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<blockquote data-quote="Eleutherarch" data-source="post: 1092975" data-attributes="member: 85519"><p>Agreed. France have a better approach. Bokke don't need to take it to the same extent of blooding so many players at one time, but it would be better for the longevity of a strong, conpetitive side. It doesn't automatically lead to a carousel like current England and ABs (although I'm sure the latter is influenced by the number of injuries sustained at the close of the SR season).</p><p></p><p>I just hope progress has been made on the attacking dimension of play. Quick ball being rendered slow, kicking in positions where retaining possession would be far more advantageous, lack of game management and difficulty getting the ball out wide quickly when necessary - it's the old story of recent games. To acknowledge and work on these things is not a detriment to the classic MO.</p><p></p><p>Too many chances are squandered. It might not matter quite so much against Wales, who are navigating a very difficult period and playing away from home. But in '23? On that side of tournament with that draw? We'll be ******. We have the strongest forward contingent of anyone and world class players in most other positions. I don't why we are not able to exploit the foundation they provide us nearly well enough.</p><p></p><p>What games have we seen recently where SA played with assuredness against top quality opposition? Not in the autumn that's for sure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eleutherarch, post: 1092975, member: 85519"] Agreed. France have a better approach. Bokke don't need to take it to the same extent of blooding so many players at one time, but it would be better for the longevity of a strong, conpetitive side. It doesn't automatically lead to a carousel like current England and ABs (although I'm sure the latter is influenced by the number of injuries sustained at the close of the SR season). I just hope progress has been made on the attacking dimension of play. Quick ball being rendered slow, kicking in positions where retaining possession would be far more advantageous, lack of game management and difficulty getting the ball out wide quickly when necessary - it's the old story of recent games. To acknowledge and work on these things is not a detriment to the classic MO. Too many chances are squandered. It might not matter quite so much against Wales, who are navigating a very difficult period and playing away from home. But in '23? On that side of tournament with that draw? We'll be ******. We have the strongest forward contingent of anyone and world class players in most other positions. I don't why we are not able to exploit the foundation they provide us nearly well enough. What games have we seen recently where SA played with assuredness against top quality opposition? Not in the autumn that's for sure. [/QUOTE]
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