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2012 England tour to SA

Discussion in 'Rugby Discussion' started by PaarlBok, Apr 17, 2012.

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  1. Blue John Hipwell (52)

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    Seriously, Hodgson?
    Blue, May 29, 2012
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  2. Craig Riddington Allen Oxlade (6)

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    Tuilagi will be a big loss if he's out. Can't see any one other than Farrell starting at 10 for the tests.
    Craig Riddington, May 29, 2012
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  3. Bardon John Solomon (38)

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    Not the guy I would pick but England have a history of picking him when they want to move the first choice 10 out 1. The fact he's even in the squad says to me that Lancaster thinks that's an option too.
    Bardon, May 29, 2012
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  4. PaarlBok David Codey (61)

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    To be honest, have no idea which road Meyer will go. Probably
    Lambie, Habana, JdV, Steyn, Basson, Steyn, FdP, Spies, Alberts, Brussouw, Bekker, Kruger, Jannie, Bismarck, Beast.
    PaarlBok, May 29, 2012
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  5. Bardon John Solomon (38)

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    Matt Stevens has been ruled out with a shoulder injury.

    Bardon, May 30, 2012
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  6. Blue John Hipwell (52)

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    Pity because Stevens really is shite.
    Blue, May 30, 2012
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  7. Bardon John Solomon (38)

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    Tuilagi was cleared by the disciplinary panel so he's good to go on tour.
    Bardon, May 30, 2012
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  8. Blue John Hipwell (52)

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    Now there's a surprise. :rolleyes:
    Blue, May 30, 2012
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  9. PaarlBok David Codey (61)

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    Bok team will be announce straight after the Bull Ring battle.
    PaarlBok, May 30, 2012
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  10. Blue John Hipwell (52)

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    With what's left standing at that point.
    Blue, May 30, 2012
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  11. PaarlBok David Codey (61)

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    Its a big worry Boet. Dunno if Meyer had a talk to them on the weekend. Its going to be a brutal battle in front of a sold out crowd.
    PaarlBok, May 30, 2012
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  12. Craig Riddington Allen Oxlade (6)

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    To be fair, it wasn't bad enough for him to miss the tour. It started off as a tip tackle but he did back off enough to prevent Danny Care from landing on his head and shoulders. No worse than Hooper's on Vito in my view. Right decision.

    To be honest, I don't think England has got a hope of winning any of the three tests. We will need to be at our very best to keep it close.
    Craig Riddington, May 30, 2012
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  13. PaarlBok David Codey (61)

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    Keo
    PaarlBok, May 30, 2012
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  14. Blue John Hipwell (52)

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    Ouch.
    Blue, May 31, 2012
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  15. whatty Syd Malcolm (24)

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    Dam that's not good!
    whatty, May 31, 2012
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  16. tigerland12 Ken Catchpole (46)

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    Bit short on locks without Bekker now.

    So Etzebeth, J.Kruger and probably Flip van der Merwe will be three of the locks for this series. Who else is there? Maybe one of the Sharks second rowers may get a gig?
    tigerland12, May 31, 2012
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  17. Blue John Hipwell (52)

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    Thin on the ground. Problem is neither of the Sharks locks fill me with much confidence. Either of the Steenkamps look a better option.

    My bigger concern is that this will force Meyer to go with Spies to shore up the lineout. Word was out that Daniel is considered a real option at 8 but now probably less so.
    Blue, May 31, 2012
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  18. PaarlBok David Codey (61)

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    Ja I dont like that surferboy locks from the Sharks. Etsebeth/Flippie and Kruger will be fine. Steenkamp the aerial type and hopefull the next one in. Elstadt also an option and should backup 7 and lock if necessary.
    PaarlBok, May 31, 2012
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  19. PaarlBok David Codey (61)

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    Bekker played like shite anyway in his last few outings since the Stormers returned.
    PaarlBok, May 31, 2012
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  20. Brisbok Alex Ross (28)

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    Interesting opinion from Nick Mallet below on a number of the current Springboks. Mallett has been hired by SuperSport to provide analysis on the upcoming tour. Whether his opinion is right or wrong, it is refreshing to see a so called 'expert', hired by the local broadcaster, constructively criticising the current players rather than just constantly singing their praises. If only the team at Fox Sports could learn from this.

    http://www.supersport.com/rugby/springboks/news/120531/Bekker_no_Matfield_says_Mallett
    Brisbok, Jun 1, 2012
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