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    Bugger: https://x.com/AllBlacks/status/1826910991138927026

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    I hope Tamaiti can scrum as well as DeGroot (obviously better around the field)
    Great chance for him to claim the starting loosehead spot.

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    No De Groot. Bower in.

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    Big loss but with Mighty Williams and Ofa T, the All Blacks have two very solid LHP. Bower, who cannot break into Otago's starting XV this year, will probably hold the bags.

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    @sparky Snap

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    So much for token Highlander?

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    @pakman said in Springboks vs All Blacks I:

    Bugger: https://x.com/AllBlacks/status/1826910991138927026

    Bugger indeed

    I am Groot

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    @cgrant said in Springboks vs All Blacks I:

    Big loss but with Mighty Williams and Ofa T, the All Blacks have two very solid LHP. Bower, who cannot break into Otago's starting XV this year, will probably hold the bags.

    Ofa to start, and Tamaiti to rampage once Boks fatties replaced. Bower is back up, but ought to fit in seamlessly if there's a mishap.

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    I thought Ofa would be better off the bench as his best years are behind him no?

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    @pakman said in Springboks vs All Blacks I:

    @cgrant said in Springboks vs All Blacks I:

    Big loss but with Mighty Williams and Ofa T, the All Blacks have two very solid LHP. Bower, who cannot break into Otago's starting XV this year, will probably hold the bags.

    Ofa to start, and Tamaiti to rampage once Boks fatties replaced. Bower is back up, but ought to fit in seamlessly if there's a mishap.

    And replaced by more fatties….

    Ofa has been used as a finisher in the two England and two Argie tests. Part of that I think has been balancing the experience but also that the blueprint for the props for the future was largely set in the finals of last years RWC.

    EdG and Lomax starting with Williams and Newell off the bench. Introduce others as they have done for new blood and keep experience (Ofa) as required. Williams had the family leave earlier so I think that has played a part in Ofa being used off the bench this year.

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    @sparky said in Springboks vs All Blacks I:

    No De Groot. Bower in.

    There can be only none

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    @ACT-Crusader said in Springboks vs All Blacks I:

    @pakman said in Springboks vs All Blacks I:

    @cgrant said in Springboks vs All Blacks I:

    Big loss but with Mighty Williams and Ofa T, the All Blacks have two very solid LHP. Bower, who cannot break into Otago's starting XV this year, will probably hold the bags.

    Ofa to start, and Tamaiti to rampage once Boks fatties replaced. Bower is back up, but ought to fit in seamlessly if there's a mishap.

    And replaced by more fatties….

    Ofa has been used as a finisher in the two England and two Argie tests. Part of that I think has been balancing the experience but also that the blueprint for the props for the future was largely set in the finals of last years RWC.

    EdG and Lomax starting with Williams and Newell off the bench. Introduce others as they have done for new blood and keep experience (Ofa) as required. Williams had the family leave earlier so I think that has played a part in Ofa being used off the bench this year.

    Agree with the thrust, but EDG’s absence throws things. The first 40 will have a heavy scrummaging focus, which is why I’d prefer Ofa’s experience.

    BTW expect no more than two Boks backs on bench.

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    Intrigued by this game. If we hadn't won well against Argentina, it'd be backs against the wall and I'd give us the win. Now I'm not so sure.

    It's all about composure for me. If they keep their heads (particularly the forwards), the new guys continue their development and the 6/7/8 combo continues on from last week I'll be more than happy. A win would be the icing on the cake though...

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    Looking forward to this one. Excluding the WC, biggest game in years.
    Probably put my AB cap on Friday.

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    @Victor-Meldrew said in Springboks vs All Blacks I:

    Intrigued by this game. If we hadn't won well against Argentina, it'd be backs against the wall and I'd give us the win. Now I'm not so sure.

    It's all about composure for me. If they keep their heads (particularly the forwards), the new guys continue their development and the 6/7/8 combo continues on from last week I'll be more than happy. A win would be the icing on the cake though...

    Similar feeling to 2022. No one gave us a chance. And they were right. We sucked. And sucked bad. We sucked so bad that loss in Mbombela didn't even hurt. But the interesting thing about that test was that SA dominated so violently yet their two main scores came from ABs mistakes and the scores should really have been a whole lot closer.
    No one is really giving us a chance again in test 1, the expectation is that we will lose. I expect us too as well but I wouldn't be surprised if we got up for this.

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    James While  /  Oct 25, 2023  /  South Africa

    Schalk Brits exclusive: What makes the Boks scrum and 'Bomb Squad' tick

    Schalk Brits exclusive: What makes the Boks scrum and 'Bomb Squad' tick

    Former Springboks and Rugby World Cup winning hooker Schalk Brits provides an exclusive look into South Africa's 'Bomb Squad' and scrum.

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    Height is a key consideration when Boks select front row In particular, Bongi works best with Ox and Marx and Kitshoff match well.

    Frans will start, but will be interesting to see if Marx starts or is seen as best off bench.

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    Colin Newboult  /  Aug 25, 2024  /  South Africa

    Rassie Erasmus set for another shock Springboks selection as World Cup stars miss All Blacks clash – report

    Rassie Erasmus set for another shock Springboks selection as World Cup stars miss All Blacks clash – report

    Rassie Erasmus is set to continue his bold selection policy for the Springboks’ upcoming Tests against the All Blacks, according to a report.

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    @pakman said in Springboks vs All Blacks I:

    Colin Newboult  /  Aug 25, 2024  /  South Africa

    Rassie Erasmus set for another shock Springboks selection as World Cup stars miss All Blacks clash – report

    Rassie Erasmus set for another shock Springboks selection as World Cup stars miss All Blacks clash – report

    Rassie Erasmus is set to continue his bold selection policy for the Springboks’ upcoming Tests against the All Blacks, according to a report.

    Ox better in the impact role imo. Steenkamp can get the hard lifting done in the first 40

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