Mike firstly Taute was not out of form and performed credibly at center and could have been persevered with but for the fact he is a better fullback and that is where he wants to play - an important factor.
De Jongh is too quiet most of the time and needs to improve his distribution. He will have a better chance to shine this year in a more attack minded Stormers. As was noted, by Sharkbok I think, he needs to be put into space and then he can be lethal. I suspect he could make a very good wing but doubt that will ever be tried.
JJ was learning his trade at center but I think he makes a better wing where defending is a bit easier. Good young player this.
Frans Steyn just needs to get fit and his mind right and he is a great. Chances are high he will feature this year and his combination with Jordaan could be a star turn. Frans must just get some offloads going to the gasman and its tickets for the opposition.
Morne will come back to being the fine flyhalf he has always been -apart from 2012 where his goal kicking imploded and cost the Boks the Rugby Championship. It is a fact that Morne kicking normally would have ment the trophy was ours. So no nonsensical bleating from the kiwi bird brains please!
Hougaard CAN play wing - no question about that. Mindless oaks forget that the Bok backline is disfunctional to a large degree and all players individual performances are effected negatively (Much like the 2012 Stormers). Can Hougie however get the fluidity needed at scrumhalf. He has serious competition emmerging from Kockott and Reinach etc.
If Burger is over his illnes he should make it back into the Bok framework. I have less hope for the older Juan Smith. Never in any event as good as Burger although a fine player.
Johan Sadie i sanother who might resurrect hi scareer with the Cheetahs- we shall see. Another is Coenie -is that injury healed?
Hope this gets you on the right track Mike.
