sandal says...

This reminds us what a difficult assignment the first England test is for the new coach.

Posted 06:23 13th April 2012

jonesy2 says...

very odds including for a very odd concept

Posted 06:19 13th April 2012

Dingbat32 says...

do we even know who his coaching support team are yet?

Posted 18:48 12th April 2012

JayStarr says...

This is very clever.

Not only is Meyer managing to avoid disrupting the SA Super Rugby teams by making use of the bye weeks, but he is also acknowledging and encouraging ALL South African players who are busy playing well - without having to hand out free Springbok caps.

I have no doubt that it would be a highly motivating experience for all the youngsters and fringe players involved. I wouldn't be surprised to see some of them raise their games - and it might even stop some from going overseas.

It also leaves his options wide open. He can get his basic planning and preparation in now, without having to commit to a specific 2 or 3 players per position. So by the time the June tests come rolling around, he can pick the best, on-form players. And if players get injured between then and now, he has many more who are already on the same page.

It also means the Bulls and Stormers players don't have to sit in a room together in the week they plan on killing each other..!

It's a smart move, whichever way you look at it.

Posted 18:16 12th April 2012

Dylbull says...

seems like a good idea, just not sure how many of these players will actually be used. I count 5 tops

Posted 15:11 12th April 2012

Herbman says...

And so it begins...

Posted 13:25 12th April 2012