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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_stormer2010" data-source="post: 874891" data-attributes="member: 39190"><p>I agree with what you're saying. I also think the Cheetahs are taken defense in general more seriously as well even if I wouldn't call them a good defensive team. A lot of that is down to some of their more solid performers returning in Mohoje, Venter and TvJ IMO rather than them being a 7s side playing Union. That and Stapelberg being an actual fly half. It'll be ineresting to see which way they go when Marais and Zeilinga are also fit. There's not much to seperate these 3 as far as I am concerned. If anything they'll have better depth at 10 and can cover 12 and 15 better as well. Speaking of 15 I think they'd do well to have one of their better kickers cover 15 on tour rather than a 'kick-return-runner' per se if I am getting my thoughts out clearly LOL. </p><p></p><p>More interesting than who might be playing at 10 (they could lend one to the Kings even?) is who might come in (or even out) of the Cheetahs fold. I see their weak spots as being lock, 6, 12(ish) and 15. Marais, Zeilinga and Cassiem (if fit- don't know what the ETA is on his injury might be) might sure up the weaknesses (I percieve) in the backrow and backline. IMO they should fork out for proper world class locks. Pivotal in Euro conditions and we do have quite a number of quality locks in SA. The Cheetahs just do not seem to ever value them. I suppose the more relevant question rather than what they need will be what type of money is available and who is available/willing. Those questions have me in the dark.</p><p></p><p>They shouldn't be afraid to get old men in either IMO. Just recently Heinrich Brussow and Juan Smith were still available. Old yes but quality and experienced. Something this Cheetahs side needs and those are old Cheetah players in any case. Might lure Andries Bekker back to SA? Screw Nippon's Top League. Lood de Jager back to the Cheetahs after/while he isn't playing for the Bokke? Bulls have quality youth at lock. There are a million quality SA locks in Europe but I expect their contracts will be prohibitive. Where in the world is Johan Goosen? A possible exciting ex-Cheetahs player at center or fullback. Willie le Roux or Riaan Viljoen back at 15? I'm just musing now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_stormer2010, post: 874891, member: 39190"] I agree with what you're saying. I also think the Cheetahs are taken defense in general more seriously as well even if I wouldn't call them a good defensive team. A lot of that is down to some of their more solid performers returning in Mohoje, Venter and TvJ IMO rather than them being a 7s side playing Union. That and Stapelberg being an actual fly half. It'll be ineresting to see which way they go when Marais and Zeilinga are also fit. There's not much to seperate these 3 as far as I am concerned. If anything they'll have better depth at 10 and can cover 12 and 15 better as well. Speaking of 15 I think they'd do well to have one of their better kickers cover 15 on tour rather than a 'kick-return-runner' per se if I am getting my thoughts out clearly LOL. More interesting than who might be playing at 10 (they could lend one to the Kings even?) is who might come in (or even out) of the Cheetahs fold. I see their weak spots as being lock, 6, 12(ish) and 15. Marais, Zeilinga and Cassiem (if fit- don't know what the ETA is on his injury might be) might sure up the weaknesses (I percieve) in the backrow and backline. IMO they should fork out for proper world class locks. Pivotal in Euro conditions and we do have quite a number of quality locks in SA. The Cheetahs just do not seem to ever value them. I suppose the more relevant question rather than what they need will be what type of money is available and who is available/willing. Those questions have me in the dark. They shouldn't be afraid to get old men in either IMO. Just recently Heinrich Brussow and Juan Smith were still available. Old yes but quality and experienced. Something this Cheetahs side needs and those are old Cheetah players in any case. Might lure Andries Bekker back to SA? Screw Nippon's Top League. Lood de Jager back to the Cheetahs after/while he isn't playing for the Bokke? Bulls have quality youth at lock. There are a million quality SA locks in Europe but I expect their contracts will be prohibitive. Where in the world is Johan Goosen? A possible exciting ex-Cheetahs player at center or fullback. Willie le Roux or Riaan Viljoen back at 15? I'm just musing now. [/QUOTE]
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