goes straight for another geriatric in Schalk instead of selecting a real 7 like impressive Jacques du Plessis.......this conservative fool just never learns......he is fucking pathetic
Nope...Schalk would sense what was needed seconds before this plodder. Any additional pace he may have would be negated by an irresistable urge to make contact.
The fool Saffex never learns
Ah yeah Moffie you are as stupid and conservative as our coach........and both of you will be sitting there trying to work out what went wrong after 4 losses in a row........I'll save you the time.....you are stupid and an open book
Funny that not so long ago you were a fan of young du Plessis but how dare one of us bring up a class youngster to challenge another beloved geriatric
Dave you still keep getting it wrong. I like du Plessis, I like Senatala, I like Faf, I like Willemse. And I was the first poster on this site to call for a Bok opportunity for Pollard.....while you chaps were still whining for the waif Goosen.
But I'm a realist. These tests against Oz and NZ are tests we should try to win. Schalk is far more likely to make a real contribution to that effort than Du Plessis, who has to broaden his game. He has talent but he is still pretty raw.
After all apart from Pollard, only Coetzee and Etzebeth among the young players have really succeeded since RWC 11.....even though a long list of youngsters have been tried. We can all see the more athletic youngsters....it's spotting those that have the rare blend of skills and mental strength to make it in tests, that's really in question. Unfortunately that's not your strength, mostly just compiling lists.
To be quite honest Schalk Burger is no longer a player that he once was. His distribution skills was one of his key assets but he has always been a bit overrated in my mind by the media. There is no doubt Whitely, Carr and Jacques Du Plessis would do much better and I'm sure any logical coach that understands the way loose forward play works within a tight 5 would suggest Schalk shouldn't be selected due to the others that are more superior.
Et tu Brute hey Draad. Nice one.....but I dont think he is going to be a great Springbok, more of a place holder....he relies too much on effort, he isn't a carrier and as a pure fetcher he is well below the best.
RooiAAS it's ironical that you are even on this thread given you wanted Luke Watson vs Schalk Burger, but some guys have no shame. As for Pollard I stand by my statement.
Provided he avoids serious injury and isn't rushed into pressure situations too soon, Pollard is a great prospect. He has the physique and head for serious rugby and is quite an athlete.
All the hype about Lambie, Goosen and Jantjies seems so silly in comparison.
No I wouldn't start him this year or possibly even at the RWC.....but he would be on the bench behind one of the Steyns, preferably Fransie.
Hmmm Plum.....JJ at 95kg a small frame......I think not
