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Willemse at 10

Started by Saffolk 3 REPLIES636 VIEWS· 06 Nov 2022, 14:59
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SA
Saffolk
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SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
06 Nov 2022, 14:59
#1
06 Nov 2022, 14:59#1
Have said all along he is not a 10’s backside Slow hand to foot is susceptible to the charge down and bang that’s exactly what happened His kicking out of hand is pretty average as well and he does not have the software to control a game from 10. That miss kick for the corner was inexcusable at that level He is very gifted with ball in hand and very strong defensively He should only be played at 12 with a backup duty at 10 and 15 Willemse was average yesterday as were other key players like Eben, Marx, Wiese and Kitshoff
sharkbok
sharkbok
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sharkbok
sharkbokCaptain23,226 posts
06 Nov 2022, 15:42
#2
06 Nov 2022, 15:42#2

Yes, the 3 remaining tests and B-team games should be used as game time to Libbok, Goosen and Zulu to compete against Pollard for the world cup squad. 

The results are less significant if the Boks can build depth in key positions in peak for the world cup. What the Boks are delivering in 2022 is not good enough to win the world cup, except for a fortunate draw.

Boks need to get their backline running to at least the standard that the SA URC teams. The Rasnaber defence game plan with up and unders, will not be good enough this time. 

If they have to play a difficult quarter, semi and final - and dont seeing this team being able to put together 3 back to back performances capable of winning>

Willemse is not a goal kicker, that is certain. In fact his whole kicking game is not good enough for a test flyhalf.

He has had good games at flyhalf this year for the Boks, but even WP consider him as a center- where he the 3rd choice flyhalf. His performance has been most consistent at 12. 

Willemse should start at 12 for the Boks. That will bring in some more creativity into the backline, especially if Leroux is at 15. 

SA
Saffolk
Captain30,741 posts
SA
Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
06 Nov 2022, 16:42
#3
06 Nov 2022, 16:42#3
I hate that notion that it’s all about the WC - bullshit, the WC is one tournament. There is far more credibility in being number 1 than WC champs Every test counts and every result does as well Fuck the WC and start bloody winning test matches now Neinaber’s record is becoming a joke
AJ
AJH
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AJ
AJHPro3,183 posts
06 Nov 2022, 18:16
#4
06 Nov 2022, 18:16#4

Well that is what this team of "Rugby Coaches" also known as the "Clueless" are supposed to do.

The whole squad of coaches need to be dismissed and replaced with a team of coaches who can select teams who have talent and can deliver.

Numerous players at present are either at the end of a first class career or in some cases should never have been in the squad in the first place.

Rassie and his sidekick plus that backline coach have taken the national side to a new low and not sure how much lower the side can go drop to.

Kolbe at #15 and Willemse at # 10 was a selection made by which misfit.

As to your WC comment I for one would rather win the WC that be rated #1 during the break between WC's.

Springbok rugby has gone backwards and I for one do not enjoy their style of play find it boring, sluggish and disappointing.

France play great rugby that is not only entertaining but winning.

This will be obvious this coming Saturday when the two meet.


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