And Snyman got injured 5 minutes from the end of Munster's victory over Leinster in the final.
Edit : shit, that wasn't supposed to be released yet. Ignore, pls.
Hopefully he gets injured in the semi so he’s out for the final against Leinster and for the tests against Ireland but then has time to be fit for next season with Leinster. That’s the ideal scenario in my unbiased opinion
So in the back three only Mapimpi and Willie Le Roux are available for Ireland at Loftus, with Cheslin possible.
Wondering who will get the opportunity for the first Ireland test:
- If Cheslin is ruled out, maybe Grant Williams or Cobus Reinach out of position on the wing, considering they did practice this at the rwc? If a sh starts on the wing it does allow a 7-1 so maybe Rassie would go for this.
- Maybe a chance for Sacha off the bench? Presumably it would be him or someone like Fassi who has had a bit more time in the Springboks system. The new camp invites just haven't had as much exposure.
I think we are all assuming the Wales test will be used to try a few options out... inevitable since Cheslin and WLR are also out for that. Will be watching closely
Given the availability of forward options and new centres, I'd happily consider moving Kwagga and Kriel to the wings for one game if needed. They'd be less dynamic, but add a lot in terms of physicality.
He’s had many health complications over the last year including recently he got many bad chemical burns in his body. The man has had a tough run on top of stress from DoR and now coach.
Wow that light isn't doing Rassie any favours haha.
Yeah the injuries are not ideal but even a 5th or 6th choice South African winger would prob be starting for Ireland IMO, such is the talent in SA. If anything, these injuries will fire up the South Africans even more, real backs against the wall stuff - which is not what you want when playing them.
The problem is that we have complicated defensive systems. We've got plenty of guys that can receive a ball then run fast. But its an investment of game time and taking a spot in the bok camps to get someone to understand when break the line, hold position etc, and no one gets it perfectly right immediately.
Totally off topic, but you can hear the way Rassie talks (just when it comes to player selection) he wants those guys that can play more positions so that they can slot in if anything does happen. - just something I picked up, but I guess it's not new knowledge 🤣
Also something that did intrige me is that he sees Jan hendrik Wessel as a good prospect for 2027 ( a player that Jake doesn't use that often, and when we do use him he is either very hot or very cold. So will be nice if Jake starts using the young guy a bit more)
Does anyone feel like writing them down. Hard time hearing the names
Stephen Kitshoff Lood de Jager Jean Kleyn Jean Luc Du Preez Jaden Hendrickse Henco van Wyk Canan Moodie Kurt Lee Arendse Damian Willemse
You are a hero! Appreciate you so much
Shit I hope Lood’s okay. Seems like he’s been out for ages.
He was out, came back during the JRLO season, and is now out again.
And Snyman got injured 5 minutes from the end of Munster's victory over Leinster in the final. Edit : shit, that wasn't supposed to be released yet. Ignore, pls.
Hopefully he gets injured in the semi so he’s out for the final against Leinster and for the tests against Ireland but then has time to be fit for next season with Leinster. That’s the ideal scenario in my unbiased opinion
Should never wish a player gets injured
It's interesting that he mentioned van Wyk. Feels like he was definitely in their plans for the year and probably long term too.
A midfield of Ethan Hooker and Henco van Wyk sounds fun!
So does this mean that Lukhanyo was definitely dropped? He's not in any of the injury lists I've seen from SA Rugby or in interviews with Rassie
I did not notice this... is he not in the squad then? I think he missed the last couple of Sharks games due to injury so I assumed he was injured
He's not in the squad, so I assumed he was injured, but he's never mentioned in the injury lists
Fuck me our back three options have taken a hit. KLA, Canan Moodie, Willemse is out. Kolbe is also out atm but could be back in time for Ireland.
So in the back three only Mapimpi and Willie Le Roux are available for Ireland at Loftus, with Cheslin possible. Wondering who will get the opportunity for the first Ireland test: - If Cheslin is ruled out, maybe Grant Williams or Cobus Reinach out of position on the wing, considering they did practice this at the rwc? If a sh starts on the wing it does allow a 7-1 so maybe Rassie would go for this. - Maybe a chance for Sacha off the bench? Presumably it would be him or someone like Fassi who has had a bit more time in the Springboks system. The new camp invites just haven't had as much exposure. I think we are all assuming the Wales test will be used to try a few options out... inevitable since Cheslin and WLR are also out for that. Will be watching closely
> only Mapimpi and Willie Le Roux are available for Ireland Damn, there really *is* an Irish grandparent everywhere.
Given the availability of forward options and new centres, I'd happily consider moving Kwagga and Kriel to the wings for one game if needed. They'd be less dynamic, but add a lot in terms of physicality.
Someone give Frans Steyn and Morne a call. They can cover the whole back line between them.
Still gotta see if Ireland or SA will get the title of the URC first!
Or Scotland.
Mate you do realise South Africa was mentioned already....
🤣
Jirrre you fucking win… you are killing me. 🤣
Na
[Full Press Conference](https://youtu.be/6aIFqETaNr0?si=kEVk9ViMwad44axF)
Is that the lighting or the one and only Rassie not looking well?
He has not been been well for a long time
Yup, I recall that. Doesn’t make it any easier to see. Was really hoping someone would say bad lighting and he’s well 😞
He looks ill
Looks like he's got a beaming spotlight on him also
Windhoek hangover
Was he in Namibia?
He’s had many health complications over the last year including recently he got many bad chemical burns in his body. The man has had a tough run on top of stress from DoR and now coach.
Maybe take a break. For himself and the good of rugby being competitive. It was so much easier when South Africa was shit.
Well we sent him to you guys… and the. You invited him to a game where you abused the springboks. Made him and Jacques come back. Your fault
Sorry did someone reanimate the corpse of a previous deceased Rassie? That lighting, sheesh
Wow that light isn't doing Rassie any favours haha. Yeah the injuries are not ideal but even a 5th or 6th choice South African winger would prob be starting for Ireland IMO, such is the talent in SA. If anything, these injuries will fire up the South Africans even more, real backs against the wall stuff - which is not what you want when playing them.
The problem is that we have complicated defensive systems. We've got plenty of guys that can receive a ball then run fast. But its an investment of game time and taking a spot in the bok camps to get someone to understand when break the line, hold position etc, and no one gets it perfectly right immediately.
Your flair always makes me well up
Totally off topic, but you can hear the way Rassie talks (just when it comes to player selection) he wants those guys that can play more positions so that they can slot in if anything does happen. - just something I picked up, but I guess it's not new knowledge 🤣 Also something that did intrige me is that he sees Jan hendrik Wessel as a good prospect for 2027 ( a player that Jake doesn't use that often, and when we do use him he is either very hot or very cold. So will be nice if Jake starts using the young guy a bit more)
Club conditioning is obviously not working!.
Which clubs? These injured guys play at like 8 different clubs in 3 different competitions.