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Didnt Maku start a number of games for the Lions (before he moved to the Bulls) Bright prospects move up in the ranks rather quickly, and Maku has been around for at least 3/4 seasons now?

Competitive for the wooden spoon yeah. While its clear that the Lions won that award, I do see a cluster of Oz Flags loitering at the bottom of the table.

It's all politics. They got in because Government wants to see transformation, but because they have only a year to develop, they need quality players now- to win the promotion/relegation match. Kings arent going to be like any other new team that has joined the Super Rugby gig (ie: lose but be...

I dont think either of them are the answer to be honest. I do think we are holding onto de Villiers because of his captaincy/experience rather than 100% on-field performance (Smit-syndrome? Although atleast there is a reason for it as experience is what is required right now). Which begs the...

I'm quietly confident that he will now that he has 6 nailed down in the bok team, can Stormers afford him after splashing out so much for the Lions players? I think he may just go to the bulls..

Interesting that you say du Preez is a has-been when you consider that he is less than a year older than Schalk. But in saying that, flank/8th-man doesnt require the same physicality that scrumhalf does so you're prob right - must just be my provincial rose tinted glasses.

Brussouw is injured again. He is quite injury prone which is not his fault, but it does detract selectors as it causes disruption.

I think I would have du Preez as captain before Schalk, I mean what shape is Schalks body in now, let alone 4 years time. Also, I wouldnt want to mess with that loose trio, its perfect. I would have Steyn at 12 and 13 to whoever wants it most (J Fourie, Taute, Mapoe)

HM rates size over finesse (?) ie a bigger player like Mapoe will always get in over a smaller guy like De Jong who has a very good step on him. He has shown this time and again via his selections Brussow, Daniels, Aplon etc etc. I dont necessarily have an issue with that, but it may come back...

Boks Rocked with bad news: Francios Steyn is out for the rest of the Season after it was revealed that he has number of loose bodies - pieces of bone that have broken off over time and move in and out of the joint. Frans has been replaced by Lionel Mapoe. Coenie Oosthuizen will fly to Durban...

Finally the Boks managed to close a game out. As great as it was to get the win, I still believe that beating a team struck by injuries the way the Wallabies have, together with Cooper and Deans behind the scenes makes it abit of a hollow victory for me. I would have liked to have seen the best...

Ok If the Wallabies win, you get to pick out an avatar for me and I'll do the same for you if the Boks can snap their 5 game losing streak. Gotta keep the avatar up until 29 Oct :)

Want to wager your Avatar for a month there Penguin?

Steyn's Ankle has not yet fully recovered so Taute shifts to outside centre and De Jong gets a spot on the wood. Coenie is not 100% match fit so he is replaced by Ciliiers, but both should be ready to play next week vs the darkness.

Heard she was doing some work up in Sri Lanka for the world T20 gig.

I doubt that our loose forward trio will deviate from 6Flow 7Alberts 8Vermeulen the coming years, barring injury. Flow > Brussow for mine. I Really do Like Coetzee though.. and he would be next inline to grab a spot, definately before Siya if theres an injury to 6/7. With regards to the...

Some interesting Stats compiled by the news24 guys: http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyChampionship/Meyer-picks-Goosen-at-No-10-20120926

Meyer is of the opinion that Steyn has played too much rugby, and wants him rested. Problem is if he wasnt in the squad he would be obliged to play for the struggling bulls in the CC, and not get any rest. This way he gets it. Havnt been this excited for a bok game in ages!!!

If this test wasnt at Loftus, Goosen would have started. Goosen's "Bruised" ankle is just a build up excuse as to why he isnt going to be selected in the starting team.

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