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<blockquote data-quote="Draggs" data-source="post: 473433" data-attributes="member: 42052"><p>If an outsider can cast his view in:</p><p>We all know the Stormers have wonderful backs capable of scoring plenty of tries, and they would dominate if they played in Pretoria, Bloem, or Durban. Once Andries Bekker's annual injury occurs, the Stormers scrum goes to pot and they struggle against the mildest of packs. Carstens is a good signing, but their current props just won't cut it. Backrow might be a worry with Louw out, as many have said.</p><p></p><p>Not sure about the forwards, but I'll nominate this backline:</p><p></p><p>09 Duvenage. Very good player, will benefit from Januarie leaving.</p><p>10 Grant. Started excellent last year, very good kicking but his running game is lacking at times.</p><p>11 van den Heever. Bags of pace, will complement Aplon's style. Habana's form has hardly improved so I wouldn't pick him.</p><p>12 de Villiers. His form was up and down but I still think he has a few seasons left in him.</p><p>13 de Jongh. Needs to pass more, but a dangerous runner when he has a little bit of space.</p><p>14 Aplon. Suspect in defence, better off on the wing than fullback. Elusive runner, must start.</p><p>15 Pietersen. Percy Montgomery's evil twin has returned! Not seen too much of him, but a solid player who is more reliable than Aplon at 15.</p><p></p><p>20 Groom/Schreuder?</p><p>21 Catrakilis</p><p>22 Habana</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Draggs, post: 473433, member: 42052"] If an outsider can cast his view in: We all know the Stormers have wonderful backs capable of scoring plenty of tries, and they would dominate if they played in Pretoria, Bloem, or Durban. Once Andries Bekker's annual injury occurs, the Stormers scrum goes to pot and they struggle against the mildest of packs. Carstens is a good signing, but their current props just won't cut it. Backrow might be a worry with Louw out, as many have said. Not sure about the forwards, but I'll nominate this backline: 09 Duvenage. Very good player, will benefit from Januarie leaving. 10 Grant. Started excellent last year, very good kicking but his running game is lacking at times. 11 van den Heever. Bags of pace, will complement Aplon's style. Habana's form has hardly improved so I wouldn't pick him. 12 de Villiers. His form was up and down but I still think he has a few seasons left in him. 13 de Jongh. Needs to pass more, but a dangerous runner when he has a little bit of space. 14 Aplon. Suspect in defence, better off on the wing than fullback. Elusive runner, must start. 15 Pietersen. Percy Montgomery's evil twin has returned! Not seen too much of him, but a solid player who is more reliable than Aplon at 15. 20 Groom/Schreuder? 21 Catrakilis 22 Habana [/QUOTE]
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