One indeed wonders what players have to do to get selected

Especially in the light that we have to create developement, depth and new stock for the future...are we falling into the same old trap in the past and will run out of ammunition...it certainly appears so...are we scared to change until too late??

Tyrone Green and Warrick Gelant (46 carries and 17 defenders beaten in URC) and Green brilliant for Quins especially in the turnaround match against Bristol.

And then Evan Roos the 23 year Stormers no 8 with 57 carries, not to mention Andre Esterhuizen who has dominated battles in midfield with raw power and vision and awareness.

I'm a Rassie supporter but it certainly shows a weakness here and yes it's a common weakness in SA rugby...we may have many pluses in many other areas but this has shown in the past, reasons why we are sometimes vulnerable.

What incentive is there to stay in South Africa? You have a golden opportunity to take your family to a better life and make a better living. Imagine having your child born abroad, now they have dual citizenship. Imagine having the chance to be a Japanese citizen. What a life! Is the green and gold really enough to turn these down? 

I have a cousin who used to visit my family in the UK, she would speak negatively about where we lived and the life we had. Cape Town was always the place to be. I told her quite bluntly that she lives in a dump and that's why she would never ever see us there again. And that was the truth to this day. Quite funny how she would bask in the freedom and abundance we had in England. We all knew inside that there was jealousy. She can't stand outside her own house without fear of harm, they can no longer roam the park near their house without some level of fear. My aunt was always the kind to shield herself from reality, until her neighbour was broken into a couple of years ago. Now they live with security cameras, constantly watching their phones to see what is going on all over the property. It's ludicrous. I am so glad to see these young sportsmen leave SA, making the most of their talent and having a better life early. Exposing themselves to new cultures and expanding their minds. To give their kids a way out from the horrors of South Africa.