Ultimately we need a flyhalf who can kick. Libbok in general game play is incredible but if you think the RWC game against Ireland we would have won if the kicks that were expected to be kicked over were successful.
"We don't need the best players, we need the right players" - Rassie Obviously Rassie knows more than us about him - perhaps he's spoken to Eben or other teammates of him to get the down low. Could be anything - like temperament, work ethic, attitude, things we don't see. So no need to throw Rassie under the bus.
I think siya Masuku should not be called up in 2024. He just came from an injury. He is playing well but he can still improve. Plumtree said we haven't seen the best of him. Let him ease into his peak form at the sharks, its only his 1st season. We don't want him to choke in test rugby cause of premature selection. Masuku is playing with alot of Boks at the Sharks. This will only make him become stronger. Lastly, he's still learning the sharks system with a new coach. Don't now confuse him with learning a new Bok system. He needs to organize his backline for defence a bit better. Sharks as a whole are appalling on defence.
While Masuku is doing great things, leave him where he is this year. Let him consolidate his gains. Then bring him into alignment camps next year. Libbock and Pollard are 1st choice. Then we have other options currently in the alignment camp. Won't be surprised to see Willemse have a stint.
I would love for Masuku to receive an alignment call-up and even earn a Test cap, but unfortunately, age isn't on his side. Rassie will be focused on building for the future, so players like Nohamba and Hendrikse are more likely to get the nod unless Masuku maintains his Man of the Match performances. I wouldn't be surprised if Bosch got a call up before Masuku but you never know but I just don't see it happening.
You still have Sasha Mnogenzulu who is the future at 10. Options are unfortunately against this guy no matter how well he’s playing, he’ll need a lot more MOTM performances..
The days of having a Pat Lamby type flyhalf are over. If you look at all the flyhalves Rassie has picked, they have always been 1.8m+ guys. The game have moved away from playing small 10's.
Lekker analysis my guy. Dig the videos. I'd prefer Masuku over Nohamba, but thats just me. Either way, a fit Pollard will probably be 1 st choice. If Masuku manages a great final on the 24th it would go a long way to convince Rassie.
In my opinion i give him a bit more game time. But yeah I think he should get a chance. Even if he starts from bench. Just to lock him in for future Springbok teams, otherwise some Euro or Japanese club will probably buy him up. We can let that happen. He’s a great talent. Solid in everything he does.
Ewe...rassie is rasist, hi would leave Fasi nd put Sacha at 15...what abt fasi leaning his game is Sacha so important that other players......that's bullshit.....Rassie is rassist.finish...how many years must players must kiss ass...shit...shit
I also don't think Masuku is ready. Many players have a good season, but cannot persist and does not really show what it takes. He is small, cannot really kick and don't have that killing instinct. I just don't think he is the future. In SA we have a 10 problem.