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Started by Saffolk 7 REPLIES566 VIEWS· 03 Feb 2020, 20:30
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Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
03 Feb 2020, 20:30
#1
03 Feb 2020, 20:30#1
My expectations were low but they completely dominated the Canes. Power pack with Boks like Kitshoff, Mbonambi, Malherbe and the brilliant PSDT leading by example. Jaco Coetzee was great at 8, what a player and Moerat was good as well. Jantjies was outstanding at 9, as was Willemse at 10 purely from an individual attacking point - he is better suited to 15 where he has space
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DbDraadCaptain26,388 posts
03 Feb 2020, 20:44
#2
03 Feb 2020, 20:44#2

Saf, I'm not convinced  by Willemse at 10...and I thi k he should dust try and relax a bit. It seems like he feels pressure to do some magic everytime he touches the ball. A bit over eager, but he has lots of time to learn.

I wasn't too impressed by Roberts joining my team, but it looks like the calmness and experience he brings to the backline might be worth it. There are a few youngsters in need of proper guidance...he might just be the one making the die this year.

Go boys! That was a great start.

sharkbok
sharkbokCaptain23,240 posts
03 Feb 2020, 21:09
#3
03 Feb 2020, 21:09#3
If Jamie Roberts can stay injury free he could be a good signing. The Welsh have good backline players, so his experience might help steer the ship. 
South African teams tend to be weakest in the area in the combination of inside backs - flyhalf to centre , and when they do click the team will do well. 
SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
03 Feb 2020, 21:48
#4
03 Feb 2020, 21:48#4
Willemse has plenty of skill but I don’t think 10 is his spot, he is instinctive not measured - need calm and measured at 10. Besides the Boks don’t need him at 10, we have Pollard We need someone to take over from Willie at 15 soon, Willemse is top of the list Disagree on Roberts for the Stormers, he offered very little there and I want to see the outstanding Baby Bok 12 for the past 2 seasons in Rickus Pretorious at 12 for the Stormers - he is our future
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clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
03 Feb 2020, 23:16
#5
03 Feb 2020, 23:16#5

I was not happy with the Stormers locks and I hope Schickerling returns soon.   By the way it was indeed a pleasure to watch the Varsity Cup match this evening between the Maties amd the Shimlas.  The Maties has some top players in their team. One was a lock by the name of Dixon and they also had class players at 2,6,10 and 11.  The Shimlas only had 13 as a good player.  I will; look out for more players in matches and provide more info on them/

Maybe Draad can help on that too.         

SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
03 Feb 2020, 23:23
#6
03 Feb 2020, 23:23#6
Moerat was good for the Stormers
SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
03 Feb 2020, 23:27
#7
03 Feb 2020, 23:27#7
That Dixon for the Maties is in the Stormers squad Bit light for lock at 108kg but that weight might be wrong - he is listed as a lock/flank
sharkbok
sharkbokCaptain23,240 posts
04 Feb 2020, 00:05
#8
04 Feb 2020, 00:05#8

Moerat is a good name for an enforcer lock. Moer the Kiwi packs into submission. 

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