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[2016 Rugby Championship] South Africa v New Zealand (08/10/2016)
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<blockquote data-quote="George Ford" data-source="post: 819036" data-attributes="member: 74118"><p>Yup, this is always the big one for the SH rugby calendar. Springboks v All Blacks in SA.</p><p></p><p>I'm sure Hansen & Co targeted this fixture with a matchday squad in mind since the schedule was released, it being the penultimate match leading up to emulating that tier-1 nations consecutive wins record.</p><p></p><p>Therefore selection should be a no-brainer for them. They will most definitely go for experience and the strongest combinations that has worked best for them so far this season. Even if the Boks performance of late has been poor, not selecting your best available team would be a slap in the face of all the preparation going into this game.</p><p></p><p>That means A. Smith back in for Perenara and I think Fekitoa will be reunited with Crotty in midfield. That potent back-3 combo of B. Smith, Draggz & Savea should also resume duty, and Barrett will be given a his 1st start as pivot for this occasion.</p><p></p><p>Up front, Kaino made sure to be ready for this one too; its only Sam Cane's injury that puts a slight bud in the plan, but any of A. Savea, Squire or Dixon should find no problem slotting into that back-row. Think Savea will get the nod to start. Tight-five: Whitelock & Retallick, Franks, Moody& Coles upfront.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="George Ford, post: 819036, member: 74118"] Yup, this is always the big one for the SH rugby calendar. Springboks v All Blacks in SA. I'm sure Hansen & Co targeted this fixture with a matchday squad in mind since the schedule was released, it being the penultimate match leading up to emulating that tier-1 nations consecutive wins record. Therefore selection should be a no-brainer for them. They will most definitely go for experience and the strongest combinations that has worked best for them so far this season. Even if the Boks performance of late has been poor, not selecting your best available team would be a slap in the face of all the preparation going into this game. That means A. Smith back in for Perenara and I think Fekitoa will be reunited with Crotty in midfield. That potent back-3 combo of B. Smith, Draggz & Savea should also resume duty, and Barrett will be given a his 1st start as pivot for this occasion. Up front, Kaino made sure to be ready for this one too; its only Sam Cane's injury that puts a slight bud in the plan, but any of A. Savea, Squire or Dixon should find no problem slotting into that back-row. Think Savea will get the nod to start. Tight-five: Whitelock & Retallick, Franks, Moody& Coles upfront. [/QUOTE]
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