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Really looking forward to seeing how the ladies go here. I suspect, under Swys, they on a steep upwards trajectory. That 59-17 win against the Baabaas was no fluke (first time they've beaten them in 3 attempts).

Spain are ranked 13th and SA 12th so there's very little separating them. Last time the 2 met, SA 15 Spain 13, in Spain.

I want to see the ladies put 20+ past them today!! To confirm the upwards trajectory theory....
 
Good to see Ruhan Nel and Leolin Zas return to action with the Stormers yesterday in a practice match against the Pumas and that importantly, they came through unscathed.
 
Maxthebulldog said:
It will be good to see "Am" in the inside center position! Was thinking Rassie would select Libbok at 10 Pollard at 12 and Am at 13 with Kriel on the bench , we need to blood more centers in the November tests Maybe bring in Hooker and Henco Van Wyk!
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There's a strong likelihood that Manie will come on at 10, Pollard to 12, Am to 13 and Jessie to wing (or off). Many possible permutations...

Hopefully Henco is fit. He's had a couple of unfortunate injuries. Knee and elbow, maybe 1 more. Such a talented player but one that might never fulfill his potential due to career hampering injuries...

Hooker is a great prospect. Was interesting seeing him picked at 11 for the SF.
 
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Agent_Smith said:
Good to see Ruhan Nel and Leolin Zas return to action with the Stormers yesterday in a practice match against the Pumas and that importantly, they came through unscathed.
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Thats good to hear... How is Dobbo going to choose a backline ? I mean its crazy with the likes of Nel, Zas, Gelant, Hartzenburg, Senatla, Similane, both du Plesis, Davids, Blommetjies, Wilemse, Fineburg-Mngomezulu, Loader, Libbok....
 
Maxthebulldog said:
Thats good to hear... How is Dobbo going to choose a backline ? I mean its crazy with the likes of Nel, Zas, Gelant, Hartzenburg, Senatla, Similane, both du Plesis, Davids, Blommetjies, Wilemse, Fineburg-Mngomezulu, Loader, Libbok....
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Yeah we are well covered in the back. It's up front that I'm worried about. I dread the thought of possibly our tight five notoriously going back to being the 'light five'.
 
On the occasion of Eben Etzebeth monumental achievement, Name an all time Bok's squad of 32 players.

1 Fourie du Preez
2 Joost van der Westhuizen
3 Bryan Habana
4 Os du Randt
5 Victor Matfield
6 Bakkies Botha
7 Schalk Burger
8 John Smit
9 Eben Etzebeth
10 Danie Gerber
11 Tendai Mtawarira
12 Pieter-Steph du Toit
13 Andre Venter
14 Andre Joubert
15 Jean de Villiers
16 Frans Steyn
17 Duane Vermeulen
18 Percy Montgomery
19 Naas Botha
20 Juan Smith
21 Mark Andrews
22 Ruben Kruger
23 Siya Kolisi
24 Chester Williams
25 Lukhanyo Am
26 Jaque Fourie
27 Malcolm Marx
28 Francois Pienaar
29 Bismarck du Plessis
30 Cheslin Kolbe
31 Frans Malherbe
32 Handre Pollard
 
Maxthebulldog said:
It will be good to see "Am" in the inside center position! Was thinking Rassie would select Libbok at 10 Pollard at 12 and Am at 13 with Kriel on the bench , we need to blood more centers in the November tests Maybe bring in Hooker and Henco Van Wyk!
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Whatever happened to Rohan janse van Rensburg?
 
Maxthebulldog said:
On the occasion of Eben Etzebeth monumental achievement, Name an all time Bok's squad of 32 players.

1 Fourie du Preez
2 Joost van der Westhuizen
3 Bryan Habana
4 Os du Randt
5 Victor Matfield
6 Bakkies Botha
7 Schalk Burger
8 John Smit
9 Eben Etzebeth
10 Danie Gerber
11 Tendai Mtawarira
12 Pieter-Steph du Toit
13 Andre Venter
14 Andre Joubert
15 Jean de Villiers
16 Frans Steyn
17 Duane Vermeulen
18 Percy Montgomery
19 Naas Botha
20 Juan Smith
21 Mark Andrews
22 Ruben Kruger
23 Siya Kolisi
24 Chester Williams
25 Lukhanyo Am
26 Jaque Fourie
27 Malcolm Marx
28 Francois Pienaar
29 Bismarck du Plessis
30 Cheslin Kolbe
31 Frans Malherbe
32 Handre Pollard
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Will have Francois Louw, Breyton Paulse, Uli Schmidt, Louis Moolman and Carel du Plessis as traveling reserves.
 
sand_man said:
There wont be anywhere for him to hide come Saturday. The Argies are up for it, I'm sure.

I'm expecting an attritional test match. Playing in a 30 000 seater football stadium in a rural part of Argentina, 100km out from Tucuman, hard field, hostile crowd, 30C+, Rugby Championship title on the line, Argentina on a high after NZ win and Aussie record thrashing, up against arguably the best Bok side in history... man oh man, it has all the makings of an epic test match

A lot will depend which Argie side turns up. If they bring their A game it could be another 1 score game. Boks by 15 if they come with their B game...

So exciting!!

So much rugby on this weekend, URC, Gallagher Premiership, Top 14, Pacific Nations cup, Rugby Champs, Currie Cup final, women against Spain tomorrow... I just want to stay home on Saturday and vegetate in front of the tv...
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Maxthebulldog said:
On the occasion of Eben Etzebeth monumental achievement, Name an all time Bok's squad of 32 players.

1 Fourie du Preez
2 Joost van der Westhuizen
3 Bryan Habana
4 Os du Randt
5 Victor Matfield
6 Bakkies Botha
7 Schalk Burger
8 John Smit
9 Eben Etzebeth
10 Danie Gerber
11 Tendai Mtawarira
12 Pieter-Steph du Toit
13 Andre Venter
14 Andre Joubert
15 Jean de Villiers
16 Frans Steyn
17 Duane Vermeulen
18 Percy Montgomery
19 Naas Botha
20 Juan Smith
21 Mark Andrews
22 Ruben Kruger
23 Siya Kolisi
24 Chester Williams
25 Lukhanyo Am
26 Jaque Fourie
27 Malcolm Marx
28 Francois Pienaar
29 Bismarck du Plessis
30 Cheslin Kolbe
31 Frans Malherbe
32 Handre Pollard
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That's a good list and I can only add more - Japie Mulder, Henry Honnibal, James Small, Divan Serfontein, Frik du Preez, Ruan Pienaar, Danie Rossouw, JP Pietersen, Gary Teichman, Pierre spies
 
Agent_Smith said:
Yeah we are well covered in the back. It's up front that I'm worried about. I dread the thought of possibly our tight five notoriously going back to being the 'light five'.
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You have a point but it looks a lot better with Kitzy the ginger ninja back. I think there is a bit of beef in this Porthen kid 130kg u20 captain tighthead prop 1.89m a Fans Malheber clone... its going to be interesting!
 
 
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