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[June Tests 2018: 2nd Test] South Africa vs. England (16/06/2018)
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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_heineken" data-source="post: 906963" data-attributes="member: 40658"><p>I'm wondering if there would be wholesale changes for this coming weekend from both sides?</p><p></p><p>I think EJ played his hand too early with certain selections and how they play. Even the guys on this forum predicted that Daly would have a shot from 60m out, so what did England do? the very first chance they got, they went that way, and it was a monster kick too, but then the Boks adapted in not giving away penalties in the middle of the field.</p><p></p><p>So what could change?</p><p></p><p>For the Boks: There are hints that a few more experienced guys would feature, so guys like PSDT, Jesse Kriel and Schalk Brits are in the running for a chance, all would be a step up IMHO, so I'm happy with that. But our biggest issue in the first test was our defensive structure, and the more the team trains together, the better they will be collectively on defence.</p><p></p><p>For England: If it was up to me, I'd play Farrell at 10 and get another 12 in, maybe someone with a more direct approach. I would also suggest a quicker flanker, as Faf got past Robshaw and co. way too easily at the scrums. But England's main issue should be a focus on discipline and tackling technique. There were way too many high shots, and if they keep on hitting the guys high, they will get punished, especially if there is a SH ref on duty.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_heineken, post: 906963, member: 40658"] I'm wondering if there would be wholesale changes for this coming weekend from both sides? I think EJ played his hand too early with certain selections and how they play. Even the guys on this forum predicted that Daly would have a shot from 60m out, so what did England do? the very first chance they got, they went that way, and it was a monster kick too, but then the Boks adapted in not giving away penalties in the middle of the field. So what could change? For the Boks: There are hints that a few more experienced guys would feature, so guys like PSDT, Jesse Kriel and Schalk Brits are in the running for a chance, all would be a step up IMHO, so I'm happy with that. But our biggest issue in the first test was our defensive structure, and the more the team trains together, the better they will be collectively on defence. For England: If it was up to me, I'd play Farrell at 10 and get another 12 in, maybe someone with a more direct approach. I would also suggest a quicker flanker, as Faf got past Robshaw and co. way too easily at the scrums. But England's main issue should be a focus on discipline and tackling technique. There were way too many high shots, and if they keep on hitting the guys high, they will get punished, especially if there is a SH ref on duty. [/QUOTE]
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