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Post Match Discussion Springboks-Australia

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u/Accomplished_Sun4921 Fourie du Preez = GOAT 4d ago

I think bringing in Roos will make a big difference. Our loose forwards are a bit undersized. Maybe drop Marco, bring in Tshituka at 6, Cobus Wiese at 7 and Roos at 8. Kwagga can come off the bench. Yes they will be inexperienced but small loosies hurt us today so it is worth the potential risks.

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u/Careless-Cat3327 Flair Up! 4d ago

Cobus is a 4 being shoe horned to fit 7.

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u/Accomplished_Sun4921 Fourie du Preez = GOAT 4d ago

Cobus is a better 7 than a 4.

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u/Careless-Cat3327 Flair Up! 3d ago

I've only seen him at 7 at test level. He was decent 6/10.

Vincent looked far better in that role.

We are trying to say the same thing. We NEED to blood new players before next WC. Sous playing 7 is a call for help. 

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u/Accomplished_Sun4921 Fourie du Preez = GOAT 3d ago

He has barely played at test level. Tshituka and Ludwig ae also options at 7.

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u/Careless-Cat3327 Flair Up! 3d ago

Hopefully we see at least Vincent recalled for the NZ game.

Rassie needs to let go of the old guard. Siya & PSDT injury are literally forcing his hand. 

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u/Accomplished_Sun4921 Fourie du Preez = GOAT 3d ago

Elrigh Louw would also be an option at 7 if he wasn't injured.

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u/Careless-Cat3327 Flair Up! 3d ago

There's a reason he's nicknamed Elrigh Slow. 

Him & Marco would be WC if they had just a bit more speed on them like a Siya or PSDT. Great work rates though. 

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u/Tar-ZA-n 3d ago

Speed is the new meta. Good thing we have those u20s coming through.

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u/Careless-Cat3327 Flair Up! 3d ago

That new Aussie winger proved your first statement