Springbokke vs Wallabies: Newlands

[Ash]

Not quite unchanged, PB. Looks like Waugh has been dropped to make way for Hynes on the bench - going back to the 4/3 split.

Yeah. Good move I think. Wouldn't mind Hynes starting with Turner on the wings in the next few games if Mitchell keeps failing to take the high balls.

 

[RugbyReg]

is Hynes better in the air though?

 

[Scotty]

He is better than Mitchell was against the ABs, but I don't consider his high ball ability worthy of discussion as a selection reason. I think Mitchell has been pretty good, and a lot stronger in contact that previously - probably more likely to win a game for us than Hynes.

 

[fatprop]

Hynes has little form this year to justify replacing Mitchell unfortunately. Last year Hyne was the first wing selected,

 

[RugbyReg]

He is better than Mitchell was against the ABs, but I don't consider his high ball ability worthy of discussion as a selection reason. I think Mitchell has been pretty good, and a lot stronger in contact that previously - probably more likely to win a game for us than Hynes.

bang on. I maintain he's our back most likely to go the length of the field.

 

[disco]

Hynes being on the bench is a better selection than Waugh on the bench, I have a feeling that Deans will actually use the bench this week as we have every position well covered.

I'm hoping to see Genia & Alexander join the battle early in the 2nd half & Deans clear out the whole bench by the last 10-15 minutes so these players can have a real impact.

If we are chasing the game then I'd like to see JOC (James O'Connor) come on for Barnes & Hynes come on for AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) with Mitchell moved to fullback if we are defending a lead then I'd prefer Mitchell off & Hynes on in a straight swap with JOC (James O'Connor) to watch the match from the bench.

probably more likely to win a game for us than Hynes.

bang on. I maintain he's our back most likely to go the length of the field.

Agreed he's more likely to win a game if we're chasing but there is a flipside to Drew Mitchell & that he is also the bloke that could lose you a game when you need a big tackle or a cool head on a clearing kick.

 

[Scotty]

bang on. I maintain he's our back most likely to go the length of the field.

Turner is probably in that category as well - but you'd expect that of your wings.

Agreed he's more likely to win a game if we're chasing but there is a flipside to Drew Mitchell & that he is also the bloke that could lose you a game when you need a big tackle or a cool head on a clearing kick.

I think he has improved in these areas, so is also less likely to lose us a game than before.

 

[PaarlBok]

Good news this morning clear skies this side and will stay all long weekend. From a Springbok supporter point of view I am delighted not see Waugh or Cross in your them or on the bench. Have my own huge amount of respect for that two players, specially Waugh's experiense.

 

[Gagger]

On the Rugby club last night, Big Jim admitted that the 5-2 split last week left them in the lurch when Barnes got injured. He said it like they were surprised. :nta:

 

[Gil]

I guess wallabies get some real chance to win that one because
1) still ashamed to have lost to Abs
2) boks made 5 big games in a row ( lions+ Abs)
3) emotional point of view ( deans lost his father)

 

[PaarlBok]

I guess wallabies get some real chance to win that one because
2) boks made 5 big games in a row ( lions+ Abs)

This team actually played 4. The 3rd test was a different one and they had a few weeks rest in between the seriesse. Myself think this favour them a bit. These guys are use to play week in week out S14 rugby and surely the Boks are on a roll now.

 

[Gil]

don't get me wrong ...I didn't say wallabies are favourite ...boks games against Abs were very impressive , outclassing them in almost all aspect of a rugby game.

 

[Gagger]

Bonjour Gil! Bienvenue.

Have you defected to the good guys?

 

[Gil]

non ...I am both fan of les bleus and wallabies since 1991 world cup.

 

[Gagger]

Fair enough. I have similar feelings - I played for London French.

 

[Gil]

an ozzie playing for london french ...don't you know about greg andrews ?

 

[waratahjesus]

am i the only one that would prefer o'connor to not be there at all, as much as i dnt rate cross, i would have him ahead of james against the saffas, if oconnor couldnt handle the blacks, he aint gonna do crap against the boks!

 

[Sully]

O'Connor would cover the inside backs. Cross doesn't really do that. Morty could slide in, but that is not a particularly creative centre pairing. But I sort of agree with you I wonder why they are investing so much now and not letting him develop like a normal teenager.

Would have liked to see Tyrone Smith get some Wallaby time to see how he went.

 

[Spook]

Would have liked to see Tyrone Smith get some Wallaby time to see how he went.

hmmm...hard running 12 with great feet. Gits will show how good or bad T Smith is. What I liked about T Smith is that his defense was very good by the end of the S14 this year. His distribution game is a bit off though.

 

[Spook]

Little chip kicks over the Bok rush defense will bother them. F Steyn must be antagonised.

Oz will be up for this. It's going to be very close and a tough match. F du Preez needs to be taken out of the game (legally) by good pressure at the breakdown.