Captain30,741 posts
04 Aug 2021, 21:22
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04 Aug 2021, 21:22#1
All this wasted energy on the off field shit when we have a huge test coming up this weekend
Logic tells me that given how dominant we were in the second half of the 2nd test, we should hopefully have taken confidence from this believing we had once again found our rhythm after years of no real game time together. So expectations are that we will carry on from where we left off.
The Lions changes have not improved the side, it’s probably the same strength
On the positive side for the Boks, the inclusion of a real lock in Lood at 5 is a big boost with reference to grunt in the engine room. So our scrum should be stronger which will be a worry for the Lions. Equally our line outs will be better equipped with Lood, Mostert and Eben as options.
On the negative side the loss of PSDT and Faf is huge - two of the best players in the game.
Mostert will do a job at 7 with plenty of heart and energy but unfortunately with little physical productivity
I was hoping Vermeulen would be ready so it’s Wiese again - I’m not convinced
Reinach in for Faf is good in respect of what he offers with ball in hand but he needs to sharpen up his service which was ponderous in his last match. Too many steps before passing is never a good thing
I’m not sure why Jantjies was not elevated to the starting 9 spot
I don’t get Kwagga and v Staaden being on the bench - makes no sense
There is no positive in having Morne on the bench, let’s hope he just keeps the bench warm
I expect the Boks to win as they are the better side and have the momentum after the second half of last week
But it’s going to be huge and anything can happen
