As awesome as what the All Blacks are, they have always been vulnerable against a "gekweste Springbok span." Expect the Boks to come out firing to give the fans at home something to cheer about. All in all the All Blacks do look more blessed across the park, but I reckon the Boks will put up a spirited fight. The Springboks need a win to ensure the Championship stays open.
Prediction:
Once again a brave one and I am going with my hart on this one. Springboks to sneak it by 1-3 points.
The Teams
New Zealand: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Cory Jane, 13 Conrad Smith, 12 Ma'a Nonu, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Piri Weepu, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Richie McCaw (captain), 6 Liam Messam, 5 Sam Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Andrew Hore, 1 Tony Woodcock.
Super Subs: 16 Keven Mealamu, 17 Charlie Faumuina, 18 Brodie Retallick, 19 Victor Vito, 20 Aaron Smith, 21 Beauden Barrett, 22 Tamati Ellison.
South Africa: 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Bryan Habana, 13 Jean de Villiers (captain), 12 Frans Steyn, 11 François Hougaard, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Ruan Pienaar, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Willem Alberts, 6 François Louw, 5 Juandré Kruger, 4 Flip van der Merwe, 3 Jannie du Plessis, 2 Adriaan Strauss, 1 Tendai Mtawarira.
Super Subs: 16 Tiaan Liebenberg, 17 Dean Greyling, 18 Andries Bekker, 19 Marcell Coetzee, 20 Johan Goosen, 21 Juan de Jongh, 22 Pat Lambie.
Date: Saturday, September 15
Kick-off: 19.35 local time (09.35 SA time; 07.35 GMT)
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Expected weather: The closed roof suggests a match undamaged by climate.
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Romain Poite (France) James Leckie (Australia)
TMO: Vinny Munro at New Zealand)
There is no way that the boks has any chance to come close to a victory!! No structures, no plan, no vision except blue bull rolling. I see a dark day for SA rugby!!
ReplyDeleteLeon BBay
There we are!!!
ReplyDelete21 points in missed kicks alone could have sealed a victory!!!! HM will have to swallow his pride and change his no 10 for someone who is a better kicker of the ball AND someone that can play the game. Until then, sorry, our rugby will just stay behind.!!!