Dave
There are a few problems with your squad construction. the squads normally have -
* 3 tighthead props and 3 loose=head props;
* 3 hookers; and
* 3 scrummies
as cover for potential injuries in those positions.
The situation is that the squad is made up of 17 forwards and 14 neckline players.
The squad normally have the following membership:-
Forwards
6 Props
3 Hookers
3 locks
5 loosies
It may become 4 locks and 4 loosies - but the situation as to Du Toit could make it slightly different
Backline
3 Scrummies
3 Flyhalfs - one of which could potentially cover more than only the flyhalf position;
4 Centers
4 Outside backs
The center and outside back situation could vary too depending on the abilities of the players to play in different positions.
My squad based on the above breakdown would be as follows:-
Backline
Le Roux, DH van der Merwe, Mapimpi, Dyantyi, Nkosi, Kriel, De Allende, Serfontein, Am, Pollard, Willemse, De Klerk, Papier and Van Zyl
Forwards
Kitshof, Schoeman, Nyakane, Marx, Van der Merwe, Marutlelle, Malherbe, Koch, Du Toit, Etzebeth, De Jager, Schickerling, Kolisi, Du Toit, Coetzee and two others,
Some selections are going to be problematic and I think would be influenced by performances in Super Rugby and tests this year. Vermeulen is one of those - while players like Jacques du Plessis and the Du Preez twins can also come into the picture.
I would like to see a real openside flank cover and would in that case go with Kriel.
Forget about the orc's idiocy - he is a total rugby illiterate.
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