Springboks v Wallabies, Loftus Versfeld, Sun 9th Jul 1.05am AEST
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The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
I reckon he'll want a good showing. Doesnt want to start his tenure exposed. Maybe on the bench but I think you put out as strong a team as possible for the first game.
Hope they don't push anyone who even has a slight fitness concern though.
Hope they don't push anyone who even has a slight fitness concern though.
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
Well that would really be Tupou...and the only other option is Nonggoor. So I really hope Tupou is ready because Pone or Talakai would have been better off the bench V springboks.
HogansHeros
Jim Clark (26)
Tupou off the bench?
In terms of debuts I'm backing 4 players to either start or be on the bench against the Boks:
2/16. Faesslar
4/19. Arnold
20. T Hooper
22. Gordon
Arnold and Gordon IMO are certainties as long as they are fit. Faesslar I'd prefer over Uelese due to his accuracy at the lineout and his general play. Whether or not he starts is another question but I wouldn't be surprised to see him there considering he's been the form hooker in Aus this season. Tom Hooper is my smokey for the 20 jersey, but that just depends on whether or not Eddie prefers size and workrate over Samu's versatility and x-factor.
Edit - if Tupou isn't fit then Nongorr comes onto the bench. Definitely not ideal but Eddie clearly sees something in him.
2/16. Faesslar
4/19. Arnold
20. T Hooper
22. Gordon
Arnold and Gordon IMO are certainties as long as they are fit. Faesslar I'd prefer over Uelese due to his accuracy at the lineout and his general play. Whether or not he starts is another question but I wouldn't be surprised to see him there considering he's been the form hooker in Aus this season. Tom Hooper is my smokey for the 20 jersey, but that just depends on whether or not Eddie prefers size and workrate over Samu's versatility and x-factor.
Edit - if Tupou isn't fit then Nongorr comes onto the bench. Definitely not ideal but Eddie clearly sees something in him.
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
I hope so - would start AAA. But Tupou said himself he's a bit nervous and hesitant. If he ISNT fit to play, then we rely on Nongoor which worries me.
Especially a Gibbon/Nonggoor bench.
I would have been more comfortable with a unit - such as Gibbon/Uelese/Pone or Talakai as the bench. If it can't be the next best available, at least it's a reliable combo
The only question is whether he will be better physically coming straight out of pre game warm ups the as opposed to a couple of stretches sitting on the sideline
Mr Pilfer
Alex Ross (28)
I feel like the balance of a 5/3 vs 6/2 bench is messing with Eddie's head and he is concerned about being left short which is why he is coming up with these bizarre "utility" players. So if he goes with 5/3 he will include Pietsch as apparently he can cover flanker or if he goes 6/2 he will include Kemeny as he can apparently cover wing
The Marketing Pigeon
Herbert Moran (7)
Think we don’t expect to see the Utilities used and they are more to fill a role in the squad if there’s a big injury on the fly during the trip
have a feeling we will see Vunivalu start at 14 with MK at 11 and Wright at 15
hodge locked for 23 with no back up 15’s
have a feeling we will see Vunivalu start at 14 with MK at 11 and Wright at 15
hodge locked for 23 with no back up 15’s
rugbyAU
Bob Davidson (42)
Nienabar has confirmed that SA will split their squad for us and NZ:
www.thesouthafrican.com
Springboks to split squad for Rugby Championship - CONFIRMED
The Springboks will split their squad for the opening two Tests of this year's Rugby Championship, coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed.
www.thesouthafrican.com
rugbyAU
Bob Davidson (42)
We never can be sure with Eddie but should see something like this
1 - Slipper
2 - Porecki
3 - Ala'alatoa
4 - Arnold
5 - Skelton
6 - Holloway
7 - Hooper
8 - Valetini
9 - White
10 - Cooper
11 - Korobiete
12 - Foketi
13 - Ikitau
14 - Vunivalu
15 - Wright
16 - Uelese
17 - Gibbon
18 - Topou/Nonnggorr
19 - Frost
20 - Samu
21 - Mcdermott
22 - Gordon
23 - Perese/Hodge
1 - Slipper
2 - Porecki
3 - Ala'alatoa
4 - Arnold
5 - Skelton
6 - Holloway
7 - Hooper
8 - Valetini
9 - White
10 - Cooper
11 - Korobiete
12 - Foketi
13 - Ikitau
14 - Vunivalu
15 - Wright
16 - Uelese
17 - Gibbon
18 - Topou/Nonnggorr
19 - Frost
20 - Samu
21 - Mcdermott
22 - Gordon
23 - Perese/Hodge
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I'm not having a go at you specifically, but can everyone try to get the players' names correct.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Switch 4 and 19, and Nawaqanitawase for Vunivalu and you have probably nailed it. It’s Eddie though.
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rugbyAU
Bob Davidson (42)
Any idea who they're sending over earlier yet?
PaarlBok
Rod McCall (65)
My guess will be Willemse, Mapimpi, Kriel, Ellende, Kolbey, Libbok, Faf, Wiese, Mostert, Kwagga, Etsebeth Lood, Malherbe, Marx Kitshoff.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Its a bit early in the morning for that sort of stuff, Reg.