URC: Late drama in Cape Town as Stormers see off Sharks

The only issue against France is that their backrow is pretty massive and with the trio above you lose lineout height

You can re jig but that would be unlikely until the second half - unless you are saying he comes off the bench?

Maybe yeah …

Personally I would like a big 6 like Parker or maybe Blackadder

Then Lakai on the bench who covers all well

Leinster will target the Bulls in the lineouts & unsettle the Bulls early.

Leinster will be confrontational at the breakdown and try to disrupt any rhythm the Bulls are looking for.

Overall I think Leinster will play the smarter rugby and if you at the Starting 15, it’s basically a fully internationally capped side, so they SHOULD come out on top - comfortably.

I am curious to see where he goes next, what comes after this spell at Bath. Of course, there will one day be a Rassie successor and this debate is so hotly contested in SA. Many seem to think that Nienaber will be back after his stint in Ireland, even as soon as RWC’27, but maybe the Boks need a different thinker to keep progressing? Could they work together, are their brains compatible? Needless to say, SA depth is incredible - in both players and coaches. Now it just needs a stop to this 12 month season madness…

I agree Blues have the game and power to win even though Crusaders are the kryptonite, but sad to say you won’t see the Crusaders so one dimensional as the Chiefs this weekend which is probably going to tactically be enough to win with their backline.

That you also think the Blues will win the final despite you saying they will lose to the Crusaders also reflects perfectly the level of comprehension you seem to have when it comes to sport.