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Started by Mozart4 REPLIES136 VIEWS· 20 Jul 2014, 03:19
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MozartCaptain49,914 posts
20 Jul 2014, 03:19
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20 Jul 2014, 03:19#1

...was one of the more amazing rugby occurrences this year. He went right through the Landers scrum.....the flank fell into the space the prop occupied. The supporting lock wheeled to the left....and the opposing prop was extracted out the back of the scrum. Never seen it before.


You can bet the Saders will be studying the options, and they are very good at working out tactics. Also Franks is a different animal...a powerful, street smart prop. So if Thomas starts next week, he may find things a lot harder. But the raw power seems to be there at a very young age for a prop.


To me in du Toit and Pollard we have finally unearthed some new talent that in time will be among the best in their positions.

CL
clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
20 Jul 2014, 03:31
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20 Jul 2014, 03:31#2
 Mozart
This youngster is only 19 years of age - he mist be as strong as an ox.  
De Toit was good also last week where he played the fool with Cilliers - so he is bound to do well against all props he conmes up against.   
I think Du Toit and Pollard are grea youngsters that will be aof value to the Springboks in future.  The sooner they get rif of players like Stenkamp and Morne Steyn - the better it would be for SA rugby.
There are other youngsters as well who are better than the present incumbents even if you flatly refuse to recognize them.  

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DennyCaptain12,893 posts
20 Jul 2014, 03:33
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20 Jul 2014, 03:33#3

 "To me in du Toit and Pollard we have finally unearthed some new talent that in time will be among the best in their positions."

 

 

It's taken awhile but it's just what we need in our two most suspect positions....there is hope. With some sound coaching we could have a great young tight five taking us forward.

MO
MozartCaptain49,914 posts
20 Jul 2014, 03:40
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20 Jul 2014, 03:40#4
If they are better they will prove it. You can't deny real talent..but the proof of the pudding is on the field, week in and week out. Coetzee is beginning to build a case, but next week will tell. I liked his one turnover today, he is beginning to show strength over the ball  and staying stronger in the tackle.
CL
clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
20 Jul 2014, 10:24
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20 Jul 2014, 10:24#5
 Mozart
Really?   "Coetzee is beginning to build a case, but next week will tell. I liked his one turnover today, he is beginning to show strength over the ball  and staying stronger in the tackle."
Coetzee has been showing that for weeks - but you refuse to see it was happening.  
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