Awgoostus looked pretty decent when I saw him last time, and I can believe a bit of NH discipline might have further improved his play. I’ve been watching a bit more of Wiese. He is talented and physical but the penalties and cards really cost his team, if he can’t sort that we might have to look at others like Awgoostus.
The player that continues to impress is Tyrone Green….to me he is an all round modern fullback wit great instincts….an obvious Willie replacement.
Either Fransie, Willie or Willemse will have to be dropped from the squad to make room for TG...soon.
Green adds the intelligence dimension……against Leicester he was confronted with an almost impossible 2 on 1. He held on the inside man for exactly the right moment and then flew onto the wing concentrating on stopping his momentum, so he could be cleaned into touch by the cover. Incident after incident I see this kid making the right choice.
I thought I saw Augustus play at 2 instead of 8?
Ja, the boys have a bit more leaway against weaker premiership teams. Not that these team are poor but there is definitely room to develop for players vs playing franchise rugby.
Green is a must, so is Esterhuizen, two man of the match performances in a row
Saf, it was a question ??? Maybe the Northampton 2 looks very similar to Augustus Grute.
2nd, the top tier of the premiership will wipe the floor with our franchise teams, no question, however, with internationals, long season and something like 30 games, you have to take the number into considerations that there will be week teams to allow players to shine or come through.
So it will be worth watching our players against top tier teams as well as during crucial matches.
Northampton has been misfiring this season and haven't bee that consistent over the years, but definitely a Leicester Rival. My in laws are huge tigers fans, so spent many matches watching the Tiiiigers. But I normally shout for teams with players of interest for me. Like Harlequins, Leicester, sometimes sale. Pretty much which ever team has our Saffa players.
Will be interesting to see how Pollard slot in at the Leicester.
Lood playing for Bristol...vs Sale ATM...
Rob du Preez playing 13 for Sale?
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