DDA on the bench...

Watched his interview on the Big Jim Show a couple of weeks back. At one point during the interview DDA said something along the lines of "...if I play..." when talking about the Irish series. It seemed like there was a little more than general humility behind those words.
And I see that he is on the bench for this game. Kind of a strange pick.
AE could play three tests in a row against the Welsh and seem unphased from minute 1 to minute 240. So why is DDA on the bench? He's not there to get the Boks out of trouble because he never does and they won't be in trouble.
This strikes me as though it has something to do with Brown wanting to make direct comparisons between the two on the same day. 40 minutes each and lets see who does better, type of thing.
While Dave is convinced that DDA is the best 12 in the game, I'm of the feeling that he isn't guaranteed a starting spot against the Irish. We may be seeing the end of him.
Were DDA not in the Welsh match day squad at all then I'd be more confident of him starting against Ireland but, as it stands, I'm thinking he may not.

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Yeah, okay, Mike ;)

I’ve said DA is one of the best 12’s in the game and certainly the most consistent selection at 12 ahead of any other test 12 out there. But I know Esterhuizen is just as good so I’d be more than happy to see Esterhuizen start at 12. Literally the only player I have an issue with is powder puff Mostert. It’s non negotiable - my Bok locks have to be physical

PSDT protects the ball - the only player that can’t is Mostert - evidenced twice in the WC taking contact and conceding possession - he is weak

That’s absolute nonsense DA is a class act and Brown will know that - he has more than proved his worth at 12 DA is not done yet and if we are looking to move on at 12 it’s too late for Esterhuizen as he is already 30 Options at 12 are Willemse, David Kriel, Hooker, Rickus Pretorious, Jordan Hendrikse and Bruce Sherwood