More questions than answers about ‘injured’ Springboks, inexperienced players and the World Cup squad.
The Springboks’ injury problems have left the coach at a loose end in the tight five.
Inexperienced Springbok team could surprise Australia, but the odds are against them.
In 2007 when Jake White opted to rest his key players for the Tri-Nations to have them fresh for the World Cup, John O’Neil was upset.
As the Lions are left with red faces and the Reds host the Crusaders in the final, it’s time for the Springboks to prepare for the Tri-Nations.
Because sport broadcasting these days is so ubiquitous it is easy to forget what happened in the week prior to the teams emerging from the tunnel.
The team from Durban will have to repeat the heroics of their win over the Bulls last weekend if they are to defeat the Crusaders in New Zealand.
The grim rugby played by the Super Rugby contenders of late is informed by the rigours of the newly adopted structure.
All bets are off on the remaining fixtures as the Super Rugby tournament has created constantly changing fortunes.
It’s almost certain which teams will finish in the top four, but there are still two play-off places up for grabs, with four teams vying for them.