Comments on: Steyn’s the man for Meyer http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/ An independent look at South African rugby Mon, 20 May 2013 22:28:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Atlas(Atlas) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2081504 Atlas(Atlas) Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:54:46 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2081504 Morne will win us games and we are one dimensional
But let Grant kick one over and you are champions
Classic

]]> By: garth(garth) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078987 garth(garth) Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:02:08 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078987 I think playing next to Spies makes him look like a better defender than he really is. The issues here is that 10 is your decision maker. The guy controlling play. Morne does not have the common sense and balance to his skills to execute a variety of options successfully. I think he has potential, but would need to play for a team that has a more varied gameplan to show any valuable talents.

]]> By: The Bok Identity(The Bok Identity) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078976 The Bok Identity(The Bok Identity) Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:49:44 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078976 @Alucard(Alucard)-95: “Morne is our best defensive 10, aside from Butch. Last year he was knocking back locks and stood very form against the pacific islanders”

Now I have heard it all. Jamie Roberts made Morne Steyn his ****** at the world cup and you want us to believe he could smash back locks in the tackle? Please

]]> By: garth(garth) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078972 garth(garth) Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:44:35 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078972 @umfolozi(umfolozi)-110: Yip, he is a points machine. Why is he a points machine? Not merely because he can kick accurately? There are other kickers just as good. The reason he is accumulates points is that when he is playing at 10, that’s the only way the team can score any points. No tries can be scored while you have the likes of Morne and JDV crashballing and kicking away possession.

]]> By: j59(j59) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078934 j59(j59) Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:06:01 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078934 @Alucard(Alucard)-95: China, I think thats the stupidest post I have ever read…in fact, I think you might be seriously deluded

And guys who are punting Sarel – guys, a little tip about #9′s – focus 1stly on the pass. If you have a loop pass like Sarel, doesn’t matter how many solo tries you score

Ne

]]> By: umfolozi(umfolozi) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078921 umfolozi(umfolozi) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:37:36 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078921 I am not his biggest fan but MORNE IS A POINTS MACHINE. Just in the last World Cup he NAILED kicks from the touchline that WON TIGHT GAMES. You can fantasize all day about how you wish he had other aspects to his game but BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU DISCARD. If banking points like a casino slot-machine is predictable then I’ll take it !!!

]]> By: willievz(willievz) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078914 willievz(willievz) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:49:16 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078914 @garth(garth)-107: Good backline.

I am curious to see who Meyer will select at 15.

Viljoen could be very close to Bok honours proper this year.

]]> By: garth(garth) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078899 garth(garth) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:51:53 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078899 I laugh every time someone makes a comment about test players never letting us down. I am sure such people were crocs and tracksuites when they visit the mall on weekends for a bit of excitement. Romania pick players that “never let them down”. Morne Steyn is k@k because he is very limited. He seldom let’s you down, unless you are expecting a decent flyhalf that has the IQ to make judgement calls on when it’s appropriate to kick and when he should pass or even try and break himself. He may be governed by a limited gameplan, but it looks more likethe gameplan is in place because Steyn is there and has no other abilities. When Steyn plays, we are so predictable. This worked for a little while 4 years ago.

]]> By: garth(garth) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078898 garth(garth) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:43:58 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078898 9 Sarel
10Goosen
11 Hougaard
12 Frans
13 Sadie
14 JP
15Lambie/Viljoen/Aplon

]]> By: willievz(willievz) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078874 willievz(willievz) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:26:14 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078874 @Markel77(Markel77)-105:

He looked very promising and imposing over the weekend, exhibiting skills we haven’t seen from him at 14.

A lazy player on the wing, he needs to be closer to the action to provide optimal value for the team he is playing for.

He has played 13 his entire school career.

And – of course a relevant question – who else do we have left in SA to fulfil the gap left by Fourie?

]]> By: Markel77(Markel77) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078849 Markel77(Markel77) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:57:12 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078849 I like your team Willie. Only disagree with JPP, not very convinced with him playing centre .

]]> By: willievz(willievz) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078830 willievz(willievz) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:37:51 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078830 @Markel77(Markel77)-103: I would be tempted to go with:

9-Sarel
10-Goosen
11-Hougaard
12-F.Steyn
13-JPP
14-Aplon
15-Taute

]]> By: Markel77(Markel77) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078823 Markel77(Markel77) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:25:59 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078823 My Bokke backline

15. Patricio
14. JPP
13. Taute
12. Frans Steyn
11. Gio
10. Morne
9. Hougaard

]]> By: DAS(DAS) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078817 DAS(DAS) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:01:03 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078817 Kick and Chase may be fine up against a rebuilding Poms side during a home series. But using Steyn for the same old/same old against NZ and Aus? A recipe for disaster.

]]> By: RussDog(RussDog) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078786 RussDog(RussDog) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:17:00 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078786 @Sharks101(Sharks101)-56:

WOW, I just watched that clip, that boy can kick!!

]]> By: Hondo(Hondo) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078761 Hondo(Hondo) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:13 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078761 @Alucard(Alucard)-91:
I said last week that Michalak will intentionall ruin Lambie at Loftus to reclaim the 10′s spot and nothing happened on Friday for me to revise that bold statement.
Lambie and Hoffman will get the Sharks going,

]]> By: Hondo(Hondo) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078757 Hondo(Hondo) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:57:02 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078757 No big surprise here from Meyer
The Hougaard-Styen combo was a complete failure in 2010 Test season but that was under PdV and JS watch
Meyer will work the combo to be more effective, the tired scenario of Styen receiving the ball deep and kicking diagonally long ups and unders may not repeat itself, with the likes of Dagg, Jane, Maitland, Mitchell, Beale and few more waiting in anticipation.

]]> By: Pot Blou Gevaar(Pot Blou Gevaar) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078742 Pot Blou Gevaar(Pot Blou Gevaar) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:37:13 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078742 You pick Goosen, Lambie, Jantjes et al. in the starting berth, and be prepared to suffer the consequences. IMO, I’d have Jantjes as he attacks the gain line with more verve then the other greenhorns – if we’re to believe that those credentials of Morne is dead all together.
In the end, at least two of these boys need to make the step up as natural successors in the test arena.
But two things to consider with the Bulls/ Morne
1. Bulls was right on par in the try scoring stakes when we had Louden as backline coach as uppose to Slappes. So I’d question guys like Muir’s, etc coaching ability.
2. Steyn being seen as the running option when Derrick Hougaard monopolised the 10 jersey. Hougaard left Saffa shores, while Steyn showed a more complete set of skills and temperament.
Just saying Keolings. Gameplan, etc dictates a lot of what’s on show. Ashton’s Pom side made it to the 2007 showpiece with TOBY FLOOD @ pivot.

]]> By: the artist formerly known as gunther(gunther) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078714 the artist formerly known as gunther(gunther) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:14:55 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078714 @willievz(willievz)-90:

fries with that goose willie?

]]> By: Alucard(Alucard) http://keo.co.za/2012/02/27/steyns-the-man-for-under-pressure-meyer/#comment-2078708 Alucard(Alucard) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:01:48 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=94068#comment-2078708 @willievz(willievz)-94: For the Boks Lambie repeatedly puts the backline under pressure. His alignment can be very poor there. He has no feel for the position. The only time he looks remotely world class is at 15, he becomes a completely different animal there.

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