Springboks 2024

[Machpants]

Oh the build up for SA v Ireland has already started, can't wait!

“When I said that after the game: the thing was obviously you shake the guy’s hands and probably 12 out of the 23 when I shook the hands told me, ‘See you guys in the final’.

“Because the way the logs worked out we were going to play France and they were going to play New Zealand and my immediate thought was, ‘Are these guys seriously not even thinking about the All Blacks in the World Cup quarter-final playing against them?’

The post-game Ireland arrogance that left Eben Etzebeth in shock

Eben Etzebeth has lit the fuse for the Springboks versus Ireland Test series by accusing Andy Farrell's squad of arrogance last September.

[Machpants]

Even more, from former international Darcy

Making some bold claims on the ‘best team in the world’ debate, D’Arcy said:

“It is the people’s favourite against the actual favourite. It is the people’s champions against the actual champions. I’m joking, but it’s going to be a fantastic series.

Interesting banter, to think that just 'cos he likes Ireland, everyone else does! People's favourites my arse

[Duluth]

Who will play No 10 for the Springboks against Wales?

With established stars likely to be unavailable, opportunity knocks for one of four newcomers to stake their Springboks claim.

[OomPB]

Squad vs Ireland

Springbok squad for Incoming Series:
Forwards: Phepsi Buthelezi (Sharks), Ben-Jason Dixon (Stormers), Pieter-Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz), Thomas du Toit (Bath), Eben Etzebeth (Sharks), Johan Grobbelaar (Bulls), Vincent Koch (Sharks), Siya Kolisi (Racing 92), Frans Malherbe (Stormers), Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears), Bongi Mbonambi (Sharks), Salmaan Moerat (Stormers), Franco Mostert (Honda Heat), Ox Nche (Sharks), Trevor Nyakane (Racing 92/Sharks), Evan Roos (Stormers), Kwagga Smith (Blu Revs), RG Snyman (Munster/Leinster), Gerhard Steenekamp, Marco van Staden, Jan-Hendrik Wessels (all Bulls), Jasper Wiese (Leicester Tigers).
Backs: Lukhanyo Am (Sharks), Kurt-Lee Arendse (Bulls), Damian de Allende (Wild Knights), Faf de Klerk (Canon Eagles), Andre Esterhuizen (Harlequins/Sharks), Aphelele Fassi (Sharks), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (Stormers), Cheslin Kolbe (Suntory Sungoliath), Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles), Wilie le Roux (Bulls), Manie Libbok (Stormers), Makazole Mapimpi (Sharks), Handre Pollard (Leicester Tigers), Cobus Reinach (Montpellier), Morne van den Berg (Lions), Edwill van der Merwe (Lions), Grant Williams (Sharks).

Players on standby:
Forwards: Jean-Luc du Preez (Sale Sharks), Joseph Dweba, Neethling Fouche (both Stormers), Celimpilo Gumede, Elrigh Louw, Wilco Louw (all Bulls), Ntuthuko Mchunu (Sharks), Ruben van Heerden (Stormers), Andre-Hugo Venter (Stormers).
Backs: Suleiman Hartzenberg (Stormers), Jordan Hendrikse (Lions), Ethan Hooker (Sharks), Quan Horn (Lions), Siya Masuku (Sharks).

[OomPB]

Wilco Louw and Neethling Fouche would walk into any international team. Can't remember when we had so much depth in TH fatties.

[Machpants]

@OomPB said in Springboks 2024:

Wilco Louw and Neethling Fouche would walk into any international team. Can't remember when we had so much depth in TH fatties.

Maybe we'll see the Double Bomb Squad, with 2 front rows on the bench and a couple of loosies that can play in the backs too!

[nostrildamus]

@Machpants said in Springboks 2024:

People's favourites my arse

I hope you found an honest pimp..

[nostrildamus]

@OomPB said in Springboks 2024:

Wilco Louw and Neethling Fouche would walk into any international team. Can't remember when we had so much depth in TH fatties.

Well you've always had width.

[OomPB]

Jul 22

Kolisi to lead strong Springbok Castle Lager Rugby Championship squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday, 10 August.

[Machpants]

@OomPB Strong, but old in a lot of places, squad. I think there will have to be a pretty high turn over before next RWC

Forever Green, Forever Gold - so green and gold rugby then? haha https://greenandgoldrugby.com/

[OomPB]

@Machpants Boet you are at the wrong green and gold.

I would like to see the youngsters getting playtime specially BJD, SFM, Grobbies, ext. Sadly AE cant tour and Moodie and Willemse still injured.

[OomPB]

Wallabies test 1 has been successful and the likes of SFM , BJD and Elrich Louw has been superb. Rassie will probably rest a few and give the others like Fassi, Mapimpi, Am, Libbok, vd Berg, Thomas Tank, Grobbelaar, Wessels, Moerat a run.

[Mr Fish]

Don't know if you'd want to bench SFM after that sort of performance - keep giving him minutes so that his confidence can grow, he definitely looked up to standard against the Wallabies.

[Duluth]

Rassie Erasmus and his 'B' teams continue to divide and conquer

The Springbok mastermind has built vast depth across his South Africa squad and his bold selection policy often pays off.