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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_stormer2010" data-source="post: 1081810" data-attributes="member: 39190"><p>Hmm, would be nice. I just think the Ospreys has an easier run in than our teams but maybe we could do it. That said I would be happy for two of our teams to progress. I can't see a scenario where we don't at least have 1 team in the play-offs. Bulls and Stormers I can't see taking an away QF- I think we travel poorly AND there would be a lot of pressure on the referee to favor the home team and there does seem to be a definite trend of home sides winning in this comp. Sharks have traditionally been SA's best travelers. I don't see that being any different as of now. I don't see them cracking the top 4 myself but you never know. They are a stacked team even without their best player in Am being unavailable but they have yet to click IMO. Some of that comes down to coaching but there are a lot of new combinations so one can appreciate it might take some time to bed in.</p><p></p><p>They have Bok encumbants in so many positions and fringe Boks in most others. I would even go as far as saying Jaden and Fassi were my form 9 and 15 middle of last year and its a pity they didn't get more opportunity. Even Notshe was in beast mode 2021. Am is a truly big loss though and I don't rate your locks- though a fit and motivated Etzebeth is worth a lot so you are building nicely. I guess what I am saying is that the Sharks are the only SA side I can see launching a serious challenge come the play-offs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_stormer2010, post: 1081810, member: 39190"] Hmm, would be nice. I just think the Ospreys has an easier run in than our teams but maybe we could do it. That said I would be happy for two of our teams to progress. I can't see a scenario where we don't at least have 1 team in the play-offs. Bulls and Stormers I can't see taking an away QF- I think we travel poorly AND there would be a lot of pressure on the referee to favor the home team and there does seem to be a definite trend of home sides winning in this comp. Sharks have traditionally been SA's best travelers. I don't see that being any different as of now. I don't see them cracking the top 4 myself but you never know. They are a stacked team even without their best player in Am being unavailable but they have yet to click IMO. Some of that comes down to coaching but there are a lot of new combinations so one can appreciate it might take some time to bed in. They have Bok encumbants in so many positions and fringe Boks in most others. I would even go as far as saying Jaden and Fassi were my form 9 and 15 middle of last year and its a pity they didn't get more opportunity. Even Notshe was in beast mode 2021. Am is a truly big loss though and I don't rate your locks- though a fit and motivated Etzebeth is worth a lot so you are building nicely. I guess what I am saying is that the Sharks are the only SA side I can see launching a serious challenge come the play-offs. [/QUOTE]
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