You've just opened a can of worms with having Steyn at 12.
Good bench, Willemse can cover 10 and 15
But unfortunately Kwotalisi will be captain and just standing around the rucks rather than trying to make a nuisance of himself
Lets hope its Japan. If we get through the semi we probably play either Wales, Fra or Eng.
But I also think NZ could possible be knocked in quarters by Ireland
Steyn was questionable today and he cannot be in the squad to play against stronger teams in the WC. His defense was poor and two of his kicks were what I would call stupid. One of the poorer players today and Mostert substandard at lock.
So what the team should really look like:-
15 Le Roux, 14 Kolbe, 13 Am, 12 De Allende, 11 Mapimpi, 10 Pollard, 9 De Klerk, 8 Vermeulen, 7 Du Toit, 6 Kolisi, 5 De Jager, 4 Etzebeth, 3 Malherbe, 2 Mbonambi, 1 Mtawarira
16 Marx, 17 Kitshof, 18 Koch, 19 Snyman, 20 Louw, 21 Reinach, 22 Willemse, 23 Nkosi
Basically the same as yours bar starting with Beast and Mapimpi, Not much difference I would also prefer to start with Kitshof and Nkosi - but one never knows how the penny falls. I put in Louw - but he has been pretty useless this year and in the WC games, However, As to Kwagga I am afraid I have some reservations,
The team would be really top class if we had Labuschagne around - play him at 7 and Du Toit at 8 and put Vermeulen on the bench. He is likely to be in the team of the tournament as a loosie, but Meyer was too dumb to select him and we all know Coetzee was clueless.
mozart the only change I would make would be to drop Louw to the bench elevate Mostert to start.
Thank you mozart.
I think Mostert is a mobile player who is better suited as a flank. He has speed, high work rate and a fearless tackler all the qualities that Kolisi does not have.
Trust us Saffex we come from rugby country......WP and Shark country.
Kolisi has yet to prove that he is Springbok material plus he has done nothing to earn a place never mind being made Captain because you know why.
Saffex your other hero (Elton) would not have been selected either if Willemse had proved his fitness prior to the selection.
Elton's days are number in the Green and Gold.
Thankfully.
10 and 15 are his ideal positions much like 12 is for Frans.
Dave talking about jokes.
What do you think the Canadian Rugby Captain said to his players after the game today.
Here is my thoughts of what he said.
" Well done guys, another close game"
Dave talking about jokes.
What do you think the Canadian Rugby Captain said to his players after the game today.
Here is my thoughts of what he said.
" Well done guys, another close game"
"Oh heavenly father HELP."
According to my wife he sang the Canadian anthem to the team.
