Instead of going in the obvious direction (comfort zone) of lots of looseforward T-rex’s, go the other way instead, with more Raptors…

To be fair, at the beginning of this year, I wouldve also stuck with Morne.
And we cant be overly-shocked at Kirchner’s inclusion – any coach would stick with players he knows (Jake relied on his U21s too).
If Morne kickis 90/95% penalties and good touch finders, then we cant complain too much.

However, by now HM must skrik wakker.
Elton deserves at LEAST 7 Tests (what Morne had this year) to either prove or disprove his aptitude for Test rugby.

Lambie deserves at least 7 Tests (like Kirchner has had) to prove or disprove his form.
Goosen and Taute must be understudies and get 10/20 mins game time.
by 2014 HM knows who his starters are for RWC (but he should be trying to win every Test match, like he said in the beginning. If the Boks win the Tests, then the selections for RWC are obvious no?)

The forwards seem to be coming right (thank goodness for Flouw and Duane being picked) and our tight 5 will improve with Coenie back and hopefully Bekker recovers 100% to continue to make an impact from the bench (nothing wrong with Juandre starting).
So the pressure is on 9 and 10 to make use of the improving forward effort, and then the rest of the backline to make it count.
The botched try between Kirchner and Habana against ABs was unforgiveable at their level.
The messed up try against the Wallabies (Morne’s skip-pass) equally so.

I recall JdV talking about “we need to get experience and fast” (I think it was after the Wallabies game) but it is often the more experienced Boks (mostly found in the backline) letting the Boks down.

Lambie has proven his character and dedication by staying in SA and playing to be a Bok. Same with Elton. The boys want that green jersey, more then we can ever imagine, and we should respect them for their dedication

I wish they will blow him up, last time he did it I wanted to throw my beer can at the tv screen in frustration! On that occassion he eventually picked up the ball just to lob it into the hands of an eagerly awaiting opposition fullback!

Sheesh that was bad…I blame my keyboard!

I’ll have a go, he takes a few steps before throwing a loopy pass!

Very annoying but hardly illigal…

HM, really boet you need to up your game……..

Etsebeth doesnt seem fit enough for 80mins,
I wouldnt change much from the last outing. I recon Morne will be benched or subbed early. hopefully benched.
Loosies seemed to be good together so i would stick with them.
I think it is time Lambie filled the flyhalf possie as we play Oz first.