Bok tea sheet and Nienaber thoughts.

Looking at the teamsheet two things are immediately apparent. Firstly Rassie is looking ahead and keeping his players as fresh and as match ready as a squad as possible.

Secondly, he has picked a side to play running rugby. This is the most mobile back we have fielded on a long time and mobility will increase when players like Deon Fourie, Wiese and Snyman come on. 

The backline is going to be very quick. Cobus at scrumhalf, Moodie back at 13, Willemse at fly half and speedster Williams on tbe wing. 

Rassie wants to rack up the tries it seems.

Looking forward to the 3 pm kick off. 

Now let's hope that perennial whiner Deus can put aside his prejudices and enjoy the game. What with Allen de and Du Toit not playing it should help him and Mozzz being a bit more positive. 

The Bok teamsheet. 

Bok team

It'll be the closest thing we have fielded as a test-quality loose trio this year. Far more robust. In fact, it looks a lot more physical than the last team against Scotland. The halfbacks are a lot better. I expect Willie will be playing 10 again, as he did for 80 minutes against New Zealand. 

I’m drinking my Fortnum’s Sencha green tea as I write this..  I’m convinced some Rooibos has a little bit of old sock in it.