Mozart is always wrong - so what else is new

In another thread JeromeV made the following comments:-

"Great centre combination here, possibly the best bok centre combo of all time."

That nearly gave Mozart a fit and his comments have been as follows:-

"The best Bok centre combo of all time"....you on the sauce Jerome?"

Mozart would say the best center combination has to include Fransie 0 irrespective how poor the latter has been over the past few years.  

However, Meyer made the following comments on the issue:- 

"Springbok head coach Heyneke Meyer believes Jesse Kriel has the potential to be the best outside centre South Africa has ever produced.

Kriel has been a top performer at fullback for the Bulls during Super Rugby this season, showing great threat with ball in hand on attack, while his efforts under the high ball and on defence has been solid.   This form was rewarded with an official call-up to the Springbok squad.

There’s more good news for the 21-year-old as he was named in the starting line-up for the Springboks’ match against the World XV at Newlands on Saturday.   The speedster will start at outside centre, a position he has played before at various levels - from schoolboy to SA Under-20s.

Meyer believes he can be a huge talent in the No 13 jersey.

“I’ve worked with Jesse before as a junior and I played a part in him joining the Bulls after school,” Meyer told MyPlayers.co.za."

“He is a young player with a massive amount of talent, while he also has the willingness to learn. I’ve decided to run him at outside centre, where I believe he can add a lot of value.

“He has great speed and his acceleration off the mark can be a big threat on attack. He has the potential to be the best outside centre South Africa has ever produced.

“It will be a good challenge for him, Damian de Allende (inside centre) and Handre Pollard (flyhalf). These three young players have been in great form during Super Rugby, but they haven’t played as a combination before.

“I know on attack, they should be able to make a great impact, but on defence, they will need to focus and put in a big effort, especially against an experienced and exciting World XV game.”

Meyer added that Kriel can still add value as a fullback and wing.

“Jesse offers some versatility. He can still play a role at fullback. I’m thinking of giving him some time in the position towards the end of the match against the World XV. We will see if the opportunity arises. I also believe he can add value at wing,” said Meyer.

In an interview earlier this year, Kriel said he would play in any position needed.

“I do enjoy fullback and I’d say it’s my preferred position. I enjoy the space one gets. But I also enjoy my time at centre. I love making a contribution on attack and having more time with ball in hand. I’ll play wherever the team needs me to play,” said Kriel."

We know people in the know rates De Allende very highly and he had a magnificent Super 15.   Meyer has also praised De Allende in recent times - so why would somebody who said the two youngsters have the potential to be SA best ever center combination be on the sauce? 

One would say that because one needs a bit of proof. One succesful game played against a top nation as a Bok centre....let alone a pairing.

This is the kind of big mouthed nonsense that pervades our rugby. A few years ago it was Fury as the best Bok centre ever. Then it was Sapp touting JJ as our best 13 since Dan ie Gerber......all BS.

You dont hear the ABs bragging like this before the fact, they let their play do the talking.

As for your hysterical, menopausal headline Tokkie....have some flipping dignity man.

 Mike

What exactly are you aiming to achieve with your hysterical headliners?

Regardless of what you say, it smacks of immaturity.

As a friend you're embarrassing yourself.