Right?? Manie should never have been in that game. He is not experienced enough for wc rugby. I hope he sits on bench for rest of tournament. I mean 20%kick rate 🙄 disgusting. His kak kicking put Faf under pressure as well. Fine, he tackled and passed well, but his job is to kick with accuracy.
Its Mannie that puts the team under tremendous pressure. If South Africa was serious about an attacking backline you need mids like Ruan Janse Van Rensburg Henco van Wyk and that colourd kid at 12 from the Stormers... it's a farce to play Libbok and what's worse is that he seems to be our only backup? Rassie has done nothing to blood new talent in his tenure only quotas. We going to see the cracks next year as it's already in our junior levels... SARU showed it's hand against Arg in the rugby championship and they have yet to announce a replacement for Rassie. I can tell you Stix won't hi down well with the public
Best flyhalf SA has ever produced. The fact that he can crashball, defend, open play kick, kick at poles and distribute makes him the most all round flyhalf in SA. Libbok can only sidestep, open play kick and distribute. "can't take on a solid defensive system, can't defend which means someone else has to cover him, and the obvious one"
Still remember when Handre and Beauden were introduced to the Boks and AB's as the new generation of exceptional playmakers. Still both amongst the best in the world. I wonder if Manie's improvement will force Handre to becoming used in a different ala Richie Mo'unga and Beauden with the AB's...
Barrett was once the in form first five but with Mo’unga there foster doesn’t know where to put him he’s to good to cut from the AB’s in his day he was 10 times better than Mo’unga! Mo’unga crumbles under pressure
South Africa missed 11 points worth of kicks against the Irish. If only Pollard took those chances.... And Pollard is more than just a great goal kicker. He's a world class rugby player. Can't wait to see him back in action.
We like you too man. SA NZ rivalry is what makes rugby what it is. Both countries have had ups and downs but when SA face NZ you know your in for good game. NZ have the most respectful players and fans - just humble people.
He is such an amazing player. its so disrespectful to even compare him to Manie. I just dont get why people go crazy over libbok. Pollard passes well, does cross kicks, amazing goal kicks, he is strong, fast, reads the game like no one else, and most importantly, saved our asses in the world cup. give the man his respect
The Boks should have both Pollard and Libbok in the squad. Libbok at 10 and Pollard at 12. That’ll be a good combo because they both played together at Blue Bulls. Libbok will be the attacking weapon mid game and Pollard doing the kicks whilst doing his big hits. The super 10 formation will definitely be solid.
I think Mapimpi might make it back into the team. KLA did not have his best game against Ireland, he is still a work in progress. Mapimpi however has the experience and is a strong player.
We think he is one of the best flyhalves in the world, so why play him at 13? Sorry for the rest of the rugby world who wished we would stick with "Manie can't kick Libbok", Pollard is back. Manie needs to work on his BMT and goalkicking.
@@christiaanwilhelmnieuwoudt7713 Yep but Libbok does seem to get that line going so I'm sure both ways will work. We need to hammer Tonga to make a statement.
I think both Willemse and Libbok are becoming consistent, Libbok’s defensive work has been amazing lately. Agree that Pollard should start for now, if his kicking is in a good place.
@@Me-ic3li Libbok had a 18% tackle success rate in the friendly matches before the RWC. 1 out of every 5.5 tackles made. We can't win a WC with him. Fly half is the channel the opposing forwards run at when receiving the ball. I think they need to start Libbok more often in international games after the RWC to develop him, but as of now, he is not ready.
It's his defence that's why we like him... Teams run onto Libboks channel and man handel him, Pollard is a way more dominant presence and his kicking out of hand is way better
He is way more balanced and his kicking and defense is way better... we have great outside backs so should be good. Give the ball to Kolbe he will find that tryline
Loved him in u20s while still in High School and think I'd take him over Dan Carter . Hear me out guys. DC is the one. Probably the best (in my humble opinion, the best). No BUTS here. Pollard is the perfect fly half for what the Boks want to achieve I'd even go as far as saying he is even more talented than Manie and Willemse. And those guys have pedigree. I'm not comparing kicks because that's another topic. In terms of pure talent, Pollard is up there with the best that have ever done it. Not sure what to do with Mannie now. He's been good but kicking is a mzansi staple. Grant Williams and Hendrickse need to be given a chance. Rienach too actually which brings back the Q of why so many half-backs? Nkosi sikelela iAfrica
Faf is the incumbent. The guy is a genius grant is young and he has a bright future but his game is still not rounded enough. Boks play off 9 we not NZ who plays off 10. I think grant is going to be an all time great but Faf is amazing... he lives the big games
When was he not first choice? It's amazing how the quota squad revolt at a white player coming back from injury! If Siya doesn't learn to fetch as a 6 Rassies should drop him for kwagga next. As a captain he should of filled that role now that Marx is out... These quotas must play to earn a spot, that's the problem under Rassie to much dead weight
@@lukasvanderwesthuizen7893 Im sorry but are you blind🤣pollard can attack yes but manie puts the ball exactly where he wants it, in the hands of the wings or with perfect line kicks, what are you even on about??
@@lukasvanderwesthuizen7893 I still feel the same, Libbok can't kick at the post for shit but he is still amazing on the attack? Did you not just see him finding touch pefectly and the plays he set up was amazing. Look here is what we need, manie on 10, pollard on bench, you tell mannie as soon as he starts kicking kak then we sub him out, will force him to evolve or then just crumble, gee die fokken jong n trail by fire
