CLclevermike
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CLclevermikeCoach57,555 posts
10 May 2014, 11:04#2
The second match highlight package was also shown this morning. The commentators said it was a stronger team - and Theron said that it comprises 6 of the 7 first choice backline players.
From what i have seen the backline players in the first match from an attacking perspective performed better than those in the second match. The handling was not effective enough and I was a bit disappointed in what I saw of Esterhuizen - he played a crash ball game, which affected backline play detrimentally.
Theron was somewhat worried after the performance and I think they realize that the team - and especially the backline - did not perform as expected. The forwards were far too strong a unit for the Argentinians and that swung the game - especially in the second half - when they brought on subs with more clout than they had in the first half.
10 May 2014, 16:31#3
Thanks for the info, Duhan Van Der Merwe is starting again against the Argentinians for the 3rd match so lets hope he shines again and forces Theron to include him in the JWC squad
CLclevermike
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CLclevermikeCoach57,555 posts
10 May 2014, 16:58#4
The Under 20 team for tomorrow is the following:=
15 - Jessie Kriel (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
14 - Sergeal Petersen (EP Kings)
13 - Dan Kriel (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
12 - Andre Esterhuizen (Cell C Sharks)
11 - Duhan van der Merwe (SARU contracted)
10 - Jean-Luc du Plessis (Cell C Sharks)
9 - JP Smith (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
8 - Aidon Davis (EP Kings)
7 - Jean-Luc du Preez (Cell C Sharks)
6 - Victor Sekekete (Golden Lions)
5 - Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
4 - Abongile Nontonkwane (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
3 - Wilco Louw (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
2 - Corniel Els (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
1 - Pierre Schoeman (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
There is one thing I cannot understand about the U20 WC squad it is why Duhan van der Merwe is on a SARU contract - but not included in the squad as announced. Matter of fact he is the only Under 20 player in the the team and the squad with a SARU contract. .
10 May 2014, 17:21#5
I think it may have something to do with his last injury, maybe Theron didn't want to risk him. But then another question can be asked, why has he had such a prominent role against Argentina.
CLclevermike
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CLclevermikeCoach57,555 posts
10 May 2014, 17:36#6
Shezza
I think Theron is going to take him to the WC through there back door - basically blaming an injury for a change. It is futile to leave your best backline player out of the squad.
