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The side that should play England

Started by Saffolk 17 REPLIES2,086 VIEWS· 12 Nov 2024, 07:16
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Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
12 Nov 2024, 07:16
#1
12 Nov 2024, 07:16#1
15. Fassi 14. Kolbe 13. Am 12. de Allende 11. Arendse 10. Libbok 9. Williams 1. Ox 2. Marx 3. Wilco Louw 4. Etzebeth 5. RG Snyman 6. Kolisi 7. PSDT 8. Wiese 16. Bongi 17. Steenkamp 18. Thomas 19. Elrigh Louw 20. Kwagga 21. Hendrikse 22. Pollard 23. Moodie
DE
DennyCaptain12,893 posts
12 Nov 2024, 07:47
#2
12 Nov 2024, 07:47#2

I couldn't pick a side with Moodie not starting, other than that I like your team.

CL
clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
12 Nov 2024, 08:02
#3
12 Nov 2024, 08:02#3

You are probably correct wih the eam selecion - bar I think that Wlilie Le Roux will be on the bench and not  Moodie.   Willie a 3 tests to go to have a 100 caps for the Springboks and wil feaure in both the remaining 2 November tests.   By the way with his goal kicking deficiency I do not think Libbok will feature against Eland as well.   

Against Wales a few key players will be in the staring line-up wih he rest being in the main youngsters  in the squad.   Wales losing against Fiji was pathetic and they will even play Hendriks at flyhalf with Pollard on the bench.   There wil be tw no-no's in the Wales es and hoe are Esterhuizen and Mostert - who boh were pathetic in he est against he Scots.                   

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Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
12 Nov 2024, 09:01
#4
12 Nov 2024, 09:01#4
Only place Moodie could start would be 13 as there is no way you leave Kolbe or Arendse out
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DennyCaptain12,893 posts
12 Nov 2024, 09:02
#5
12 Nov 2024, 09:02#5

Agreed

BE
Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
12 Nov 2024, 09:22
#6
12 Nov 2024, 09:22#6

Pollard should start and also Kriel. 

Kriel has turned into an excellent center. His work rate is unbelievable as is his defence. Nice touches as well. 

I suppose guys like Hanekom, Libok and Moodie will start against Wales.

You might see the undervalued Nortje starting with Eben with RG in the bench. Ditto you could see Marx on the bench where he always excels. 

There are actually a lot of options. 

Shows how Rassie has built depth.


SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
12 Nov 2024, 10:04
#7
12 Nov 2024, 10:04#7
Nortje is another lightweight powder puff like Mostert and is out of the tour Kriel has been good but Am is the better player - far more well hung with a great rugby brain
PL
PlumCaptain21,007 posts
12 Nov 2024, 12:19
#8
12 Nov 2024, 12:19#8
Am is past it. So is Kriel. Canan is the future. He should be starting as many games as possible and the old toppies can play off the bench.
MO
MozartCaptain49,914 posts
12 Nov 2024, 14:27
#9
12 Nov 2024, 14:27#9
How many times must Libbok fail before you see him for what he is? 
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becsPro4,378 posts
12 Nov 2024, 15:45
#10
12 Nov 2024, 15:45#10

It doesn’t matter who you put out, you’ll still beat us !  

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MpowerPro5,061 posts
12 Nov 2024, 16:46
#11
12 Nov 2024, 16:46#11
Agree on Libbok he is good for a couple of good passes or cross kicks, but can’t pull thru the Clutch Kicks for a win and can’t defend to save his life. Start Pollard and have Jordan Hendrikse on the Bench. Moodie has improved on his tackling and I would also play him at 13. Together with Esterhuisen. Dr. Allendig is a ball killer. Besides Esterhuisen proved he can do everything Dud can do and offload. Start Cameron or at least have him on the bench….
MP
MpowerPro5,061 posts
12 Nov 2024, 16:54
#12
12 Nov 2024, 16:54#12
Saw a interview on You tube with Tony Brown and Cobus Reinach about England game. Usually when a player gets to do a interview with a coach together, that means he will play? So it looks like Reinach might be our scrum half for the England Game. And the team will be announced on Thursday.
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Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
12 Nov 2024, 22:17
#13
12 Nov 2024, 22:17#13
Libbok is a class act - he has not come close to failing
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kingcornPro3,695 posts
13 Nov 2024, 09:51
#14
13 Nov 2024, 09:51#14

Marx will be on the bench with Bongi Starting. I would drop Bongi, start Marx and put Grobbies on the bench. 

I would go as far as having Stenekamp, Grobbies and Louw in the bomb squad. 

As a front row combo they are extremely destructive 

CL
clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
13 Nov 2024, 10:29
#15
13 Nov 2024, 10:29#15

The team  is likely to be announced today.   No more idiocy in backline selecions should be tolerated again.   

CL
clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
13 Nov 2024, 10:29
#16
13 Nov 2024, 10:29#16

The team  is likely to be announced today.   No more idiocy in backline selecions should be tolerated again.   

JA
JarheadRookie89 posts
13 Nov 2024, 10:58
#17
13 Nov 2024, 10:58#17

Hey cunce

President,you reckon Kriel is past it? Yet he was a fuckin rocket in 2023 and during the early part of this year mate ?Why are you so cunce so quick to write players off as soon as they get to 30?

MP
MpowerPro5,061 posts
14 Nov 2024, 10:05
#18
14 Nov 2024, 10:05#18
It’s been confirmed that the team announcement media conference will take place on Thursday, 14 November, at 13:00 (SA time). HERE IS HOW THE SPRINGBOKS ARE LIKELY TO LINE UP AGAINST ENGLAND: South Africa: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Cheslin Kolbe, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi, 5 Franco Mostert, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche. Replacements: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 RG Snyman, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Elrigh Louw, 22 Cobus Reinach, 23 Manie Libbok. thesouthafrican.com
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