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<blockquote data-quote="BokMagic" data-source="post: 174045"><p>Well, the biggest difference between the 2 sides over the last 5 years or so have been up front in the tight 5, where the Bulls have completely dominated. However, in Matfield and Gary Botha, they`ve lost the backbone of their awesome lineout, and with a rookie fullback, the Bulls might just be vulnerable.</p><p></p><p>The Stormers will have a brilliant tactician as a new coach, a new captain who will have the respect of all of his teammates, as well as crucially- A DECENT TIGHTHEAD! Brian Mujati was pretty close to the best tighthead on display in 2007 from all 5 SA franchises, and now he`ll be a man in black, so to speak. Added to that, the considerable beef added by new lock signing Adriaan Fondse, a younger version of Bakkies Botha, it looks as if the Stormers will finally be able to compete up front.</p><p></p><p>Hmmm, these early season games can really go both ways, and what with early season humidity, the handling on both sides will probably be below par. So I`m thinking a pretty tight game, with a try or 2 apiece, and a victory margin of less than 5 points. And I`m picking Peter Grant to make the important kicks <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BokMagic, post: 174045"] Well, the biggest difference between the 2 sides over the last 5 years or so have been up front in the tight 5, where the Bulls have completely dominated. However, in Matfield and Gary Botha, they`ve lost the backbone of their awesome lineout, and with a rookie fullback, the Bulls might just be vulnerable. The Stormers will have a brilliant tactician as a new coach, a new captain who will have the respect of all of his teammates, as well as crucially- A DECENT TIGHTHEAD! Brian Mujati was pretty close to the best tighthead on display in 2007 from all 5 SA franchises, and now he`ll be a man in black, so to speak. Added to that, the considerable beef added by new lock signing Adriaan Fondse, a younger version of Bakkies Botha, it looks as if the Stormers will finally be able to compete up front. Hmmm, these early season games can really go both ways, and what with early season humidity, the handling on both sides will probably be below par. So I`m thinking a pretty tight game, with a try or 2 apiece, and a victory margin of less than 5 points. And I`m picking Peter Grant to make the important kicks :D [/QUOTE]
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