Some strange selections in the Bok Squad for the first Test.
The starting front row are a big worry, Jacques and Rassie appear to have banked on surviving the first 30 mins or so and then bringing on the first choice props just before half time. It's weird as Kitshoff is the best lose head in the world and can easily go 60-70 minutes, seems a waste not to squeeze as much time from him as possible.
Kwagga also doesn't convince at 8, Duane will be a huge loss, especially if the Lions get a lead.
9-15 is as per the WC and pretty much picks itself.
The bench is lacking in quality with both Elton and Herschel Jantjes out of form and Elstadt not really being test class. Loed is awesome but hasn't played in months.
Still think they have enough to take the series but Covid disruption and injuries now mean it's going to be a far closer series than first imagined.
Gotta love him but I'd prob stick to the blue print and pick some one bigger. I think picking someone his size opens up selection possibilities for the lions.
Some strange selections in the Bok Squad for the first Test.
The starting front row are a big worry, Jacques and Rassie appear to have banked on surviving the first 30 mins or so and then bringing on the first choice props just before half time. It's weird as Kitshoff is the best lose head in the world and can easily go 60-70 minutes, seems a waste not to squeeze as much time from him as possible.
Kwagga also doesn't convince at 8, Duane will be a huge loss, especially if the Lions get a lead.
9-15 is as per the WC and pretty much picks itself.
The bench is lacking in quality with both Elton and Herschel Jantjes out of form and Elstadt not really being test class. Loed is awesome but hasn't played in months.
Still think they have enough to take the series but Covid disruption and injuries now mean it's going to be a far closer series than first imagined.