Cornal Hendricks

 Not the quickest player, but very strong.

Agree Moz - one to watch. 
Very disappointed with the Cheetahs approach during the game. There were a lot of handling errors which will happen, but overall I thought the approach was far too ambitious especially when they have a forward pack that hang with anyone. 50/50 grubbers, chip kicks and off-loads. It was almost like they were playing the whole game like they were down by three scores and were looking for the linebreak on every single phase instead of being patient and taking what was offered by the defense. Expected better option taking and decision making from a playoff team.
But none of that would have mattered had Goosen and Watts both not missed sitters. Boshoff on the other hand kept his team in the game with solid kicking - 7 from 9.

 cheetahs prob didnt want to waste an opportunity to get a bonus point on what should be one of the easiest teams in the competiton.

willie in particular was making errors like his life depended on it, and while he did set up those two beauties, learning when not to attack or push a pass is equally as important as knowing when to do it.
willie just tried way too hard last saturday.

when goosen missed that sitter, i got the feeling that he put the barest of efforts into his approach, almost arrogantly went through the motions thinking it was money in the bank, at least thats what it looked like to me.

Willie plays much better when he plays for the Boks. 

Oimatey & Sasuke San: my take on the Cheetahs game was the same. Too much chucking the pill around & arrogance. So many opportunities lost but hopefully the lesson was learned, i.e. play a more balanced game & cut down on the 50/50 passes. 
For sure they will need a total game to beat the Bulls, it is no matador v bull contest. In this one the bull is looking like a winner. I think the Cheetahs have to play a more kiwi type of game, i.e. moving it wide, pass-kicks & even if they have less possession & territory making sure they capitalize on any possession with points. Real easy right?

Good point Moz. Meyer, instead of crushing his creativity like many predicted actually improved it by providing the appropriate structure. LeRoux would know that had he tried half that crap that didn't come off while he was in the Bok jersey it would jeopardize his position
Is Drotske rethinking what he said the day before the match ? 
""Willie is one of about five percent of those players in the world that you cannot bind within your conventional structures. He has shown in the past that his decision-making is probably the best of any player in South Africa," Drotske said.

I believe it will be fatal if we hamper his skills by forcing him to adhere to our structures. He always gets the benefit of the doubt and he always makes the right decisions. He has the freedom to do whatever he wants on the playing field.""

Hendricks looks like a good prospect but he is already 25. That said, Smith had a massive year at 27. Also, rugby players can still perform at their best in their 30's 

Yep Hendricks has been a 7's star and you could see him using that experience to good effect.......clever little chip and good cover tackling.......there are a few more in that 7's squad who would be handy additions to the 15 man game.......none more so than du Preez the dreadlock scrumhalf and Senatla, last years Baby Bok wing.