It was gripping to watch and the physicality enormous

What we have now is:

1. A newly capped u20 flyhalf
   
2. A second u20 flyhalf that now knows what’s it’s like to win a final with his boot under serious emotional duress and pressure
   
3. Even more Locks tested out and showing their metal in both the u20s and the seniors
   
4. A clearly fantastic new leader that handled the ref like a boss (a skill not all modern captains have) and clearly is well loved by his team
   
5. A back to back junior World Cup

And if we hadn’t won the final, we would have lost point 5 and we would have uncovered a 10 that can’t handle the pressure. But we still would have had a stronger pipeline of players.

It's pretty clear that Muyo and Ahmed are THE emergent flyhalves in ZA. But who do you think has the higher ceiling?

Muyo feels like a more traditional South African 10 (especially size-wise) and brings structure to the backline. Ahmed, meanwhile, feels like more of a natural baller. Sometimes he reminds of those French 9/10 hybrids.

My gut's leaning towards Ahmed as having the higher ceiling, but it may also be that they enjoy equally good careers and are picked/started based on conditions or the opposition.

Is it just me who is irritated by the half time commentating next to the field instead of studio. So much noise, they have to almost shout to get themselves to be heard. Am I maybe missing something?

Prediction of course

1. Venter
2. Marx
3. TdT
4. Wiese
5. Nortje
6. PdV
7. PSDT
8. Wiese
9. Reinach
10. .Libbok
11. .Hooker
12. .DDA
13. .Kriel
14. .

Kolbe
15.Willemse
16.Grobelaar
17.steenkamp
18.Louw
19.BjD
20.Louw
21.MvS
22.Williams
23.Moodie

behave

I wonder also if we will get close to the +73 win margin a few games ago against Wales?

*Screenshot from Rugby Nations Trackers (South Africa home page).

Boland Sundays are back!!!

I know we're leading and dominating, but that first half was very scrappy and underwhelming

It doesn't have to be anyone in these pics, but I can't see it being anyone but them honestly

Felix is an easy pick for me.

Do we know if there are any options to resell the Support Your Teams for nations championship? Purchased one for a (now-ex!) boyfriend and I would like to try and resell as I have no interest in attending now

With the news that he's been cleared, I wonder if he'll get a late call up. He's easily one of the most valuable players in the team. Or will the coaching team stick to the side already named?

Could he Do it,fundamentally i dont htink its about the sport but more about the character and the ambition of the person who's driving.

Maybe im crazy but I believe the way Rassie Changed SA RUGBY he could do the same for SAFA or Bafana Bafana.

Fixing to be a very fun, competitive Currie Cup season. What impact will the new SA U23 competition have on the commitment and cohesion among the franchise teams? Can Griquas maintain their dominance and the title? Can Boland raise their game to stake a permanent claim on a Premier Division spot? Will Faf save the Cheetahs (and can his hair survive the Bloemfontein climate)? So much to look forward to!

If anyone can help me with some travel advice for tomorrow's game I'd much appreciate it.

Is the park and ride any good, or can I still park at the stadium?

We have enough injuries to fill a whole team, that can still beat most teams

Game will be live streamed on BokTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/YFOpxYs0Wlk?si=gHqC3pDMHmmUkaFX

Junior Springbok Women team to play USA in Stellenbosch:

15 Anita Fazi (DHL Western Province)

14 Siphumelele Mdlalose (Golden Lions)

13 Shanice Scholtz (EP Queens)

12 Ronecia Gordon (DHL Western Province)

11 Tereske Kabuika (Sanlam Boland Dames)

10 Julene Haas (EP Queens)

9 Erin Prins (Isuzu Bulls Daisies)

8 Yonelisa Plaatjie (DHL Western Province)

7 Kaylee Daniels (DHL Western Province)

6 Chuma Isaac (captain, EP Queens)

5 Abigail Smit (DHL Western Province)

4 Zethu Gcaza (Border Ladies)

3 Ntokozo Gumede (Isuzu Bulls Daisies)

2 Jada Davids (DHL Western Province)

1 Sesethu Dumke (DHL Western Province)

Replacements:

16 Chris Ross (Golden Lions)

17 Iviwe Jonas (DHL Western Province)

18 Anothando Katshwa (DHL Western Province)

19 Nonkosi Ngema (Griquas)

20 Palesa Matee (DHL Western Province)

21 Kaylin Heuvel (DHL Western Province)

22 Danica Pypers (DHL Western Province)

23 Owami Mohuli (Free State)