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Why did Hendrikse leapfrog Libbok and Nohamba?

Started by kingcorn5 REPLIES3,993 VIEWS· 21 Jun 2024, 15:18
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kingcornPro3,695 posts
21 Jun 2024, 15:18
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21 Jun 2024, 15:18#1

Interesting pick at 10. I didnt expect him to be fast tracked into the bok like up ahead of Masuka, Nohamba or even Libbok. 


Apparently we as fans are looking in the wrong areas. I saw a recent stat that he is the best tackler above all the other 10s. He had apparently a great kicking game and his kicking average is slightly above Libbok. Nohamba only has 60% tackle success rate. 



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ChippoPro3,372 posts
21 Jun 2024, 16:18
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21 Jun 2024, 16:18#2
Springbok history shows us that very few players ever get selected after 1 good season. If Nohamba and Masuku have another good year, bet your bottom dollar they’ll be in the mix. Further to that, coach picked players that suit a plan.
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PakieCaptain17,321 posts
21 Jun 2024, 16:36
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21 Jun 2024, 16:36#3

Apparently we as fans are looking in the wrong areas. I saw a recent stat that he is the best tackler above all the other 10s.

The coaching staff has access to a wealth of analytics that we'll never have. If they pick someone there's likely to be a sound rugby reason behind it.

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MozartCaptain49,914 posts
21 Jun 2024, 17:20
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21 Jun 2024, 17:20#4

Could it be that Libbok just blew the Stormers QF.

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PlumCaptain21,007 posts
21 Jun 2024, 17:51
#5
21 Jun 2024, 17:51#5
Hey...which member of the board wasn't looking in the wrong place? Rassie is just doing what I say at this point.
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Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
21 Jun 2024, 18:37
#6
21 Jun 2024, 18:37#6
Nohamba can’t tackle at 10 should only be considered at 9
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