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Sorry Snods

In reference to your more specific post: SA seemed to be all geared up for a forward battle, especially in the lineouts, which never materialised as NZ refused to kick to touch. It was clear that a few of the SA's had never played under the ELV's, especially James(Steyn should start next week) , the new rules of free kicks instead of penalties for killing the ball suited NZ and SA were'nt clever enough to do the same. In short SA had no plan B and De Villiers learned a few valueable coaching lessons.

Stuart Dickinson played his part in floging SA at every oppertunity, he did balance it out by dissallowing a perfectly good NZ try.

SA as they were in the WC are clueless in the backs, DeVilliers at 12 being the only exception, and on the basis of that game they have no hope of winning the Tri Nations.