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Lions by 15Friday, 26 February
19h00: Lions v NNC Pumas
Saturday 27 February
17h15: DHL Stormers v Toyota Cheetahs
Sunday 28 February
15h00: Vodacom Bulls v Eastern Province
17h15: Cell C Sharks v Tafel Lager Griquas
By pragmatic I trust that you don't mean the WP or $hark$ style?‘tsek wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:43 am Very young side that, should be the nucleus of the side in 2-3 years’ time. Will be interesting to see how the Lions strategy in terms of player development is adapted given the N-Hemisphere future, will they still target age group players like Rass? Perhaps a move to a more pragmatic playing style away from typical Lions rugby?
Same here. The Six Nations matches look more more interesting to me, especially England Wales.handyman wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:10 am Pretty sure I will skip this warm up matches. Weather is still good so will spend the time outside with the family.
True. I hope that our teams will loosen up a bit and give the ball some air. We have to players to play expansive, but smart rugby and we need to be able to switch up our styles. Give Rassie and Nienaber something to work with when they rock up for Bok training, we don't want them to have to start from scratch.
Rassie and Nienaber will have to be involved by now. If this Lions tour goes ahead, and it's starting to look like it will, then we are going to be seriously undercooked.handyman wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:56 am True. I hope that our teams will loosen up a bit and give the ball some air. We have to players to play expansive, but smart rugby and we need to be able to switch up our styles. Give Rassie and Nienaber something to work with when they rock up for Bok training, we don't want them to have to start from scratch.
That's exactly my concern. You're not going to beat the Lions by playing the rugby we dished up in the CC.assfly wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:06 amRassie and Nienaber will have to be involved by now. If this Lions tour goes ahead, and it's starting to look like it will, then we are going to be seriously undercooked.handyman wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:56 am True. I hope that our teams will loosen up a bit and give the ball some air. We have to players to play expansive, but smart rugby and we need to be able to switch up our styles. Give Rassie and Nienaber something to work with when they rock up for Bok training, we don't want them to have to start from scratch.
Ja. We're not even going to have much time in the Rainbow Cup to get ourselves ready.handyman wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:24 am That's exactly my concern. You're not going to beat the Lions by playing the rugby we dished up in the CC.
Our world cup squad would be just about all available. Bring in Jasper or Cobus Wiese in case PSDT not fit. Morne Steyn as back up for Elton. Would need 2 locks. Ruan Nortje and...assfly wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:34 amJa. We're not even going to have much time in the Rainbow Cup to get ourselves ready.handyman wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:24 am That's exactly my concern. You're not going to beat the Lions by playing the rugby we dished up in the CC.
Unless we rely heavily on players based in Europe, which may be contentious but I would fully support it.
Let's have a look:FalseBayFC wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:46 am Our world cup squad would be just about all available. Bring in Jasper or Cobus Wiese in case PSDT not fit. Morne Steyn as back up for Elton. Would need 2 locks. Ruan Nortje and...
Have to agree with that. It's not looking great, is it.assfly wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:59 amLet's have a look:FalseBayFC wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:46 am Our world cup squad would be just about all available. Bring in Jasper or Cobus Wiese in case PSDT not fit. Morne Steyn as back up for Elton. Would need 2 locks. Ruan Nortje and...
Willie le Roux - only just started playing again in Japan
Cheslin Kolbe - match fit and in form
Lukhanyo Am - out of form
Damian de Allende - match fit and in form.
Makazole Mapimpi - only just started playing again in Japan
Handre Pollard - injured
Faf de Klerk - match fit and in form.
Duane Vermeulen - match fit and inform
Pieter-Steph Du Toit - injured
Siya Kolisi (c) - out of form
Lood de Jager - only just back from injury
Eben Etzebeth - match fit and in form.
Frans Malherbe - unfit and out of form
Mbongeni Mbonambi- out of form
Tendai Mtawarira - retired
Malcolm Marx - only just started playing again in Japan
Steven Kitshoff - match fit and in form.
Vincent Koch - only just started playing again in English second division
RG Snyman - injured
Franco Mostert - only just started playing again in Japan
Francois Louw - retired
Herschel Jantjies - out of form
Frans Steyn - match fit and in form.
As a lifetime Lions supporter, I lessen the continual blows by expecting the worst as my default position.Chilli wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:04 amBy pragmatic I trust that you don't mean the WP or $hark$ style?‘tsek wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:43 am Very young side that, should be the nucleus of the side in 2-3 years’ time. Will be interesting to see how the Lions strategy in terms of player development is adapted given the N-Hemisphere future, will they still target age group players like Rass? Perhaps a move to a more pragmatic playing style away from typical Lions rugby?
Where is your boyOomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:46 pm vs Cjeetahs
DHL Stormers: Tristan Leyds, Edwill van der Merwe, Ruhan Nel, Cornel Smit, Leolin Zas, Kade Wolhuter, Godlen Masimla, Juarno Augustus, Ben-Jason Dixon, Marcel Theunissen, Chris van Zyl (captain), David Meihuizen, Neethling Fouche, Scarra Ntubeni, Ali Vermaak. Replacements: Chad Solomon, Leon Lyons, Sazi Sandi, Johan du Toit, Ernst van Rhyn, Paul de Wet, Abner van Reenen, Mnombo Zwelendaba
Surely they should be playing Willemse? He needs time to get his confidence back.OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:46 pm vs Cjeetahs
DHL Stormers: Tristan Leyds, Edwill van der Merwe, Ruhan Nel, Cornel Smit, Leolin Zas, Kade Wolhuter, Godlen Masimla, Juarno Augustus, Ben-Jason Dixon, Marcel Theunissen, Chris van Zyl (captain), David Meihuizen, Neethling Fouche, Scarra Ntubeni, Ali Vermaak. Replacements: Chad Solomon, Leon Lyons, Sazi Sandi, Johan du Toit, Ernst van Rhyn, Paul de Wet, Abner van Reenen, Mnombo Zwelendaba
OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:46 pm vs Cjeetahs
DHL Stormers: Tristan Leyds, Edwill van der Merwe, Ruhan Nel, Cornel Smit, Leolin Zas, Kade Wolhuter, Godlen Masimla, Juarno Augustus, Ben-Jason Dixon, Marcel Theunissen, Chris van Zyl (captain), David Meihuizen, Neethling Fouche, Scarra Ntubeni, Ali Vermaak. Replacements: Chad Solomon, Leon Lyons, Sazi Sandi, Johan du Toit, Ernst van Rhyn, Paul de Wet, Abner van Reenen, Mnombo Zwelendaba
Excited to see what De Villiers can do with this team.OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:29 pm EP vs Bulls
EP Elephants – 15 Riaan Arendse, 14 Josiah Twum-Boafo, 13 Christopher Hollis, 12 Sherwin Slater, 11 Qeutyne Oerson, 10 Inny Radebe (c), 9 Luvo Claasen, 8 Luigi van Jaarsveld, 7 Anele Lungisa, 6 Cyril-John Velleman, 5 Mncedisi Diwengu,4 Athenkosi Manenze, 3 Lupumlo Mguca, 2 Robin Stevens, 1 Lyle Lombard.
Subs: 16 Sithembiso Befile, 17 Siyakubonga Nzuzo, 18Emile Klassen, 19 Ronald Sheckle, 20 Arnold Kleyne, 21 Diego Williams, 22 JoshAllderman, 23 Keanu Vers
What exactly is he "preparing" them for if they won't be in any competitions after this?
If you're trying to make sense of what the plan is with EP rugby, you are wasting your time. I just want the players to play, even if it is just to impress to get a contract somewhere else.
Very true.handyman wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:52 am If you're trying to make sense of what the plan is with EP rugby, you are wasting your time. I just want the players to play, even if it is just to impress to get a contract somewhere else.
Strong team. Cheetahs by 20Chilli wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:56 am Cheetahs: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Duncan Saal, 13 Chris Smit, 12 Frans Steyn, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Reinhardt Fortuin, 9 Tian Meyer, 8 Jeandré Rudolph, 7 George Cronje, 6 Andisa Ntsila, 5 Rynier Bernardo, 4 Carl Wegner, 3 Aranos Coetzee, 2 Wilmar Arnoldi , 1 Schalk Ferreira.
Replacements: 16 Marnus van der Merwe, 17 Conraad van Vuuren, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Victor Sekekete, 20 Aidon Davis, 21 Ruan Pienaar, 22 Dries Swanepoel, 23 Rhyno Smith.
So Dobson reckons they will be more fluid?handyman wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:52 am Now that we've got some rugby under our belt, WP is going to run it more.
https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/stor ... e-20210225
Sjoes.‘tsek wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 5:34 pmSo Dobson reckons they will be more fluid?handyman wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:52 am Now that we've got some rugby under our belt, WP is going to run it more.
https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/stor ... e-20210225
Nice juxtaposition there, a fluid, illiquid team.
I know that Oom is particularly looking to watching the Stormers backline playing with a soutpiel at 10.
The poor kid needs to add a van der to his name to keep Oom happy.Chilli wrote: Fri Feb 26, 2021 5:43 am I know that Oom is particularly looking to watching the Stormers backline playing with a soutpiel at 10.
Sharks also putting out a bit of a B side. Good to see a few familiar faces coming back from injury.Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Werner Kok, 13 Jeremy Ward (captain), 12 Murray Koster, 11 Anthony Volmink, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi, 7 Thembelani Bholi, 6 James Venter, 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 JJ van der Mescht, 3 Michael Kumbirai, 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 1 Khwezi Mona.
Replacements: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Ntuthuka Mchunu, 18 John-Hubert Meyer, 19 Reniel Hugo, 20 Mpilo Gumede, 21 Jaden Hendrikse, 22 Jordan Chait, 23 Thaakir Abrahams.
