Coach57,555 posts
12 Jun 2013, 17:23
#1
12 Jun 2013, 17:23#1
Has anyone seen who is playing in the SA team tomorrow against France? I checked the normal websites and could not find any team announcements. Please help.
Under 20 World Cup - SA Team
Started by clevermike11 REPLIES422 VIEWS· 12 Jun 2013, 17:23
Coach57,555 posts
12 Jun 2013, 18:01
#2
12 Jun 2013, 18:01#2
On checking again - I found he team. The team is as follows:-
15. Cheslin Kolbe (DHL Western Province)
14. Luther Obi (Leopards)
13. Dries Swanepoel (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
12. Rohan Janse van Rensburg (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
11. Seabelo Senatla (SARU contracted)
10. Handré Pollard (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
9. Hanco Venter (The Sharks)
8. Ruan Steenkamp (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
7. Jacques du Plessis (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
6. Roelof Smit (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
5. Dennis Visser (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
4. Irné Herbst (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
3. Marné Coetzee (The Sharks)
2. Jacques du Toit (Toyota Free State Cheetahs)
1. Sti Sithole (DHL Western Province)
Reserves:
16. Andrew Beerwinkel (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
17. Mike Willemse (DHL Western Province)
18. Jannes Kirsten (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
19. Aidon Davis (EP Kings)
20. Percy Williams (MTN Golden Lions)
21. Robert du Preez (The Sharks)
22. Jesse Kriel (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
23. Devon Martinus (MTN Golden Lions)
I was in the main interested in the center combination and am happy that the best combination Is playing. I was severely disappointed by Pollard's goalkicking in the first round and hope that it has improved drastically for this game.
In the game against England the forward combination was not functioning properly and I hope it improves against the French.
If the team can score four tries and win we are absolutely certain of the top place in the semi-finals. The other three places are wide open and will only become clear in the games tomorrow.
Coach57,555 posts
12 Jun 2013, 18:01
#3
12 Jun 2013, 18:01#3
On checking again - I found he team. The team is as follows:-
15. Cheslin Kolbe (DHL Western Province)
14. Luther Obi (Leopards)
13. Dries Swanepoel (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
12. Rohan Janse van Rensburg (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
11. Seabelo Senatla (SARU contracted)
10. Handré Pollard (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
9. Hanco Venter (The Sharks)
8. Ruan Steenkamp (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
7. Jacques du Plessis (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
6. Roelof Smit (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
5. Dennis Visser (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
4. Irné Herbst (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
3. Marné Coetzee (The Sharks)
2. Jacques du Toit (Toyota Free State Cheetahs)
1. Sti Sithole (DHL Western Province)
Reserves:
16. Andrew Beerwinkel (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
17. Mike Willemse (DHL Western Province)
18. Jannes Kirsten (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
19. Aidon Davis (EP Kings)
20. Percy Williams (MTN Golden Lions)
21. Robert du Preez (The Sharks)
22. Jesse Kriel (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
23. Devon Martinus (MTN Golden Lions)
I was in the main interested in the center combination and am happy that the best combination Is playing. I was severely disappointed by Pollard's goalkicking in the first round and hope that it has improved drastically for this game.
In the game against England the forward combination was not functioning properly and I hope it improves against the French.
If the team can score four tries and win we are absolutely certain of the top place in the semi-finals. The other three places are wide open and will only become clear in the games tomorrow.
Captain40,032 posts
12 Jun 2013, 18:37
#4
12 Jun 2013, 18:37#4
Thanks Mike, the Baby Boks are an exciting side to watch and I hope they start to really gel.
Captain30,741 posts
13 Jun 2013, 01:13
#5
13 Jun 2013, 01:13#5
My take on this Baby Bok side is that the back three are fast and full of running. Kolbe at 15 has great feet, but size is an issue. Senatla and Obi have great feet and express pace on the wings. I really liked the look of replacement 15, Jessie Kriel against the States, he had little time against England.
The centre combo was never right. Pollard has mostly played 10 and is playing as a makeshift 12 in the absence of Serfontein. I suspect Theron was reluctant to use the 18 year old Janse v/Rensburg at 12. Good to see the young man is starting against France. Geduld as I have said before is far too small for a 13, its laughable that any coach could think a 70kg player could make it at 13, even at U20 level. Swanepoel should have started from day one, this lad is on a par with Serfontein by all accounts and thank goodness he is starting against France.
du Preez looks ok at 10, but my guess is that Pollard is a far better option. Both 9's look ok, nothing special there.
The skipper Steenkamp at 8 does not impress me, too short and small for a 8. The openside looks a handy player. du Plessis, a lock at 7, is the best Baby Bok by some distance. He has Super rugby next year written all over him and a Bok candidate next year, much like PSDT and Etzebeth were/are in their first year post Baby Bok duty.
The two locks, Visser and Herbst look good. Two big lads and I like Herbst intensity. The props are big lads but they dont look solid, they both are carrying weight and have not impressed at scrum time. The replacement props in particular the tighthead, look weak. Both hookers look pretty handy.
I think this side would have been far better had players like Swiel, Tyler Fisher, Daniel Kriel and Neetling Fouche at prop been involved.
Obviously Jan Serfontein would have made a huge difference. I think Pollard at 10, the correct centre combo, a physical, athletic 8 and two powerful props is what this side lacks.
Its a good side though
Club Pro601 posts
13 Jun 2013, 02:00
#6
13 Jun 2013, 02:00#6
Beeno this is becoming scary, but yes I agree with you about the baby Boks, playing some exciting running rugby....a lesson let younger players express themselves on field....maybe could translate to senior side.
Club Pro718 posts
13 Jun 2013, 04:09
#7
13 Jun 2013, 04:09#7
This is a good warm up for the Blue Bulls U/20 team before the u/20 Currie Cup. They should beat France.
Club Pro216 posts
13 Jun 2013, 13:06
#8
13 Jun 2013, 13:06#8
Brilliant centre pairing, future centre pairing of the senior side as well. Big,strong and fast. Also would've loved to see Kriel at the back
Captain40,032 posts
13 Jun 2013, 14:09
#9
13 Jun 2013, 14:09#9
Quite a backline if you added Goosen, Serfontein and Kriel. Kolbe as an impact player - just feel he is going to be exposed at point in the tougher games. We shall see.
Anyone know who Senatla is contracted to?
Is Orbi's defence shaky is a question as well.
Captain40,032 posts
13 Jun 2013, 14:11
#10
13 Jun 2013, 14:11#10
Poly what is scary is the Bok pack that can be developed. It will be a muncher of wee abs for sure. Dont even like to think about it!!!
Coach57,555 posts
13 Jun 2013, 14:28
#11
13 Jun 2013, 14:28#11
Beeno
Can't you read? Senatla is contracted to SARU for 7-aside games.
Club Pro718 posts
13 Jun 2013, 15:02
#12
13 Jun 2013, 15:02#12
Geez you are a bunch of unfriendly cocks in this forum.
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