Springbok XV Vs 'Namibia' XV.

[Mephisto_Helix]

The team for this odd little encounter has been posted -

The SA XV team is:

15. Earl Rose
14. Jongi Nokwe
13. Morgan Newman (can anyone even say how this chap plays?)
12. Meyer Bosman (oh Lord why )
11. Odwa Ndungane
10. Peter Grant (and another why )
9. Ricky Januarie (totally off form and doesn't deserve to be there )
8. Ryan Kankowski
7. Jean Deysel (yay, the tank get's his chance)
6. Heinrich Brüssow (good choice too)
5. Andries Bekker
4. Johann Muller
3. John Smit (captain)
2. Bismarck du Plessis
1. Tendai Mtawarira

Replacements:

16. Adriaan Strauss
17. Wian du Preez
18. Steven Sykes
19. Juan Smith
20. Schalk Burger
21. Jano Vermaak
22. Jean de Villiers
23. Adi Jacobs
24. JP Pietersen

Your thoughts?

 

[trainsmash22]

Morgan Newman plays for Western Province. I'm glad for Deysel, watch him in future. He is one big dude. Normally takes 2 or 3 to take him down.

 

[Peon]

Earl Rose is the weak link.

 

[kiepie]

Ricky Januarie & Earl Rose

Heinrich Brüssow & Tendai Mtawarira

 

[trainsmash22]

The BEAST rules. I tell you if that guy has to come running at me I will let him pass. Schalk must come and help hahaha.

 

[dal2000]

Still thinking if I should laugh or cry ... Morgan Newman? Earl Rose?... W T F

 

[Peon]

I say give Morgan Newman his day in the sun.

 

[Devill]

Morgan Newman played well the little bit that I have seen him.

Earl "The Pearl" Rose and Januarie? WTF?

Glad to see brussouw and Deysel there, they both have proven themselves to atleast be worthy of a chance.

Ps Why o why is bosman there? He is K@K!

 

[CHURCHILL]

Is this game going to be televised? i have not heard/seen any confirmation on Supersport yet, and i think the game is tomorrow.

 

[HypoThesis]

Is this game going to be televised? i have not heard/seen any confirmation on Supersport yet, and i think the game is tomorrow.

Nope, don't think so. Even the official SARU website doesn't list it as a fixture. I think because it's not an official Bok game (they're being called the SA XV) and more of a warm-up session (with SARU picking some of the "Namibia" invitational team players too e.g. Derrick Hougaard). It's a bit worrying since the Boks don't have any other warm up games planned where ALL the official players will play before the Lions game.

Wonder what jerseys the boys will wear. Hmmmmm

 

[Devill]

See snorre says that Bosman is there becuase they are looking for a replacement for de Villiers on inside centre....

WTF is wrong with him?! Bosman is k@k, infact I would rate lawrence sephaka as a slightly better inside centre as him.

Deysel being a "replacement/backup plan" for Juan smith is correct though.

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Bosman a replacement for DeVilliers .... wtf! We have a plethora of centres that kick Bosmans behind with their eyes closed

And IMO, Deysel is miles ahead of Mr PenaltyMachine/Mr Spiteful (aka Juan Smith) ......

 

[Devill]

Bosman a replacement for DeVilliers .... wtf! We have a plethora of centres that kick Bosmans behind with their eyes closed

And IMO, Deysel is miles ahead of Mr PenaltyMachine/Mr Spiteful (aka Juan Smith) ......

Lol, yeah agree about bosman, not about smith. He is a machine and he is also one of those players who plays 110% better in a boks jersey

 

[McGuywer]

23. Adi Jacobs

What?!!
What about Jan!
Adi, now you are pushing it!

 

[remybfg10k]

Can anyone post the Namibia XV team list here?

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Here you go -

Namibian Invitation XV:

15 Jaco van der Westhuizen, 14 Tonderai Chavhanga, 13 Frikkie Welsh, 12 Meyer Bosman, 11 Llewellyn Winckler, 10 Derick Hougaard, 9 Rory Kockott, 8 Jacques Burger, 7 Duane Vermeulen, 6 Jacques Nieuwenhuis, 5 Nico Breedt, 4 Dawid de Villiers, 3 Kobus Calldo, 3 Richardt Strauss, 1 Kees Lensing (captain).
Replacements: 16 Hugo Horn, 17 Johnny Redelinghuys, 18 Ruan Vermeulen, 19 Anton van Zyl, 20 Wayne Julies, 21 Jurie van Tonder, 22 Chrysander Botha.

 

[midrange]

Is this not being broadcast?

 

[trainsmash22]

Now what happens if they beat the boks? Should we be worried?

 

[remybfg10k]

Here you go -

Namibian Invitation XV:

15 Jaco van der Westhuizen, 14 Tonderai Chavhanga, 13 Frikkie Welsh, 12 Meyer Bosman
, 11 Llewellyn Winckler, 10 Derick Hougaard, 9 Rory Kockott, 8 Jacques Burger, 7 Duane Vermeulen, 6 Jacques Nieuwenhuis, 5 Nico Breedt, 4 Dawid de Villiers, 3 Kobus Calldo, 3 Richardt Strauss, 1 Kees Lensing (captain).
Replacements: 16 Hugo Horn, 17 Johnny Redelinghuys, 18 Ruan Vermeulen, 19 Anton van Zyl, 20 Wayne Julies, 21 Jurie van Tonder, 22 Chrysander Botha.

Nope MH, i know this original one, by MB has been called up to the springboks (after he's been training and knows all the Namibian moves)

I need to know the finalised one if possible

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Sorry man, I'll have another look ...........

Edit: Nah, my google-fu is busted, I can't find the final team.