The Rugby Championship 2016

[antipodean]

<p>Wallabies squad named:</p>
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<p>Allan Alaalatoa, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Adam Coleman, Quade Cooper, Kane Douglas, Scott Fardy, Israel Folau, Bernard Foley, Will Genia, Matt Giteau, James Hanson, Dane Haylett-Petty, Reece Hodge, Michael Hooper, Rob Horne, Sekope Kepu, Samu Kerevi, Tevita Kuridrani, Ben McCalman, Sean McMahon, Drew Mitchell, Stephen Moore (cap), Dean Mumm, Nick Phipps, David Pocock, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Tom Robertson, Rob Simmons, Scott Sio, Will Skelton, James Slipper, Lopeti Timani, Matt Toomua.</p>
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<p>No Christian Lealiifano who has been diagnosed with leukaemia</p>

[hydro11]

<p>Very sad news in regards to Lealiifano.</p>

[MiketheSnow]

<p>Good to see Haylett-Petty retained and hopefully Hodge will get a go.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Springboks squad:</p>
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<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Ruan Combrinck Wing Emirates Lions 2 caps </span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Damian de Allende Centre DHL Stormers 16 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Lood de Jager Lock Toyota Cheetahs 20 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Juan de Jongh Centre DHL Stormers 14 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Faf de Klerk Scrumhalf Emirates Lions 3 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Pieter-Steph du Toit Lock DHL Stormers 11 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Eben Etzebeth Lock DHL Stormers 47 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Johan Goosen Utility Back Racing Metro (France) 6 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">9. Bryan Habana Wing Toulon (France) 117 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">10. Francois Hougaard Utility Back Worcester (England) 35 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">11. Elton Jantjies Flyhalf Emirates Lions 5 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">12. Steven Kitshoff Prop Bordeaux (France) 1 cap</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">13. Vincent Koch Prop DHL Stormers/Steval Pumas 2 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">14. Jaco Kriel Flank Emirates Lions 1 cap</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">15. Jesse Kriel Centre Vodacom Bulls 12 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">16. Francois Louw Flank Bath (England) 46 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">17. Lionel Mapoe Centre Emirates Lions 4 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">18. Malcolm Marx Hooker Emirates Lions 0 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">19. Bongi Mbonambi Hooker DHL Stormers 1 cap</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">20. Teboho Mohoje Flank Toyota Cheetahs 8 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">21. Franco Mostert Lock Emirates Lions 2 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">22. Tendai Mtawarira Prop Cell C Sharks 78 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">23. Lwazi Mvovo Wing Cell C Sharks 17 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">24. Sikhumbuzo Notshe Flank DHL Stormers 0 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">25. *Trevor Nyakane Prop Vodacom Bulls 25 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">26. Rudy Paige Scrumhalf Vodacom Bulls 3 caps </span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">27. Julian Redelinghuys Prop Emirates Lions 5 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">28. Morne Steyn Flyhalf Stade Francais (France) 61 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">29. Adriaan Strauss (captain) Hooker Vodacom Bulls 57 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">30. Duane Vermeulen No 8 Toulon (France) 37 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">31. Warren Whiteley No 8 Emirates Lions 6 caps</span></div>
<div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">*Subject to medical clearance</span></div>
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[KiwiMurph]

<p>Where is Van Rensburg the 12? He needs to be in the squad ASAP.</p>

[Bones]

de Jongh, Kriel, de Allende and Mapoe. What's Kriel and JdJs form like?

[Bovidae]

<p>No le Roux or Pietersen.  A lot of European-based players have been selected.</p>

[Siam]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="KiwiMurph" data-cid="604017" data-time="1470633122"><p>
Where is Van Rensburg the 12? He needs to be in the squad ASAP.</p></blockquote>
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Yeah I'm a bit relieved that monster isn't in their team but he certainly should be. He's been bloody hard to tackle this last month

[antipodean]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bovidae" data-cid="604048" data-time="1470642566"><p>No le Roux or Pietersen. A lot of European-based players have been selected.</p></blockquote><br>Neither has been playing well, so that might be a reflection of form. They're also going OS.<br><br>I'm guessing Van Rensberg lost on to de Jongh based on melanin content.

[African Monkey]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="KiwiMurph" data-cid="604017" data-time="1470633122">
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<p>Where is Van Rensburg the 12? He needs to be in the squad ASAP.</p>
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<p>Crazy leaving him out. The guy is a real handful.</p>

[Frank]

<p>De Allende is also a real handful,, in the same position(though not in good form this year) and has the advantage as being classified as colored.</p>

[nzzp]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bovidae" data-cid="604048" data-time="1470642566">
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<p>A lot of European-based players have been selected.</p>
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<p>Playing the European game does not prepare you for test rugby down south.  Very few players can come down and have an immediate impact - even those who do step up take their time about it.</p>
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<p>Selecting from outside the country is a band aid, that comes back to haunt you and weakens local rugby.</p>

[akan004]

<p>Without SBW, our midfield is arguably the weakest in the Championship now bar Argentina. Can't think of an obvious (2nd five) replacement for him either.</p>

[Billy Tell]

<p>Van Rensburg isn't capped yet I don't think.</p>
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<p>If SA don't want him, I'll take him...</p>

[taniwharugby]

<p>Theres a guy in France who is a handy 12....don't wanna open that can o' worms!</p>

[Crash]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="604495" data-time="1470775833">
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<p>Theres a guy in France who is a handy 12....don't wanna open that can o' worms!</p>
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<p>Could we put out an SOS?</p>

[taniwharugby]

<p>you mean he could sign with North Otago for a few months, play a game and get an AB jersey...?</p>

[hydro11]

<p>I think our midfield is going to be better than Australia's for sure. It may not be yet but I think our players have more talent.</p>

[reprobate]

<p>shit, i would have picked van rensburg no doubt at all.</p>
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<p>don't want to say it's a quota thing though, as south african selections have always left me confused - eg smit, matfield etc well past their best.</p>

[Nepia]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="reprobate" data-cid="604526" data-time="1470779561">
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<p>shit, i would have picked van rensburg no doubt at all.</p>
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<p>don't want to say it's a quota thing though, as south african selections have always left me confused - eg smit, matfield etc well past their best.</p>
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<p>It reminds me of when De Allende was on fire and they were picking Jan Serfontein on all the time.</p>