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1st TEST: South Africa v Lions
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<blockquote data-quote="Jer1cho" data-source="post: 267862"><p>Here is my take on the player vs player part. I am going to go purely with who i feel is the better player, regardless of form at the moment.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>15 - Francois Steyn v Lee Byrne</strong> - I will have to say Byrne. Steyn is brilliant on his day, far better than Byrne in fact, but looking at consistency, as well as the whole package, i think Byrne comes out on top. </p><p></p><p><strong>14 - JP Pietersen v Tommy Bowe</strong> - Very close. Very VERY similar styles of play. I'm going to say Bowe, as he impressed me since the first time i saw him. Pieterson blows hot and cold.</p><p></p><p><strong>13 - Adrian Jacobs v BOD</strong> - BOD. Stupid question really. </p><p></p><p><strong>12 - Jean de Villiers v JR</strong> - As good and strong as Roberts is, de Villiers is the best line-breaker in world rugby. Still the best 12 in the world.</p><p></p><p><strong>11 - Bryan Habana v Monye</strong> - Habana. He struggled with form last year, but has put that past him, and is back to his best. This guy has been a revelation. He is far FAR better than Monye.</p><p></p><p><strong>10 - Ruan Pienaar v Jones</strong> - Very close. I think Ruan Pienaar is a better player, but Jones is the better 10. So i am going to say Jones, only because Pienaar is not really a 10.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>9 - Fourie du Preez v Phillips</strong> - Du Preez. D'uh!</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>1 - Beast v Jenkins</strong> - Jenkins. Incredible work rate, and has dominated srum time. Should be a good contest.</p><p></p><p><strong>2 - Bismark du Plessis v Mears</strong> - Mears. Du Plessis is the strongest guy in our team. But the fact that his ball skills are worse than team Jehova's witness nullifies his strength.</p><p></p><p><strong>3 - John Smit v Phil Vickery (It's gonna happen...) </strong>- Smit. His experience, captaincy and presence are invaluable.</p><p></p><p><strong>4 - Bakkies Botha v Wyn Jones</strong> - Also a tough one... I'm gonna go with Botha. </p><p></p><p><strong>5 - Victor Matfield v O'Connell</strong> - Tough tough tough. Matfield is influential, and so is O' Connell. I'm gonna agree with Speedy. Tie.</p><p></p><p><strong>6 - Heinrich Brussow v Wallace</strong> - Wallace. Brussow is good, make that great! But he is young, and Wallace has some more experience. Very tough call though. </p><p></p><p><strong>7 - Juan Smith v Williams</strong> - Smith. Most reliable player we have.</p><p></p><p><strong>8 - Pierre Spies v Heaslip</strong> - Spies. Heaslip is very VERY good, but Spies gets it with his pace being the decider for me. Why wouldn't you want a sprinting train as an 8?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jer1cho, post: 267862"] Here is my take on the player vs player part. I am going to go purely with who i feel is the better player, regardless of form at the moment. [b]15 - Francois Steyn v Lee Byrne[/b] - I will have to say Byrne. Steyn is brilliant on his day, far better than Byrne in fact, but looking at consistency, as well as the whole package, i think Byrne comes out on top. [b]14 - JP Pietersen v Tommy Bowe[/b] - Very close. Very VERY similar styles of play. I'm going to say Bowe, as he impressed me since the first time i saw him. Pieterson blows hot and cold. [b]13 - Adrian Jacobs v BOD[/b] - BOD. Stupid question really. [b]12 - Jean de Villiers v JR[/b] - As good and strong as Roberts is, de Villiers is the best line-breaker in world rugby. Still the best 12 in the world. [b]11 - Bryan Habana v Monye[/b] - Habana. He struggled with form last year, but has put that past him, and is back to his best. This guy has been a revelation. He is far FAR better than Monye. [b]10 - Ruan Pienaar v Jones[/b] - Very close. I think Ruan Pienaar is a better player, but Jones is the better 10. So i am going to say Jones, only because Pienaar is not really a 10. [b]9 - Fourie du Preez v Phillips[/b] - Du Preez. D'uh! [b]1 - Beast v Jenkins[/b] - Jenkins. Incredible work rate, and has dominated srum time. Should be a good contest. [b]2 - Bismark du Plessis v Mears[/b] - Mears. Du Plessis is the strongest guy in our team. But the fact that his ball skills are worse than team Jehova's witness nullifies his strength. [b]3 - John Smit v Phil Vickery (It's gonna happen...) [/b]- Smit. His experience, captaincy and presence are invaluable. [b]4 - Bakkies Botha v Wyn Jones[/b] - Also a tough one... I'm gonna go with Botha. [b]5 - Victor Matfield v O'Connell[/b] - Tough tough tough. Matfield is influential, and so is O' Connell. I'm gonna agree with Speedy. Tie. [b]6 - Heinrich Brussow v Wallace[/b] - Wallace. Brussow is good, make that great! But he is young, and Wallace has some more experience. Very tough call though. [b]7 - Juan Smith v Williams[/b] - Smith. Most reliable player we have. [b]8 - Pierre Spies v Heaslip[/b] - Spies. Heaslip is very VERY good, but Spies gets it with his pace being the decider for me. Why wouldn't you want a sprinting train as an 8? [/QUOTE]
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