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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 473428" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>I think it will be a close race between the Stormers and the Sharks for top spot in the South African conference. Assuming there aren't many injuries the tight-five should be pretty solid. I rate Brok Harris quite highly, Blaauw impressed me at times last season, and I understand Deon Carstens is signed this year too. Liebenburg is a good hooker, but I'm not a big fan of Dean Fourie - his lineout throwing can be a bit poor, and though he does look great at times running on the wing I would still rather see the likes of Habana, van der Heever or Aplon running with the ball out on the wing! I agree that Francois Louw is a massive loss. Not only was he a great player at this level, but because of the way he played (as a genuine fetcher) it brought the best out of Burger, as Burger was free to play a more wide ranging linking game (which I think is Burgers strength). When he is not playing alongside a genuine fetcher (which will likely be the case this season) Burger has to play a much tighter game, which I think lessens his effectiveness.</p><p></p><p>I actually think losing Januarie is a bit of a blessing, as it means Duvenhage will get to start every game at 9. The lack of depth in the halves is certainly an issue, so they will be hoping that Duvenhage and Grant stay fit. The rest of the backline looks very dangerous - the question is going to be which of the outside backs out of Habana, van der Heever, Aplon, and Joe Pieterson misses out. </p><p></p><p>What would your starting 22 look like assuming everyone was fit?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 473428, member: 24910"] I think it will be a close race between the Stormers and the Sharks for top spot in the South African conference. Assuming there aren't many injuries the tight-five should be pretty solid. I rate Brok Harris quite highly, Blaauw impressed me at times last season, and I understand Deon Carstens is signed this year too. Liebenburg is a good hooker, but I'm not a big fan of Dean Fourie - his lineout throwing can be a bit poor, and though he does look great at times running on the wing I would still rather see the likes of Habana, van der Heever or Aplon running with the ball out on the wing! I agree that Francois Louw is a massive loss. Not only was he a great player at this level, but because of the way he played (as a genuine fetcher) it brought the best out of Burger, as Burger was free to play a more wide ranging linking game (which I think is Burgers strength). When he is not playing alongside a genuine fetcher (which will likely be the case this season) Burger has to play a much tighter game, which I think lessens his effectiveness. I actually think losing Januarie is a bit of a blessing, as it means Duvenhage will get to start every game at 9. The lack of depth in the halves is certainly an issue, so they will be hoping that Duvenhage and Grant stay fit. The rest of the backline looks very dangerous - the question is going to be which of the outside backs out of Habana, van der Heever, Aplon, and Joe Pieterson misses out. What would your starting 22 look like assuming everyone was fit? [/QUOTE]
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