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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 380605" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>Was considering starting a need thread for the Stormers v Highlanders match, but I see the conversation on the match has already started in this thread, so I'll just post my thoughts in here <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Unfortunately (for the Highlanders) the Stormers team looks stronger than last week - I really rate both Aplon and Duvenage, while Fourie could be very dangerous from the bench. </p><p></p><p>The Highlanders team has yet to be announced, but I wouldn't expect too many changes. Joseph may be tempted to rotate a couple of his players (particularly in the forward pack) as they have played a very physical game three weeks in a row, so there may be some sore bodies. I'd expect Donnelly to be back in the starting lineup, alongside either Bekhuis or Hoeata, while they may also be tempted to start John Hardie on the openside flank to give Soakai a rest. I don't expect they will make any changes to the Highlanders backline, as it was very effective last week against the Bulls.</p><p></p><p>I will wait until the Highlanders starting team has been announced before I make my prediction.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 380605, member: 24910"] Was considering starting a need thread for the Stormers v Highlanders match, but I see the conversation on the match has already started in this thread, so I'll just post my thoughts in here ;) Unfortunately (for the Highlanders) the Stormers team looks stronger than last week - I really rate both Aplon and Duvenage, while Fourie could be very dangerous from the bench. The Highlanders team has yet to be announced, but I wouldn't expect too many changes. Joseph may be tempted to rotate a couple of his players (particularly in the forward pack) as they have played a very physical game three weeks in a row, so there may be some sore bodies. I'd expect Donnelly to be back in the starting lineup, alongside either Bekhuis or Hoeata, while they may also be tempted to start John Hardie on the openside flank to give Soakai a rest. I don't expect they will make any changes to the Highlanders backline, as it was very effective last week against the Bulls. I will wait until the Highlanders starting team has been announced before I make my prediction. [/QUOTE]
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