FIXTURESNo upcoming fixtures — check back soon.
FORUM / RUGBY /  When is the Bok side being announced for Scotland

When is the Bok side being announced for Scotland

Started by Saffolk 30 REPLIES2,145 VIEWS· 04 Sept 2023, 18:11
SHAREXFACEBOOKWHATSAPPTELEGRAMREDDITLINKEDIN
SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
04 Sept 2023, 18:11
#1
04 Sept 2023, 18:11#1
I’m eagerly awaiting the announcement hoping like hell it’s not Mostert ahead of RG which I have a feeling will be the case I’ll be so irritated if that call is made - makes Lood’s injury that much more of a loss
BE
becsPro4,378 posts
04 Sept 2023, 18:59
#2
04 Sept 2023, 18:59#2

Probably be Thursday, won’t it ? 

You’ll have to wait a bit longer ! 

SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
04 Sept 2023, 19:29
#3
04 Sept 2023, 19:29#3
Boks usually name their side quite early so I’m guessing tomorrow
BE
becsPro4,378 posts
04 Sept 2023, 19:37
#4
04 Sept 2023, 19:37#4

Yeah I just remembered that ! 

Well, not long to wait now  

RO
RooinekCaptain18,117 posts
05 Sept 2023, 07:36
#5
05 Sept 2023, 07:36#5
Here's the leaked side . . . not official . . .
1. Kitshoff2. Marx3. Malherbe4. Etzebeth5. Snyman6. Kolisi7. PSdT8. Wiese9. Faf10 Libbok11 Arendse12 Esterhuizen13 Moodie14 Kolbe15 Willemse
16 Bongi17 Nyakana18 Nche19 Mostert20 Kwagga21 Vermeulen22 Williams23 Le Roux
BE
Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
05 Sept 2023, 07:51
#6
05 Sept 2023, 07:51#6

About right. I have a concern though about two small wings. I like what I saw of Mpimpi. Good finisher and great in the air.


sharkbok
sharkbokCaptain23,224 posts
05 Sept 2023, 09:11
#7
05 Sept 2023, 09:11#7

The leaked side looks good. Vermuelen on the bench is an option to keep him fresh, - as with Willie Leroux.

Wiese needs to up his game, he was better last season than this year.

BO
bobbok...Captain10,129 posts
05 Sept 2023, 09:26
#8
05 Sept 2023, 09:26#8

Arme ouDawie, no DdA but effing Mostert ............ hehehehe

DE
DennyCaptain12,893 posts
05 Sept 2023, 09:39
#9
05 Sept 2023, 09:39#9

With the exception of Faf it's exactly the side I would have chosen. Oh well, what's another aim less box kick or two?

PL
PlumCaptain21,007 posts
05 Sept 2023, 10:12
#10
05 Sept 2023, 10:12#10
Damn, I hope that's the actual starting side.
DB
DbDraadCaptain26,388 posts
05 Sept 2023, 11:03
#11
05 Sept 2023, 11:03#11

Faf has been kicking way less this season...

DE
DennyCaptain12,893 posts
05 Sept 2023, 11:13
#12
05 Sept 2023, 11:13#12

Faf has been kicking way less this season...

True. And he's in better form.

Th at said I think he's ordinary compared to Williams.


RO
RooinekCaptain18,117 posts
05 Sept 2023, 11:33
#13
05 Sept 2023, 11:33#13

The only advantage Faf has over Williams is test experience. Williams is faster, kicks less and passes quicker. 

Not a bad choice to have and we have quality scrumhalves like Hendrickse and Reinach in reserve, but I think in the longer term Grant Williams will be the one.

PL
PlumCaptain21,007 posts
05 Sept 2023, 12:00
#14
05 Sept 2023, 12:00#14
Faf has to be the best defensive scrummy in the world? Which isn't a bad thing when you have two micro-wingers.
DB
DbDraadCaptain26,388 posts
05 Sept 2023, 12:10
#15
05 Sept 2023, 12:10#15

Faf's value is being a nuisance in the face of the opposition all the time.

SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
05 Sept 2023, 12:25
#16
05 Sept 2023, 12:25#16
Let’s hope that is the side - I’m more than happy with Esterhuizen at 12 blob - I’m a big fan
SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
05 Sept 2023, 12:28
#17
05 Sept 2023, 12:28#17
Faf is a must he has been good and as Draad says he is so disruptive Williams has to be on the bench - another strike weapon If that is the side - Esterhuizen and Moodie sure played themselves into the side in that AB game I just can’t see them not starting Mostert, DA and Kriel - also am sure they won’t play two small wings Let’s see
sharkbok
sharkbokCaptain23,224 posts
05 Sept 2023, 15:23
#18
05 Sept 2023, 15:23#18
Williams is a must- a bench spot at the very least.

I have no issues with Faff starting, but if Williams consistently outperforms Faff, maybe Williams should start as the tournament progresses. 
Williams is the fastest scrumhalf I have ever seen, so having him as an impact player when the game opens up also works. Not just how fast he runs, but how quick he is at the base of the ruck. 
(Apparently he is the fastest runner in the team). 

Maybe Faff will go to 10 if the Boks get an unsurmountable lead. 
sharkbok
sharkbokCaptain23,224 posts
05 Sept 2023, 15:25
#19
05 Sept 2023, 15:25#19
Delande and Kriel are a dead combination. Neither of them are playmakers, limited to short pop passes. The Boks are too predictable with these 2. 
BE
becsPro4,378 posts
05 Sept 2023, 15:50
#20
05 Sept 2023, 15:50#20

You’re worrying about your scrum halves….we’ve got flaming Ben Youngs !! 

SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
05 Sept 2023, 18:47
#21
05 Sept 2023, 18:47#21
Not worrying Becs it’s a case of which of the class acts to select
MO
MozartCaptain49,914 posts
05 Sept 2023, 18:49
#22
05 Sept 2023, 18:49#22

Better Youngs than Von poor Feet

BE
becsPro4,378 posts
05 Sept 2023, 18:57
#23
05 Sept 2023, 18:57#23

Yeah yeah, Saffex. Rub it in why don’t you ?! 

Mozart…..at least Van Portvliet is slightly speedier with his service than Youngs the tortoise !! 

MO
MozartCaptain49,914 posts
05 Sept 2023, 19:17
#24
05 Sept 2023, 19:17#24

I remember  Youngs faking the barge Dud Toit twice in a game…spare a thought for us, we have the Dud.

BE
becsPro4,378 posts
05 Sept 2023, 19:18
#25
05 Sept 2023, 19:18#25

Ha ha ha ! We all have our crosses to bear…..some of us more than others ! 

XA
XaviPro1,924 posts
06 Sept 2023, 07:33
#26
06 Sept 2023, 07:33#26

The team will only be announced on Friday as we now have to follow WR rules on team announcement. 48 hrs before match.

DA
Devil's AdvocatePro7,008 posts
06 Sept 2023, 15:05
#27
06 Sept 2023, 15:05#27

Team is being announced tonight at 18:45pm

XA
XaviPro1,924 posts
06 Sept 2023, 15:50
#28
06 Sept 2023, 15:50#28
Strange, I believed that as it was WC , they were under directions to only announce the team 2 days before match day. Bonus!
RO
RooinekCaptain18,117 posts
06 Sept 2023, 19:17
#29
06 Sept 2023, 19:17#29

Interesting. The reason for Canan Moodie's exclusion is given as a minor hamstring injury.

This gives me hope that the leaked team above is in fact Rassie's first choice but he couldn't pick his favoured centre pairing because of this injury.

RO
RooinekCaptain18,117 posts
06 Sept 2023, 19:19
#30
06 Sept 2023, 19:19#30

xavi, there's only ever a deadline for naming your side. You can announce your team a week in advance if you feel like it.

XA
XaviPro1,924 posts
06 Sept 2023, 21:31
#31
06 Sept 2023, 21:31#31

Cheers Rooi.

— END OF THREAD —

More from Rugby