@chjones9 Also thought Peyper was fine. Tough for him alone to manage Eng’s d/line & last feet. Zero consistency on Farrell’s no arms tackle in Nov vs Tipuric’s on Sat - but thought he remained coherent through 80 on Sat. Don’t think it will be last time Farrell is outshone by oppo skipper
@chjones9 But I agree with the overall point - that this is not far off. I think the issue for Boks is the gap that Rassie has left at 9 and 15, as he’s been so reliant on de Klerk & Le Roux. But I don’t think it will impact too much with strength of Boks pack
@chjones9 Agreed but to be clear Boks are missing; Mtawarira, Jaco Kriel & Lambie. Confused why Serfontein is not on tour - given he’s now fit and SA player of ‘17. Argument that all 4 would start + de Klerk & Le Roux
@chjones9 Sorry, I was implying they’re all in the mix. Agree, I wouldn’t start Beast ahead of Kitshoff. I believe Lambie is in Rassie’s plans - def in 23. I would start either Louw or Kriel with Vermeulen at 8. Serfontein probably comes in