Comments on: Can Heinrich Brussow claim the crown at Newlands?

By: Dooley

Dooley — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:11:42 +0000

@Sportguru, I think Schalk will come off the bench in Juan Smith’s place. We so clearly have to keep Brussow for his breakdown steals. Schalk’s tackle rate will be an asset. Spies has largely taken over the ball carrier roll that Smith used to play. Smith is still a class player though and did alot of work in the lineout at the weekend. It will be interesting to see what choice the coaching staff make though

By: sportguru

sportguru — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:03:21 +0000

@Dooley we’ll have to see Schalk is back, i would still pick Brussow but will the coach agree.

By: Dooley

Dooley — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:35:19 +0000

@mike-in-NZ, although I think that Brussow has come out tops so far, you are right, how he travels and performs in a hostile arena will be the true tell of who is tops.

By: Dooley

Dooley — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:32:58 +0000

@Francois, I concur.

By: mike-in-NZ

mike-in-NZ — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:31:28 +0000

Again. I think you are being premature. However so far this tri nations (only 4 games so far. Brussow has been better. Lets see how he travels.

By: Francois

Francois — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:07:18 +0000

The fact that guys (eg Richie and Smith) have been around for a while and dominating doesnt make them out of reach for guys that are new on the scene like Brussow! When they run on the field, the only thing that counts is those 80mins.
The fact that Smith ended up getting a yellow card (even though it was in the last few minutes), is a victory for Brussow as this was from pure frustration!!
What can I say… I called it!! Brussow is top! Boomslang!!!

By: mike-in-NZ

mike-in-NZ — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:09:11 +0000

for sure mate. think hes an awesome player and will only get better. If he is still out performing McCaw andSmith at the end of the year, i will pay for you to fly over to new zealand. haha.

By: Dooley

Dooley — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:58:49 +0000

@mike-in-NZ, I know it is a bit premature to compare the likes of Brussow to legends like McCaw or Smith in the long run. They have been at the top of their trade for so many years already and he’s just starting out. So far in this year’s Tri Nations, Brussow has come out on top, regardles of who is coming back from injury, or what the forward packs are like, just fetcher VS fetcher. It’s an exciting prospect for many years to come don’t you think?

By: mike-in-NZ

mike-in-NZ — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:18:32 +0000

Brussow dethroning McCaw???? I think you may be getting ahead of yourself mate. Richie has just come back from injury and doesn’t have a forward pack nearly as good as the Boks pack to suppport him. I agree, Brussow is amazing, But I think it is far to early to be comparing him to the likes of McCaw and Smith!!

By: Dooley

Dooley — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:06:45 +0000

@Francois and @sportguru, are you guys forgetting what a complete rugby player Smith is? With both Steyns on the park, I think the Aussies are going to be kaking a bit about discipline, but Smith is an old dog, not only does he know every trick in the book, he invented half of them. I am however still backing Brussow to take it! Thanks for the support guys, enjoy the game.