Official June 2016 Tests Thread

netstrider said:
15. Kriel (Can be used at wing or 13 if needed)
14. Combrinck (Can cover 15)
13. Mapoe
12. De Allende
11. Leolin Zas or Courtnall Skosan *
10. Jantjies, keep Morras on bench, seems it may rain in PE.
9. Faf de Klerk
8. Whitely - Best leader we have
7. PSdT - Equally adept, carrier
6. Jaco Kriel - Creative carrier and scavenger
5. Mosterd
4. Etzebeth
3. Redelinghuys
2. No choice as Adriaan is captain
1. Kitshoff **

16. Beast as Loosehead cover
17. Trevor Nyakane as tighthead cover
18. Marx
19. Lood de Jager
20. Notshe
21. Ross Cronje
22. Morras

That's a more balanced back-row and a much more creative back three.
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* - they don't understand rugby so no
** - he's the same as Malherbe, deff no

rest of the choices probably close to spot on
 
Was meant to be at the open practice session in Kwazakhele today but I lost track of time while trimming the jungle in the backyard... but I will be at the Bok training session at 9am tomorrow - as an assistant to my fellow mod. :p
 
Mephisto_Helix said:
* - they don't understand rugby so no
** - he's the same as Malherbe, deff no

rest of the choices probably close to spot on
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Have not watched too much SR the last two seasons.

Who do you propose as a winger and loosehead?
 
I propose we get Senstla into 15s as soon as the Olympics are over. I reckon he is our long term 11 solution
 
Damian de Allende is another player who did not feature in the training session. The Bok management has confirmed that the inside centre is battling a stomach bug. De Allende should be ready to start in the third Test.

On Monday, Lionel Mapoe ran at No 12 in De Allende’s absence, with Jesse Kriel at No 13. Again, this gives one an insight into who Coetzee considers as his alternative at inside centre now that the likes of Pat Lambie and Jan Serfontein are no longer with the squad.
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http://www.sarugbymag.co.za/blog/details/duane-blow-for-boks

:wtf:
 
Brian Moore: England's disciplined squad are now real contenders to usurp All Blacks

England's series-securing win over Australia in Melbourne was certainly something; and it could turn out to be the defining moment when this squad, nearly five years in the making, changed from potential to genuine contenders for New Zealand's crown.

Their elevation to No 2 in the world rankings is notable given that memories of the last World Cup are still fresh.

This was a hard-fought, deserved victory in less than ideal playing conditions - a fine, moist sheen on the ball that made it hard to handle, and a pitch that cut up so badly it was unfit for Test rugby.

When a side such as Australia dominate the ball and territory, as they have done for two successive games, they usually win. But they did not do so because of the magnificence of England's defence and the questionable tactic of turning down several kickable penalties.

England's defence has been alternately heroic and haphazard, but in Melbourne it was all-encompassing. Several times it seemed impossible for the Wallabies not to score, only for a defender to produce an incredible tackle.

Given the number of coaches and players whose rugby alma mater is Saracens, you could have been forgiven for thinking you were watching Sarries playing in white. It was the same suffocating effort; calm under stress and with an exit strategy from their own 22. The comparison in defence constitutes high praise for England.

And while some doubt the north London outfit's attacking credentials, there are no such reservations about England even though they were starved of ball on occasions, not least by an erratic line-out.

Another factor in England's win went largely unnoticed - discipline. There are several members of Eddie Jones's squad who have reputations for being unable to step away from petty fracas, and Australia did everything they could to goad them - late and cheap shots, holding down at breakdowns, obstructions - but England ignored them all and concentrated on the ball.

That was a significant step forward for several players and must be maintained if they are to be the best.
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http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11660243
 
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FoXtroT said:
Keep dreaming Brian...

...you have a long way to go before even thinking of getting near the ABs.
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Do you remember how the Hurricanes had depleted the Lions? They simply put the challenge up front, playing in their face rugby. That is exactly what the English are doing now, it should give a test worthy for the All Blacks calibre. I have hardly seen any exciting rugby from this June test series.
 
I think it would be great to have Steven Kitshoff there. He scrums well and his work rate is good.
 
MickeyD said:
Strauss did not take part in the initial session. Could be doubtful for the weekend.
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Here's hoping. Whiteley to captain, Marx to start. Or you think Mbonambi will crack the nod to start since he was on the bench this past Saturday?
 
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