Agreed. Lots of issues for us.
We lose massive with Bismarck gone. Our gainline work really suffers. Strauss is very loose.
Strauss had a great game, but yes, plays quite loose.
Back row balance is farked. I want to see your back row and hope the 30 Alberts played at 8 was convincing enough.
This is a pity, because the same back row works well for the Sharks, so it's not the balance, there is something else. I hate to say it, but Daniels hasn't stepped up to test rugby. It goes against my nature, but I would give him more chances, because he's very effective when playing well.
Jacques Potgieter is not a test standard rugby player. May he never start a test for the Boks. Farcical selection. Just crazy.
He's not terrible and he really give 100%. Not fussed if he's dropped, just saying he's not terrible.
Andries Bekker is anynomous. He needs to catch a BIG wakeup.
Also, I read somewhere that Bekker's problem in the lineout is that he calls everything to himself. Certainly looked that way on Saturday.
Why in fucks name do we not play a wider game when there is space. The backline play is robotic. On at least three occasions there was oodles of space but the players seem to be under strict instructions to force a breakdown in midfield.
100% agree. It's hard to believe these guys are at this level and can't see the space or make the right decisions.
I don't like much of what I am seeing under HM so far.
That's because you're never happy
He's W 3 D 1 L 0 so far.
We'll be hitting an All Black team who, if anything, look to have improved since last year. Can't expect miracles, but for me the test will be if we can beat the Wallabies, who are not at their best.
