Malherbe out again

At some point a player's propensity to get hurt has to factor into their selection. The Boks have persisted with Malherbe for a few seasons now with nothing to show for it.....he has been injured much of the time and when he has struggled has been excused because he is just getting back from injury. It's sad for him, but it's time to give Wilco a shot, Dreyer is not the andwer: ... Lions prop Ruan Dreyer has been called up to the Springbok squad to replace Frans Malherbe, who is set to miss the entire Rugby Championship due to a neck injury. 'Dreyer's recall to the Test squad comes after the Springboks received confirmation that Malherbe is unlikely to take any part in the Championship. The Stormers prop underwent scans on Monday afternoon in Port Elizabeth to determine the severity of the injury after complaining about stiffness in his neck. 'Frans consulted a neurosurgeon in PE, who suggested extended rest for the player, with follow up scans to be done in two weeks’ time,' Bok team doctor Konrad von Hagen commented. Von Hagen also confirmed that Warren Whiteley had undergone surgery on Friday, with the regular Bok captain likely to be facing a race against time to feature in the latter stages of the Rugby Championship. 'Warren underwent an operation on Friday and he is feeling a lot better already. He is positive that the operation will be a success,' said Von Hagen'

Dreyer is a mistake, he can not cut it at the top level. In the Super Rugby final he was again badly exposed. Even without taking injuries into account, I don't see why they persist with Malherbe. He is really nothing more than just another Super Rugby prop. Whiteley will be missed, but this gives another opportunity to Etzebeth to establish himself as the next Bok captain. 

 
Yes ... I agree. It's high time Wilco be brought in and tested at the highest level.

It seems like an age since we last had a top tighthead prop.

While they're at it they might as well do something about the pathetic loosehead we currently have starting each test ... and quality cover for Marx would also be nice.

Another belly flop injury by Malherbe. He is too injury prone and has no balance what so ever. He also looks unfit- with his stomach, perhaps, the cause of him always losing balance. 
The Argentinians are probably hoping Coenie plays at 3. Next thing we will have Jannie Duplessis getting a call up.