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Rugby World Cup 2015
[2015 RWC] Pool B: South Africa vs. Samoa (26/09/2015)
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<blockquote data-quote="SomeOke" data-source="post: 751049" data-attributes="member: 59145"><p>For what it's worth I don't think HM has the option to call up Steyn.</p><p>Firstly whatever the media says there is clearly some tension between the two as he's been the only Springbok since Luke Watson to actively reject the Jersey.</p><p>Secondly he was released from the squad on compassionate grounds because of his brothers death, even if Steyn has come to terms with this HM might feel uncomfortable for selecting him.</p><p></p><p>On a personal note though he is one of the last people I would personally bring, I'd honestly prefer a debutante like Odendaal, Voster or Esterhuizen because:</p><p> - He hasn't really been on form since he's come back to SA.</p><p> - He strikes me as a drama queen and a negative influence.</p><p> - He has a tendency to give away yellows.</p><p> - The one thing he does better than anybody else (long range boot) would signify a marked step backwards in terms of strategy. I feel continuing to play 10 man, territorial rugby will not win us world cups. That strategy peaked in 2009 and since then every team in the world has started requiring an aerial specialist on the wings with a dangerous counterattacking fullback, you don't beat NZ or Aus by kicking to Folau and Smith all game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SomeOke, post: 751049, member: 59145"] For what it's worth I don't think HM has the option to call up Steyn. Firstly whatever the media says there is clearly some tension between the two as he's been the only Springbok since Luke Watson to actively reject the Jersey. Secondly he was released from the squad on compassionate grounds because of his brothers death, even if Steyn has come to terms with this HM might feel uncomfortable for selecting him. On a personal note though he is one of the last people I would personally bring, I'd honestly prefer a debutante like Odendaal, Voster or Esterhuizen because: - He hasn't really been on form since he's come back to SA. - He strikes me as a drama queen and a negative influence. - He has a tendency to give away yellows. - The one thing he does better than anybody else (long range boot) would signify a marked step backwards in terms of strategy. I feel continuing to play 10 man, territorial rugby will not win us world cups. That strategy peaked in 2009 and since then every team in the world has started requiring an aerial specialist on the wings with a dangerous counterattacking fullback, you don't beat NZ or Aus by kicking to Folau and Smith all game. [/QUOTE]
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