With Am back our chances improve

Libbok is too big a defensive liability to consider starting with Pollard fit . Especially given you want to play the most passive 12 in world rugby next to him. That's one big revolving door.

Kriel is the more dangerous attacker. Am tends to crab, though he has a very good offload. We haven't seen as much of it the past three seasons. I trust Am more on defence, but he hasn't had the best time of it the past couple of seasons. Part of that is structural. I don't think we have a solid set of options right now, other than Esterhuizen at 12. The ability to field a specialist 12. It's a toss up, and I'd favour Kriel because of how the Boks are going to play. We don't offload, we don't break the line, we run at space and exploit defensive lapses. We need speed, and Kriel is a very direct runner with a heck of a punch in contact. He will suit the way Erasmus has chosen to play more than Am. If we were playing a modern game with more sophistication that rewards players with good decision making and skills, with a well-rounded lineup, then Am would get the nod every time. We are just going to have to ride out the Erasmus model as best as we can, and hope that we can sneak through to the final. This is what you all wanted, so, you have got to back in with what he has done. 

Rassie, just do the opposite of what Doos XL says and this RWC will be ours!

To say that Libbok is equal to or better than Pollard physically is one of the most ignorant things one can say. I do stress, one of the most ignorant things, as there was a fellow who proclaimed Notshe to be the all time great Bok. 

That team looks good Saffex. I also think Moodie should be on the wing if AM is at 13. 

Having 2 small wingers is not great for competing on the high ball - even considering how good both Kolbe and Ardense are in the air. Moodie is very good under the high ball, and he is taller. 
Moodie reminds me of Israel Falou how he jumps and wins the space in the air.

I don't like the idea of Am starting. Give the guy a break. How do you not play for months and then get thrown into the cauldron of a test against a top side. Put him on the bench.

That said we are far away from the action and the Bok coaches will be better placed to make a call. 

The decision on who to play at center will be a tough one.

Pollard though looks ready to start. Another tricky call. Will Libok make his kicks.  

Is a rejuvenated Reinach a better bet than Williams. 

Pity that Willie is not in the match 23.

Apart from these issues which are hard to call Dave has the correct team. 

The team that will be chosen:

Willemse

Kolbe

Kriel 

Dud Allende

Arendse

Pollard

Faf

Malherbe 

Bongi

Kitshoff

Etzebeth

Mostert

Kolisi 

Dud Toit

Wiese.