he will not be 100% in the World Cup -- they shouldn't have even considdered him. Back up could have been Peter Grant - as Liefling is 1 dimensional and the Tri-nations proved it this year. Francois Steyn is a better Wing / Fullback and whilst Pienaar might be a great 10 - he hasn't been tested their properly yet on that level.

If you go back to all the previous World Cup all the winning teams had a great 10 -- We might fall short this year.

Best 10 in this years world cup is def Carter --- so NZ must be favourites to win [/quote]



You can't win the WC relying on only on the Flyhalf. Peter Grant is pretty one dimensional aswell. Morne Steyn made him look average the past weekend.

 

[eljefe14]

pretorious is easily the bokke's best 10, experienced and cool under pressure unlike mr. james

 

[Bull]

pretorious is easily the bokke's best 10, experienced and cool under pressure unlike mr. james [/b]

I don't know man, Pretorius is definitly more creative but I get the impression that he is scared. Almost like Francois Pienaar when the going gets tough he wants off the field.

 

[Get Naked]

I rather like the sound of this 'Butch' James....