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Ted Thorn (20)
Would be sad if they smashed us like last time.... Herschel Jantjies having a blinder.
Springboks v Wallabies, Loftus Versfeld, Sun 9th Jul 1.05am AEST
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Kemeny with 3 tries and Pietsch with 7 turnovers
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Jason Little (69)
I agree with KOB - Frost in for Arnold until we see how Richie goes off the bench, and Nawaqanitawase for Vunivalu is my preference but Eddie could well go with Vuni. Otherwise. Uelese is just too fragile to play off the bench imo. Twice during the year he and Mafi left the Rebels without a hooker on the ground through "injuries" that miraculously were fixed by the following week. JU either starts or doesn't make the 23 in my book.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
I think Nonggorr will do ok if he gets a chance. I hope he makes his debut this week, it is always good to see someone make their debut, and it will be a good test for him.
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Tim Horan (67)
I would love to see a 9. White 10. Gordon partnership once this championship.
Does Gordon's lack of versatility mean he can't be played off the bench? Or will we see a 5/3 split for South Africa?
With Kellaway and Petaia injured, we're down the wing/fullback utilities. Who are our starting wingers? Nawaqanitawase & Koroibete with Wright at fullback? That's some all out attack. Then McDermott & Hodge on the bench I guess.
Does Gordon's lack of versatility mean he can't be played off the bench? Or will we see a 5/3 split for South Africa?
With Kellaway and Petaia injured, we're down the wing/fullback utilities. Who are our starting wingers? Nawaqanitawase & Koroibete with Wright at fullback? That's some all out attack. Then McDermott & Hodge on the bench I guess.
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Simon Poidevin (60)
I think he can. And honestly we have to find out sooner or later.
Might have to wait until you can have Kellaway/Petaia in their so they can cover 11,13,14,15. If you lose 2/3 backs to injury in a game you are probably stuffed anyway.
Might have to wait until you can have Kellaway/Petaia in their so they can cover 11,13,14,15. If you lose 2/3 backs to injury in a game you are probably stuffed anyway.
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John Eales (66)
Yeah I think we need to run him out off the bench against Sth Africa and/or NZ to see if he cuts the mustard. We can cover his lack of versatility by also having someone like Hodge or Kellaway on the bench (assuming they aren't starters).
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Andrew Slack (58)
Pollard out of the competition. Pity. He was in almost his best form for Leicester.
This gives the Boks a chance to see if Libbok can step up to this level. Calling in Jantjes as a backup is a massive step backwards. I would rather have had a 40-year-old Ruan Pienaar who is playing excellent rugby.
I think the Boks will use the competition to give everyone a chance so I expect mix and match 23's over the coming weeks.
This gives the Boks a chance to see if Libbok can step up to this level. Calling in Jantjes as a backup is a massive step backwards. I would rather have had a 40-year-old Ruan Pienaar who is playing excellent rugby.
I think the Boks will use the competition to give everyone a chance so I expect mix and match 23's over the coming weeks.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
That is the default introduction but with 4 games till the world cup starts we need to test him against the best.
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David Wilson (68)
White deserves plenty, though hard to suggest that Faf had nothing to do with it. Was it Estebeth on AAA? Now that is an interesting precedent.
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I'm very interested to see how the normally considered Loftus crowd react to any Australian team, let alone a player who suckered Goldilocks into a penalty.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
From Australian sources (Nine or Stan) the only way is from a VPN.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
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Ted Thorn (20)
Wow, not a very convincing backline.