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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_stormer2010" data-source="post: 978362" data-attributes="member: 39190"><p>Typical Sharks supporter; willing to move the World Rugby PotY (PSDT a Stormer) out of position and cull our WC winning captain (Kolisi another Stormer) to accommodate 3 ex Sharks players in the Bok Backrow! <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>I have a lot of time for TdT and Fassi but we'll have to see. Do you think the Sharks will move TdT to loose head again?</p><p></p><p> Its good for Fassi that Bosch will in all likelyhood play at 10 for the Sharks. My hope is that Willemse will also play at 10 rather than 15 for the Stormers which means the only competition for the Bok 15 jersey will come from Gelant (who has the inside track) or Kolbe if he gets a chance at 15. I don't think Tyrone Green will get a look in.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Agreed we can keep the old heads around and bring the new faces in piecemeal. Vermeulen has even stated that he'd love another crack at the RWC in 2023..</p><p></p><p>Its a strange one that we are world champions every 12 years right before the B&I Lions come to town. Rassie has shown you can prep in 2 years so 2021 B&IL shouldn't hamper us going into 2013.</p><p></p><p>I like the names you mentioned above. Didn't know Muller du Plessis has also left the Blitzbokke. Though I don't suppose him and Kok will get a look in not when there are more settled (in the 15 man code) and at least as classy black wingers about.</p><p></p><p>What Chris van Zyl is that? Surely not the 33 years lock?</p><p></p><p>I fully expect RG Snyman and Lood to remain staples. Bosch and Willemse have been fringe Bokke. I expect they'll get their chances in the coming years. Van der Mescht I can see breaking into a role as 4rth lock like Franco Mostert is currently. Maybe even push for a spot higher up the pecking order if he takes to senior rugby.</p><p></p><p>I'd be surprised if Frans Steyn made 2013 though. I just think we have good options in the centers between DDA, Am, Serfontein and Kriel and he doesn't have the speed for playing wider out. Let the likes of Gelant, Kolbe, Willemse and Bosch fight for the #15 jersey I say.</p><p></p><p>I do like Jaco Coetzee and am hoping for Augustus to settle more in senior rugby. Augustus hasn't quite made the same impact at SR and CC levels as at junior level. Coetzee for me has been more impactful but honestly, I can't see them making the Bok squad not unless they move away from the WP/Stormers where they have to contend not only with each other but Boks Kolisi, PSDT and Notshe AND my pick for Stormers 8 Ernst van Rhyn on top of lock/loose forwards Kobus van Wyk, Cobus Wiese (who I see as PSDT mark2) AND the actual PSDT mark2, his brother Johan du Toit. THAT is just at WP!! Count Ruan Ackermann, the Du Preez twins, Marcell Coetzee and Marco van Staden also ahead of him as they'e already been in and around the Bok setup. That is a TAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ladder to climb. I can see these guys moving on and playing elsewhere ala Braam Steyn and CJ Stander et al. We just produce too many quality forwards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_stormer2010, post: 978362, member: 39190"] Typical Sharks supporter; willing to move the World Rugby PotY (PSDT a Stormer) out of position and cull our WC winning captain (Kolisi another Stormer) to accommodate 3 ex Sharks players in the Bok Backrow! ;) I have a lot of time for TdT and Fassi but we'll have to see. Do you think the Sharks will move TdT to loose head again? Its good for Fassi that Bosch will in all likelyhood play at 10 for the Sharks. My hope is that Willemse will also play at 10 rather than 15 for the Stormers which means the only competition for the Bok 15 jersey will come from Gelant (who has the inside track) or Kolbe if he gets a chance at 15. I don't think Tyrone Green will get a look in. Agreed we can keep the old heads around and bring the new faces in piecemeal. Vermeulen has even stated that he'd love another crack at the RWC in 2023.. Its a strange one that we are world champions every 12 years right before the B&I Lions come to town. Rassie has shown you can prep in 2 years so 2021 B&IL shouldn't hamper us going into 2013. I like the names you mentioned above. Didn't know Muller du Plessis has also left the Blitzbokke. Though I don't suppose him and Kok will get a look in not when there are more settled (in the 15 man code) and at least as classy black wingers about. What Chris van Zyl is that? Surely not the 33 years lock? I fully expect RG Snyman and Lood to remain staples. Bosch and Willemse have been fringe Bokke. I expect they'll get their chances in the coming years. Van der Mescht I can see breaking into a role as 4rth lock like Franco Mostert is currently. Maybe even push for a spot higher up the pecking order if he takes to senior rugby. I'd be surprised if Frans Steyn made 2013 though. I just think we have good options in the centers between DDA, Am, Serfontein and Kriel and he doesn't have the speed for playing wider out. Let the likes of Gelant, Kolbe, Willemse and Bosch fight for the #15 jersey I say. I do like Jaco Coetzee and am hoping for Augustus to settle more in senior rugby. Augustus hasn't quite made the same impact at SR and CC levels as at junior level. Coetzee for me has been more impactful but honestly, I can't see them making the Bok squad not unless they move away from the WP/Stormers where they have to contend not only with each other but Boks Kolisi, PSDT and Notshe AND my pick for Stormers 8 Ernst van Rhyn on top of lock/loose forwards Kobus van Wyk, Cobus Wiese (who I see as PSDT mark2) AND the actual PSDT mark2, his brother Johan du Toit. THAT is just at WP!! Count Ruan Ackermann, the Du Preez twins, Marcell Coetzee and Marco van Staden also ahead of him as they'e already been in and around the Bok setup. That is a TAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ladder to climb. I can see these guys moving on and playing elsewhere ala Braam Steyn and CJ Stander et al. We just produce too many quality forwards. [/QUOTE]
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