BOK TO THE FUTURE | South Africa vs Portugal | SELECTION REACTION

The rugby keeps on coming...so the videos keep on coming. A glimpse at the future stars in Green and Gold this weekend against Portugal in Bloemfontein? My thoughts on selection.

[@caroleelliott1080]

I live in South Africa (I'm British) I love your channel as I've learnt so much from your reporting. So happy you had a fabulous time. Come back soon. 😊

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Gotta love South African winters 😅 Glad you arrived safely, Tim.

[@johannmalan2994]

Kwagga is a fantastic player, but the most impact full player in world rugby from the bench.

[@hyonimarru]

Totally agree. I quite like Wiese but am scared that he has moments where he does something bonkers that can be costly. We really needed him for the second test against the Irish.

[@71bootneck]

Missing Duane already

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Kwagga will go down as an all-time great. And yeah, I prefer getting that oomph from him coming on at the fifty minute mark and just being an absolute nuisance.

[@johanmaritz230]

@@hyonimarru yip, too many penalties from Wiese

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@hyonimarru This!!

[@blaauw9]

Very insightful, you know more about SA rugby than most South Africans. Love these reactions, learn a lot

[@StoepZulu]

Lmao this is not true, don't doubt our people's rugby knowledge.

[@63sunset]

It's a historic game .Just to be enjoyed not made to much of.

[@PaulvanderHeijden-n3k]

Tim you appreciated us! But we really appreciate you thank you! Love your enthusiasm and knowledge on the game.

[@robertfridjhon550]

Cheers, Tim!! I feel sad that you arrived to a gloomy UK; I did warn you that some of your heart will remain in SA!!! Thank you for visiting us!!!!❤❤

[@BlueBullsFan]

Next time you're in South Africa, you HAVE to try a Biltong potjie. I'll even give you the recipe: Ingredients: 1. Biltong (sliced) 2. Sliced mushrooms 3. Grated cheddar cheese 4. Cooked penne pasta 5. Cooked white basmati rice 6. Fresh Cream How to cook: 1. Little bit of oil in bottom of potjie (this will be the three-legged cast iron pot) 2. Start the layers in the potjie. First a few scoops of the cooked white basmati rice. 3. Cover the basmati rice with a few scoops of the cooked penne pasta. 4. Cover the pasta with some of the sliced mushrooms. 5. Cover the mushrooms with the sliced biltong (just make sure it's covered. Don't use all the biltong) 6. Cover the biltong with the grated cheddar cheese. Don't use all the cheese. Just cover the biltong. 7. Repeat steps 2 - 6 twice. 8. Put the potjie over the some heated coals (Low heat. You don't want the food to burn). 9. Check the pot intermittently to make sure the bottom doesn't burn. Don't stir. 10. After about 1.5 to 2 hours the top portion of cheese should be melted. After the cheese on the top of all the layers is melted, pour the fresh cream over and close the lid. 11. After about 15 minutes, you can dish up. 12. Enjoy.

[@njakes3001]

Happy to see Lukhanyo Am in the squad. Miss watching that guy. What a player.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

100% agree. But he has his work cut out for him if he wants the 13 jersey back - Jesse has been brilliant!

[@DonovanBanks]

@@Karma-qt4ji ironically, we said that about Jesse a few years back. He grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@DonovanBanks Not even ironically. A few years ago Jesse was one of my least favourite players. I used to pull my hair out every time he crabbed sideways and forced our wingers to touchline. I never thought he would be good at this level but am absolutely over the moon to be proven wrong!!

[@user-qe1tv1bu2f]

Am coming for U preggo.

[@melletmoll8602]

Cape Town's winter weather looks very much like what you've come home to.

[@daltonhartley6131]

Tim, so glad you visited this amazing country. We need our own saffas who live abroad to wake tf up.. You have done so much for SA... Rugby is massive in SA as you know. Its a culture from years before.Craven week... You have embraced SA in so many ways. Thanks so much for coming here to see SA. Your next visit will be as memorable if not better. Got to go to PSD...wine farm.. Take care stay safe

[@riavanwyk7099]

Tim - can't wait for your return to SA. You are going to LOVE Cape Town ❤. Haven't seen anything yet 👌

[@randomlyfactual1943]

See you back soon! And believe me when I say CAPE GARDEN ROUTE. You need to do it.

[@shintenkai1648]

100% garden route literally breathes life into its visiters

[@DiannaShamley]

Tim, I bet 90% of your subscribers are South African. Guys, let’s get him to 100,000

[@stephenstrydom1]

Glad you're home safe Tim. See you back in SA soon..

[@richierich4768]

Injury update according to Rassie at presser earlier: Malcolm Marx (Tibia fracture - undetermined period) Franco Mostert (Broken leg - 6 weeks) Edwill vd Merwe (6 weeks) Pieter-Steph du Toit (4-6 weeks)

[@lydiapotgieter7867]

😢

[@johanesterhuizen1842]

I heard Mostert is 6 months? I hope I’m wrong

[@whtwht]

Lol 6 weeks broken leg. Is he not human?

[@jordancollins5544]

Louw, Fassi and RG Snyman could all start for the Boks in the rugby championship. Keen to see how they go this weekend.

[@karlernstbuddenbrock371]

Sa looks forward to having you here again. Thanks for your great compliments.

[@adrianincapetown7043]

I would love to see Thomas Du Toit getting a longer-term run, as back up to Ox.

[@user-qe1tv1bu2f]

Longer term meaning, replace.

[@surfango1]

Howzit Tim, my take on where the Boks are now, and especially after the 2nd Irish test (which didn't showcase Bok rugby well), is that the Boks coaching might now start fazing out the old for the new, well in time before 2027. The upcoming game against Portugal is the likely signal for this I reckon. I see the likes of Faf, Sous Mostert (my Bok favourite), Handre and Willie le Roux being fazed out of future Boks starting lineups in favour of younger and more dynamic players that are ready to take up their starting spots. I would guess that senior players would then be used off the bench in the last 15/20 minutes of play, having fresh legs and the experience to help direct the required play at that point (whatever it is then) for the win. Grant and kobus are the obvious replacements for Faf; Kwagga is best as an impact flank off the bench ( how he was given a run at nbr 8, twice, is anyone's guess), Sasha/Mannie in for Handre and with Willie now being sidelined with concussion twice in the last 4 weeks, he may not get to play much more rugby. Damian Willemse or Fassi is the obvious choices for fullback position. We need to mix our play to become an unpredictable entity to the opposition in the future; power forwards (we have already) with dynamic backline play. See how Ireland used that against us to score their tries.Then who will stop us? 😊

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Agree with most of what you said but Kobus is 34 and we have some excellent 9's at URC level. Grant played well at the weekend but I am not sure he is the answer - would love to see Sanele given a chance. Pollard only looks good when Willie takes over all of his roles except for the kicking tee. Time for someone to step up and take over. Perhaps Sacha?

[@jasoncugs]

Very telling how difficult the Ireland test was if you look at the injuries. In the press conference Rassie said Psdt is injured. Mostert injured. Willie injured. So some forced changes but still happy with the new blood in the team

[@joeritchie2]

Spot on your thoughts about the back row, and more than Evan Roos I’m excited to see Phepsi Buthelezi’s debut….and thinking he may be a No. 8. Also nice to see Thomas du Toit back. Very interesting team.

[@antondupreez8205]

I think Gumede has way more potential than Phepsi

[@truthbetold8233]

​@@antondupreez8205 very different players though. You could reasonably have them both in the same team.

[@MrDude-ht3rv]

Good to see there is no Faf de klerk in this squad, feels so refreshing

[@JohnMichaels-fs7bi]

I think the best think that Rassie can do for Faf is to drop him. Faf need to release that performance matter and cannot be selected base on this caps.

[@Bongiduma-qc4zm]

​@@JohnMichaels-fs7bi he let me down. Wasn't sure if this my faf or what.

[@Straightdeal]

Williams and Libbok would be my choice, also a fit Moodie and Sasha Feinberg Mngomezulu as centres. A fit Damian Willemse at fullback.

[@real_bakerman]

Yes, hard agree with this!!

[@MorkelErasmus]

this backline will run wild circles around opponents, but worry that nobody in there can be the "bash-up" if needed

[@ZovuyoMdudu]

It's Sacha

[@lydiapotgieter7867]

❤​@@real_bakerman

[@ethancroft5512]

Moodie is a terrible defender. The Bulls tried him at centre and it was a disaster.

[@drFrancoisGriesel]

Dear Tim as a proud South African I agree with you that no 8 is one position which is open because Evan Roos Jasper Wiese and Elrich Louw compete not to mention Vameron Hanekon and a few others. Fullback is a position where Willie adds a lot of value but Willemse his own as well. Tough choice there in my opinion. I don't agree with Wessels at prop. Although I am a BULLS supporter he has yet to convince me. I think he is better at hooker but thats just my humble opinion. Lastly I would just like to thank you for your channel because you know the game. We love the game as do many millions of people across our planet and you were so right when you said love for rugby is like a passport! No other game or sport in the world has the values that rugby has. Win with humility lose with dignity and always respect your opponents. Your most kind words about our beautiful country made all of us proud. Thank you so much.

[@costaconstantinides14]

Warm greetings from the island of Cyprus. I am South African living here.. Keep up with your videos. Costa Constantinides.

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

Hugely exciting line-up this one Tim Going to see new sparkles emerging here most definitely Thanx stacks 👊🔥 🪖

[@anthonylees5735]

Fassi was brilliant against Wales. Nice to see him back in the mix.

[@ContendformyFaith]

And he is lethal in open play

[@truthbetold8233]

He was spectacular under the high ball, and that's great, but we ideally want a playmaker at the back. Someone who can come into the line and unlock defenses, and I'm not seeing that from Fassi (yet), unfortunately.

[@adrianincapetown7043]

Franco Mostert, Jean Kleyn and Lood De Jager all injured, so Moerat will definitely be there for the Rugby Champs.

[@martinvanrensburg4441]

Hope Moerat step up Lucky we are blest with world class rugby players

[@antonalberts9230]

So, Tim, when are you and the family moving to SA...? 🙂 We have Biltong!

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Readily available in the UK too. Delivered to your door 😋😋😋

[@jacobotha5445]

I heard the Irish weather is even worse.....

[@yvettemsnoah]

Egg Master hope you enjoyed our beautiful country ❤

[@mariusbotha5815]

First of all, absolutely love the channel and being featured on social media platforms in SA you will definitely pick up a massive follower base, I'm definitely one. A little bit off the topic, if you think the vibe at Loftus which by the way I attended and Kings Park is electric wait until you go to Ellis Park. The crowd is as hostile and thunderous as a tornado. Enjoy your time coming back and looking forward to more of your vids

[@AnDv-vp8ob]

wait till you get to Cape! :))))

[@wesselswanepoel459]

Edwin van der Merwe is injured, hence why he’s not playing. Quite a shame I thought he made the biggest impact as one of the debutants. Would also like to see Cameron Hanekom, pity he’s injured as well.

[@DomanaxTV]

I really think Grobbelaar and Ben-Jason has a chance to show something

[@BallyAfrica]

8 and 15 for me up for grabs

[@geoffnelson6756]

Seeing this, it has just dawned on me why Razzie stuck with the players who lost to Ireland at the WC, intending to prove that that team could whoop Ireland, backfired big time and short of a couple of TMO calls could have been disastrous. Be interesting to see how the up and coming talents gel in the next few games especially against NZ.

[@TipOfAfrica0010]

Backfired big time ? We lost by one point 🤦🙆

[@geoffnelson6756]

@@TipOfAfrica0010 yes that word 'lost' kinda makes a difference, all the talk before was that SA was going to thrash Ireland in front of the Home supporters, so 1 lucky win and 1 loss doesn't cut the mustard. Also after 3 fortunate 1 point wins at the WC, all we got was that SA were the greatest of all time, Ben Smith at Rugby Pass breaks the 4 wins down, not quite as dominant as the hype would suggest.

[@ronjoseph3089]

So happy you're coming back Tim and that you enjoyed you visit . You even like biltong !

[@quaziforus]

Willemse 15 VS NZ Could be some backline surprises Grant Williams

[@CoLiMuSx]

We could've had a 3rd Ireland vs South Africa, but instead we get this 😭

[@vanzylkoegelenberg9199]

at least we can win this one?

[@joshslabbert3586]

​@@vanzylkoegelenberg9199too soon bro 😂

[@mthokozisinkomoxulu8097]

World Rugby Has To Make Sure That Everybody Eats

[@CC-om8ze]

Thanks for all you do Tim.

[@shackletonsteward7401]

I think if the boks intend to play like they did in the first test against Ireland, they desperately need to bring in Hacjivah Dayimani. He would do so well in that open style of play

[@greenplasticgun]

The question we all have is, how long with Tim's tan last? Will it last until his next visit?

[@mikhailswartz]

Cape Town probably won't help his tan along judging from the current state of affairs over here.

[@greenplasticgun]

@@mikhailswartz fair point

[@stephdegoede8316]

On the point of SA winter and UK winter... this is exactly why I have been saying that the URC should be played between April and October. It just makes more sense weather wise, and will make for fewer blow-out game I believe.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Yes. If NH rugby wants to advance to another level, summer sport. They can’t think outside the box those folk.

[@martinmouton4375]

Love your fair and honest remarks. You are great for the game of rugby

[@mrthiem1627]

on the 7th of July 1997 I left Cape Town, 26 degrees, just to arrive in London at 22 Degrees, I know the feeling

[@Bobbydyland]

Can't wait to see the Lions Boys in the green jersey.

[@theborgster8497]

Cape Town weather is much like Manchester right now, should be a fair bit better when you return. Look forward to seeing here

[@real_bakerman]

9. Reinach 10. Libbok 11. Colbe 12. Mgomezulu 13. Moodie 14. Arendse 15. Willemse The ultimate backline of flair, speed and creativity!

[@user-dh9sp5iu9c]

Am at 13 and I agree

[@jeanm27]

​​@@user-dh9sp5iu9c Moodie might still need to work on his defence in that 13 position...

[@pantoffelslippers]

Agreed. I wanted that backline for portugal

[@StoepZulu]

Yes but swap kobus and grant at halftime. I promise you grant and manie will be a deadly combo.

[@njakes3001]

Am!

[@shakes7501]

Malcom Marx season is over with a broken leg Pietet-Steph Mostert Kolbe also injured so loads of places up for grabs for the championship

[@thembelanihdlamini5395]

Hey Tim. Next time you come through please do a live video. Your fans will come find you. I was at the stadium and would've loved to come meet you.

[@afikiletokwe9938]

Rassie announced PSDT is injured so Roos, BJD and Louw can compete for that 7 jersey. Manie can bring down Pollard from that 10 jersey, but i am more interested to see Am trying to take back his 13 jersey.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Kriel has been SO good but it is easy to forget Am was best player in the world for a while!

[@jj56x7.5mm]

An is finished no more a good player battle to get place in the shark team

[@lungisaadams7081]

@@EggchasersRugbyindeed, hence I thought you would have spent more time on his return after a year. He was Bok first choice 13 from 2018-2023 . Injuries hurting his progress

[@dandreehlers9817]

​@@lungisaadams7081actually if u look at 2018 whem rassie came in it was Kriel...Am was second choice and didnt start in that nz pool game...Am only came in for kriel after he got injured and between 2019-21 kriel had a lot of injuries...now hes back and here to stay

[@Ashton_Pillay]

In fmcg, they call this a bleed in bleed out. It's a happy medium as opposed to an absolute new package and expecting the same product on any given Saturday.

[@riehanvanheerden8534]

I am excited to see André Hugo Venter in green and gold. His father André Venter, was a legend in his time playing alongside Rassie for the Boks and Cheetahs. Must be a special moment for him.

[@Rooster1212]

Great show as always 👍 👏

[@gershomewilliams2845]

Hi Tim. I'm glad you enjoyed your time in SA and stayed safe. If good wine is your thing, I would recommend visiting Franchoek in the Cape Winelands on your next trip.

[@JeyesFluid]

While some players will be pushing for starting places they are very much being capped with gametime towards the next RWC.

[@jordancollins5544]

Edwill is injured and so is PSDT.

[@user-ei4oy4fv5y]

Ya I live in the UK 🇬🇧 from SA and the rugby 🏉 keeps me going existing times for our team lets see how it plays out 🎉

[@JuzWW]

For open play game, Am should be before Kriel. Kriel was used for his defence in the RWC, but Am is a play maker

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Jesse has been attacking the gain line rather aggressively too. As good as Am had been before his injury, Kriel is not going to be easy to dislodge from that 13 jersey. Obviously Moodie is the one I'm patiently waiting for

[@AvelaMasuku-jh8ji]

Henco van Wyk will be the 13 come 2027 his so good

[@SAFireDragonClips]

you were so chuffed with that video title hahah nice one

[@GeraldMoses-tl3jz]

😂😂😂😂 wow the two contrasting views outside your windows hey 😂😂😂.... well they say Durban on has two seasons, summer and summer...

[@nazeemsultan7325]

Looking at this team and the bench i would not be surprised if alot of them make 2027 and are starters. Moerat would be captain because he has been captain of every team he has been in since school. Look promising with alot of young guys and good experience.

[@AffectionateMountainRang-xv8gv]

Thanks Tim great analisis

[@tpkorea6c]

Maybe the future but a Captain must be the best in his position. We have many good locks and that will be interesting. Fly halve, also a few good future prospects. Sascha is brilliant.

[@toscabrutus1781]

Baie goeie Video! Ja die talent is ongelooflik! Groete uit LIma Peru!

[@vukilehlabangana5366]

Libbok kicking really improved after the RWC. I expect him to scythe through the AB’s in August

[@beyersvandermerwe4770]

Looking forward to the game. New faces always great to watch. Our lineouts haven't been fantastic...maybe Grobbelaar can take his changes there. I really hope everyone can put in good performances...put some pressure on the "first team" guys. Thanks Tim! Glad you enjoyed SA. You are going to love the Cape and the rest of the places you haven't seen.

[@Mr.RB123]

Love to see, Eaton Hooker, Hartzenburg, Wilco Louw, Nohamba, Tyron Green, etc etc in the mix in Future

[@robcrocker348]

Just an update for you Tim, mostert out for 6 weeks(broken leg), Ptsd out for 6 weeks(unspecified injury), Kolby out for 1st aussie test, further updates to follow

[@mr.b.pstevens7277]

Thanks for the Update Tim! Appreciate. See u soon again in the RSA 👍

[@andrewsmith706]

Great content, Tim. Thanks👍🏼.

[@nevillecoleske6368]

Yes, Edwill apparently got injured last weekend playing for the lions. Think they said he’ll be out for 6 weeks.

[@mervynfiford6039]

Quite right. Edwill van der Merwe is currently injured.

[@surendemel8297]

I think the matchup with Portugal is quite smart. Portugal like to play open rugby, perhaps this is a test run to see how Tony Brown's attack works against a lower-intensity opponent

[@MosesMatsepane]

My dream starting backline against the All Blacks is 9- Williams, 10 - Libbok, 11 - Kolbe, 12 - Mngomezulu, 13- Am, 14 - Arendse, 15 - Willemse. The intensity will be off the charts.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Not the only person who said to me Sacha at 12. So much pace in that backline! Wonder if you need a physical focal point like DDA or Andre though? Interesting one to watch

[@MosesMatsepane]

I know that Damian is the best 12, but I am adding Sacha as a Goal kicker to take that pressure off from Mannie.

[@superbowljoel01]

The all gas, no brakes backline. Moodie for Am would just add to the speed because I think Am has lost a step.

[@kellyrobbins8255]

I initially had the same concern - that Sacha might lack the physicality to be in the midfield for SA. Then I saw him run at - and then bounce right off - Furlong last weekend and figured he'd probably be fine if he's doing already doing that to props. ​@@EggchasersRugby

[@jerrybuirski2344]

Whoo! Five players from Paarl Boys High in the match-day squad! Salmaan Moerat, Evan Roos, Thomas du Toit, Ruan Venter and Quan Horn.

[@jerrybuirski2344]

And with Cameron Hanekom still to come!

[@ricardocarvalho1290]

Evan Roos and Moerat.

[@mag101able]

Most realistically to earn a 23 man shirt in the upcoming Championship is RG, Evan, Mannie, Kurt-Lee and Sacha. Thomas, Makazole, Lukhanyo and maybe Fassi could raise some eyebrows should they have a great game but that's about it. Moerat is touted as the next captain so maybe based on that but he needs to erase questions marks over him with some game this weekend.

[@daniellombard3715]

Ben-Jason Dixon and Elrigh Louw need to work hard and can earn a spot. Love your videos and podcast. Let us know your plans Cape Town later this year, would be great to meet up. Otherwise, see you at the All Blacks game.

[@Chris____zzzzz]

A few players have to put up their hands tomorrow. Roos needs to show that he isn't a walking penalty, Kwagga left the door open for him. Am needs to remind us of his class, but Jesse Kriel is on form. Feinberg-Mngomezulu needs to show his skills at 10 and Reinach has a massive opportunity to take Faf's jersey.

[@user-qe1tv1bu2f]

Wan tiera mia, oohh one tiera mia. Its a bit of, lets see what the jigsaw puzzle puts together against a 3-4th tier nation. Watching their warm up against nambia 😂 was fun. Perhaps, the new boks shud aim high and down that worlds highest score by the ABs against nambia as a token of goodwill.

[@jameswebb-hl2vu]

Pleased you got back safely your program is out of this world

[@briceoka5623]

Marvin Orie is twice the player Moerat is and that's really saying something, Rassie's infatuation with him is puzzling especially since we don't lack quality locks in SA.

[@vkeen_observer]

I actually feel that maybe Sacha might actually be a future 15 with Mani Lebok at 10. Have them both on the field. Love Mani in attack and if he no longer has pressure to kick... it could be next level

[@nevillechapman116]

No , I don’t like this. Damian Wilemse is too good to move away from 15. And Sacha is going to be epic at 10! He is a Dan Carter esque Flyhalf. Why play him out of position. Manie is not reliable, he does have some flashes of brilliance BUT Sacha is more complete

[@vkeen_observer]

@@nevillechapman116 yeah I hear you but if Damian Wilemse is not avaialble perhaps this would be a better option than Handre

[@AC-hu3xk]

Salman falls into the Gentle giant category 😅😅😅😅. May need a room mate like Eben and Bakis .

[@antondupreez8205]

You are confusing gentle with useless

[@Sa-kibonsa]

Moerat has a lot to prove us wrong so hopefully he takes the opportunity with both hands. Libbok needs to show that he can run Browns attach better than Pollard. With Damien injured and Willie old, if Libbok can run the attack and Sacha can start at 15, we might see Pollard shifting to the bench for RC as Sacha can kick. Evan Roos another one to show what he's worth, while Kwagga was good overall, he isn't an 8. Andre Esterhuizen needs a better performance after a quiet one against Wales, DDA is 1st choice no doubt but he needs to convince to keep himself in the squad and not allow Rassie to opt to blood any youth there.

[@lorenzocyster3469]

Edwill and other players was released last weekend to get some game time at curry cup level. And he most likely would hve started against Portugal.... bt he got injured within 17 minutes..

[@dandreehlers9817]

Would love to see this as our best team end of year: 1. Ox 2. Marx 3. Koch 4. Eben 5. RG 6. Kolisi 7. Psdt 8. Hanekom 9. Williams 10. Sasha 11. Arendse 12. Pollard 13. Kriel 14. Kolbe 15. Willemse 16. Grobelaar 17. Steenkamp 18. W Louw 19. Moster 20. Kwagga 21. E Louw 22. Vd berg 23. Moodie

[@EggchasersRugby]

Sacha at 10, longterm, is the one I'm excited to see. As a neutral! As an England fan it's also the one I'm scared of.

[@MosesMatsepane]

Pollard? 13? You’re smoking pipe. He’s already the stiffest 10 we have, now you want to play him at 13. 😂😂😂 Pollards only claim to fame is accurate Goal kicking, and staying calm under pressure. We don’t score tries when he’s at 10.

[@dakalodk]

@@MosesMatsepanefollow the numbers its 12 not 13

[@JuzWW]

@@dakalodk actually its 1w.

[@dandreehlers9817]

​@@JuzWWtypo...but any person who can count understands

[@evanh8749]

With the no.6 and no.8 jersey, i agree they are up for grabs. Also think both lock starting positions. I'm a fan of moving Kolisi and Etzbeth onto the bomb squad on occasion to help finish teams off, to also let young players experience grinding away big teams. Kwagga is competitive more for flank and utility replacement. Moerat has a lot to prove at test level. I was frustrated they didn't bring him on against Ireland. They needed fresh legs at lock. Reinach and Williams are likely to take the no 9. Flyhalf will be determined based on this new style. No. 12 and no.13 combinations need more tested depth, so imagine some changes in matches during rugby championships. Fullback is looking very weak without le roux and Willemse. So big opportunity there for someone to step up. We have utility options, but no young specialist getting a real shot till now. I'm excited for Ruan Venter.

[@ShamwariYako]

Very glad to see Lukhanyo Am back

[@carolinechauque5862]

If all players are available preferably my team will look like this 1.Nche 2.Marx 3.Du Toit 4.Etzebeth 5.Snyman 6.Roos 7. Du Toit 8.Van Staden 9. Williams 10. Libbok 11KLA 12.Esterhuzem 13.Henco Van Wyk 14.Van der Merwe 15. Willemse, Reserves 16. Grobbelaar 17.Steenkamp 18. Wilco 19.Jenkins 20.Louw 21.Jaden Hendrikse 22.Moodie 23.Sacha

[@carolinechauque5862]

Special mention to these players Moerat, JJ van Der Merscht, Hanekom ,JC Pretorius ,Am ,Green ,Fassie ,Morne, Quan Horn, Ruben Van Heerden and Jean Luc Du Preeze

[@shintenkai1648]

Bok to the future 😂 brilliant 👏

[@realdudevision2746]

Hhluhluwe!!! You are serious about seeing all of SA 😅

[@michaelcollier6250]

Jasper Wiese back in the number 8 jersey for the All Blacks after his suspension. He was already groomed as Duane’s successor at the World Cup. Cobus Reinach and Manie Libbok started the World Cup QF & SF so that’s a shout for a starting halfback combination in the Rugby Championship, although Far and Handre as well as Grant Williams and Sacha may have something to say. Thomas du Toit is also one who could get into the 23 as Vincent Koch and Frans Malherbe head into their mid-30’s. Pity Edwill is injured as would have been great to see him get another run.

[@lebo5281]

9 Grant, 10 Manie, 11 Makazole, 12 André, 13 Am, 14 KLA, 15 Damian Bench: Cobus, Handre, Willie 2nd leg: 9 Faf, 10 Sacha, 11 Kolbe, 12 DDA, 13 Moodie/Jesse, 14 Edwill, 15 Fassi Bench: Grant, Handre, Willie Oh, all the newbies have to get their AB debuts also. Good luck to the team selectors

[@citedcanvas85]

Experimental. Will see some interesting plays.

[@nevillechapman116]

@eggchasers rugby , what do you think of Sacha Feinberg Mngomezulu. We need him at 10 for RWC 2027. He should be starting now and get more game time

[@GeraldMoses-tl3jz]

Yes Edwell is injured. Apparently 4,5 weeks out

[@anotherstormer]

Gonna be tricky at the Stormers with SFM and Willemse probably our best bets for 10 and 15 at the Bokke but they have that flexibility and we have Libbok and Gelant at the Stormers as well. On top of that we probably need at least one of those to play in the centers for us. Gelant I suppose could and have played at 13 but its more likely we will see SFM and Willemse rotate the 12 and 23 jerseys or see Willemse in at 15. Good to have that depth though and injury over a long season will probably force Dobbo's hand one way or another.

[@louisduplessis5167]

Tim see the Ireland drop goal in slowmo. The ball did not touch the ground !

[@microcisco]

There is one player that I feel will be the next Danie Gerber, is Henco van Wyk. He's out injured at the moment for the Lions but I haven't in a long time seen a #13 like him. Watch this space.... Definitely, without a doubt, a Bok for the future !!

[@AvelaMasuku-jh8ji]

Generational talent that guy is like o driscoll h