Mostert as a lock

He may be considered as a blindside flank for the Boks going forward to cover Pieter Steph DuToit. 

With RJ Synman back, and Lood Dejager who was good in the 2nd test, but not as good in the third- there is more competition.

Mostert is a workhorse where much of his contribution is missed in the tight loose. 

BS...I'm not a Mostert fan, but he's serving his purpose well...he's not our best lock, but given his experience and versatility,  he's a good team player, especially off the bench ...he takes too much flack on here...he doesn't select himself...

RG as a blindside...imagine that...

Mostert makes a contribution a minute…brilliant tackle, brilliant turnover towards the end.

Mostert was an insult 1m in 6 runs is the height of embarrassment

Eben 2m in 6 runs in test 2, 0m in 3 runs in test 3. Also an embarrassment? There's a context to runs in stats as you yourself has stated more than once on this forum.

Lets go back a bit and look at what happened to Mostert in and since 2018.   In 2018 when Mostert was in the lock position the Springboks started not making corner kicks with the intention fo using driving mauls s an attacking weapon - because the key issue was that Mostert  due to physical deficiency was no usable in that tactic.    

In 2019 th problems urfaced of him incapabe of making open-field tackles  - this problem was also observed in the AB test in 2018 in Wellington where he missed two open-field tackles - but got worse in 2019 when  both the Argentines (in the RC test) and the AB's in the (WC game got tries scored because he did not make the required tackles and tries wer scored as a result.   The combination of problems caused Erasmus to drop him from the WC startig line-up in major matches in that series.

The line-out problem bit the Springboks  hard in the second test against the Lions when before De Jager came on  Mostert caused a major problem in the lien-outs when balls were thrown at him/  - thrown in by Springboks m  and long before   De Jager actually came on theymoved Etzebeth to the middle of the line-ou and keep on thooowing balls   Whn tDe Jager came on Etzebeth moved back to his position in the front part of the line-out while Mostert was m0oved further back in the line-outs.   

As for open-field tackles - of the four tackles missed by Mostert in the third test against the Lions three was open-field tackles.   Mostert is obviously a likeable guy - but to my mind he is not a Springbok lock .    

Lineouts improved when Marx was on the field.

In the 2nd test Steph Dutoit was injured which made the lineout even worse in the first half, before Marx got onto the pitch

The forst four thrpow-ins by Mbonambi - two went to Etzebeth - both won by the Springboks - two went to Mostert - both lost by the Springboks.   

Bongi was a bit off his game in the last test...that's all...there's not much to choose between him and Marx...he's normally better with the normal hooker play, but Marx brings something extra playing towards the ball at the breakdowns...we are lucky to have two complete world class front rows...either one of the 2 sets can start in tests.

Dud Toit plays no role in the lineouts…get real Shark.

Probably not because Lomp was calling for himself. 

When Mostert played 7 for the Boks in the last test did any line out ball go to him?

I think he did get at least one in the second half if I recall correctly .

Moster has become more valuable. He is best at 7 due to a lack of real grunt. But can cover lock.

Can't figure why this player attracts so much heat. It is very clear how he will be used by the Boks in future .

With PSDT out he will play 7. When PSDT returns he will be on bench covering 7 and loc k.

What everyone should be able to agree on is that Mostert plays 80 minutes and is all heart.

Trouble is Mostert to many here is all good or all bad. That is BS. 

Beeno

Maybe it is the result of the constant unjustified attacks  on Du Toit by Mozart and the Kindergarten Imbecile.    They constantly praise Mostert and vilify Du Toit.   Fact is the Mozart is an average player with some deficiencies and du Toit is a top class player.  

the same is the problem with De Allende, Esterhuizen and Frans Steyn.   I think the latter is still in contention because his successor as back-up for De Allende, namely Damian Willemse, still needs test time  to get him a fully functioning squad member.   I think Erasmus and nienaber is not really interested in Esterhuizen - a good provincial/club level player, with some rather obvious deficiencies that hampers his step-up to the national team.   

As to the flyhalf position we are indeed in trouble - with Pollard the only top class test level player and potential back-ups are pathetic.   White has contracted Goosen and he has shown signs of class - but I think Erasmus should look deeper for a back-up of Pollard.

The problem with Mozart is always the same - when he came on sight he was a potential competitor to Matfield for Springbok selection - and that was the reason for the attacks on Du Toit to this day.   The same applies to de Allende who was ahead of  Frans Steyn iro the center position when De Villiers faded out due to injury.    Another player under attack for th same silly reason is Quinton de Kock - who replaced Graeme  Smith in the ODI squad.   One would think that members will become objective  since 2013 - but nothing has changed iro th players mentioned above and we need to accept that it is immaturity that cause that kind of prejudice.         .         

Duplicate

Beeno is right...Mostert is all heart, give me a team full of that with ordinary good players than a team of scattered prima donnas' who are out for their own glory and ego's. Not saying that you don't need them, just that rugby is a team game with each giving it's best brings out the best combined effort. Many good rugby coaches will agree on that, if you get the right context and balance...

Mostert is a fine player with fine skills AND a lot of heart...a real Bok, he always lifts his game when playing in green...best utility forward we've got after PSDT.