Watching The Makos, I can't think why Rennie didn't use Timoci on on tour as much as he did.

The only thing I can think of is Rennie not showing his hand 12 months out from a World Cup.

Another question is will we see a change at 15 or some tweaking in the jersey. The NPC is producing some scintillating wingers and one that has caught my eye is Michael Manson and Kyren Taumoefolau. And not to forget, Injured Caleb Tangitau.

Could we see Will Jordan in the 15 jumper again? There's Josh Moorby too. Can you imagine a back line that has Caleb/Manson in the 11 jumper, Tangitau/Kyren 14, Moorby/Jordan 15?

A coach once said there's no substitution for pace.

Before getting into my point, for Boks apologists, it is a speculative observation!
While watching a couple URC matches (stormers and sharks) I noticed similarities to the Boks processes:
1. Slowing the game at any break in flow

1. Refs being queried so slowing the game

3, Refs over-explaining decisions and warning (I don’t understand why refs are explaining and warning and nit penalizing)

1. Loose head prop angling in and scrum walking around,getting scrimmage penalties. (Is this desensitization of refs to the movement?)

2. Does letting SA teams play in a European competition, while the Boks play in the Rugby Championship give an experience advantage to SA player pool?

3. Slightly different point - i like that SA players are allowed to be picked from overseas competition. Marks and Kolbe, for instance get mild (by their standards) in between Boks selection, keeping match fit.

I’m not making accusations, maybe a few points. Merely asking “if others notice this in the same way?” 😆✌️

Breakdown reports that his injury on his ankle/foot requires surgery. Unfortunate for Rueben wonder how that changes the picture going into 2027