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<blockquote data-quote="saulan" data-source="post: 1093243" data-attributes="member: 60236"><p>I guess I'm thinking more depth in the backs across positions is good because we have decent coverage as you say on the outside backs, but we have a great history of getting 4-5 injuries in a single position (specifically flyhalf) so anyone that can provide more depth there (where I already think we are lacking) I think provides great value.</p><p></p><p>Outside backs we should be good, strong started and decent coverage both from the current crop and up and coming youngsters playing in the U20 tournament at the moment. Generally we are strong at generating these players in the WC so not concerned here. Centers as you say, we have many here, outside of Willemse I wouldn't say any of them really are going to be in the running for Springboks, but there is some depth in there. Flyhalf is always a Stormers nightmare. We have a decent playmaker there now and two young up and coming players, but I'd like the extra cover. Scrumhalf we do have depth here, so should be ok.</p><p></p><p>On loose forwards we have got Willie Engelbrecht coming in from winning the Currie Cup with the Pumas which adds a bit more depth, hopefully Dobson can pull some magic there to get the best out of him like he has with some of the others that have come through. I don't feel like we have the same depth in loose forwards that we have had historically though. Would love to get PSDT back, hopefully either next year or the year after as he would be a great asset both in depth of loose forwards and of locks.</p><p></p><p>Locks is my area of concern, two players prone to giving out cards (Moerat and Smith), one relatively consistent but not someone who sets things alight (Orie) and then one more who I think has been relatively consistent as a reserve (Van Rhyn). But we definitely need more depth here, especially with fatigue from all the games we are going to play. </p><p></p><p>Props I don't have too many concerns given we always produce strong talent here and we do have two of the best in the world at the moment. Although I am aware that our third choice we have starts getting fairly dicey (albeit with years of experience in Vermaak). Hooker I am actually glad we have gotten Dweba, he was great last season and I think we need someone to challenge and push for that starting slot (I think he will be our starter) - especially given how poorly our lineout functioned this year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="saulan, post: 1093243, member: 60236"] I guess I'm thinking more depth in the backs across positions is good because we have decent coverage as you say on the outside backs, but we have a great history of getting 4-5 injuries in a single position (specifically flyhalf) so anyone that can provide more depth there (where I already think we are lacking) I think provides great value. Outside backs we should be good, strong started and decent coverage both from the current crop and up and coming youngsters playing in the U20 tournament at the moment. Generally we are strong at generating these players in the WC so not concerned here. Centers as you say, we have many here, outside of Willemse I wouldn't say any of them really are going to be in the running for Springboks, but there is some depth in there. Flyhalf is always a Stormers nightmare. We have a decent playmaker there now and two young up and coming players, but I'd like the extra cover. Scrumhalf we do have depth here, so should be ok. On loose forwards we have got Willie Engelbrecht coming in from winning the Currie Cup with the Pumas which adds a bit more depth, hopefully Dobson can pull some magic there to get the best out of him like he has with some of the others that have come through. I don't feel like we have the same depth in loose forwards that we have had historically though. Would love to get PSDT back, hopefully either next year or the year after as he would be a great asset both in depth of loose forwards and of locks. Locks is my area of concern, two players prone to giving out cards (Moerat and Smith), one relatively consistent but not someone who sets things alight (Orie) and then one more who I think has been relatively consistent as a reserve (Van Rhyn). But we definitely need more depth here, especially with fatigue from all the games we are going to play. Props I don't have too many concerns given we always produce strong talent here and we do have two of the best in the world at the moment. Although I am aware that our third choice we have starts getting fairly dicey (albeit with years of experience in Vermaak). Hooker I am actually glad we have gotten Dweba, he was great last season and I think we need someone to challenge and push for that starting slot (I think he will be our starter) - especially given how poorly our lineout functioned this year. [/QUOTE]
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