It was very clear and apparent that 30 min in to the first half that Victor Matfield was dragging his heals.His age is showing and allthough I am very pleased for the old boy to complete a comeback...I think it must be very clear to himself that he is struggling and is well below par for the next chapter in his career.That is if he makes it to the next chapter.
Then there is also Meyer,one has to ask "WTF are you thinking?"Of all the aged players the only one that really deserves a look in for me is Fourie du Preez.His contribution is at this point a 50-60 min with a new guy being his apprentice.That new guy undoubtably has to be Cobus Reinach or Hougaard.The rest are way way way below parr of what test match level requires.
One thing that made me sick to my gut was watching Burger gowing forward at slow-mow pace and then getting tackled backwards.(Was I the only one that noticed that)Then watching Jannie jogging behind the defence.We need a serious rethink at the next numbers:3,4,5,7,10,12.I know injuries has his us hard in the lock department and I honestly believe that it is the only reason why Meyer chose Matfield.I think the writing is on the wall about him after this game.
If I was Meyer I would have Lappies and Derrick Minnie(if not injured) on speed dial as well as Phillip van der Walt.What ever the situation is with Goosen needs to be sorted and he needs to prove himself or we need to grab hold of Pollard.I dont believe Boshoff rolled any ankle...its a bullshit story to play down his selection.Meyer was buying favour with the public there.
As for Serfontein...guess what Jordaan isnt that much smaller then him so,seeing Serfontein gets a go why not give Jordaan a go.Lets see it might just work.
