bruce says...

Much much better that they use these games for development and experimentation than the test matches. there has to be a place where players can be tested and where experience can be gained, and these "second team" sides are a great place for the true class to show before being promoted to the big leagues.

The scrumming though was woeful - I don't think I've seen as bad a scrum in a Springbok team, of any description, in a long long time.

And give credit where it's due - The much maligned Earl rose had a good game at fullback. Alas he has Gaffie du Toit syndrome and needs to be a lot more consistent. He still has too many "bad games" to make the step up to the big leagues.

Posted 05:37 09th November 2009

alice says...

this is insane................Chilli Boy is the worst of all..........."At this level you can't wait for someone to do that. If you can't do it yourself it's best that you sit at home." his comment! what a joke...! he is the one that should be sitting at home..he doesnt even feature in the Blue Bulls pack.. what a shameful attempt at rugby from the emerging springboks..first off, management should be fired.. second off, the team should be fired except for a handful of players..viz. olivier, deysel, - this is bad, as i cannot recall who else plays in the team... oh yes... dewald potgieter...............thats about it.

Posted 15:18 07th November 2009