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document.write("<h5>First test they win</h5>");
document.write("This will be the first test they win on the trot. If you compare this side with the bok side for saterday, then i dont see any luck for the bokke. too much inexperience against the lions.<br /><br />Hope im wrong. First test they win");
document.write("<h5>Extremely mediocre</h5>");
document.write("The midfield defense will not hold....<br />I'm calling a high scoring game.. stephan");
document.write("<h5>selection is a joke</h5>");
document.write("this is a jolly selection for wales and wasps players, martyn and shane williams, flutey , worsley and vickery should not be in this team . McGeechan has turned into a soft #### on this tour and bottled it again . mark");
document.write("<h5>Boks gona smash them!</h5>");
document.write("Look at this: Lions 4 - Boks 11<br /><br />Rob Kearney # 15 Zane Kischner <br />Ugo Monye # 14 Odwa <br />Tommy Bowe 13 Fourie# <br />Riki Flutey 12 Olivier# <br />Shane Williams 11 Nokwe# <br />Stephen Jones 10 Morne Steyn# <br />Mike Phillips 9 Fourie Du Preez#<br />Jamie Heaslip 8 Kainkofski#<br />Martyn Williams# 7 Juan Smith<br />Joe Worsley 6 Heinriech Brussouw#<br />Paul O'Connell 5 Matfield#<br />Simon Shaw# 4 Muller<br />Phil Vickery 3 Smit#<br />Matthew Rees# 2 Cilliboy<br />Andrew Sheridan 1 Beast#. ");
document.write("<h5>James Hook only on bench?</h5>");
document.write("If one guy can call himself unlucky it's James Hook, what else has he got to do to prove he's the best the Lions can offer, even at centre? I also hope Sheridan will play some rugby instead of just pulling silly faces.  Whatever the result I agree this could be a real high scoring game. Francois uk");
document.write("<h5>man - for - man</h5>");
document.write("Beast vs Vickery- Beast<br />Chilli vs Reese	- Draw<br />Smit vs Sheridan- Smit <br />Shaw vs Muller	- Shaw<br />Matfield vs O'Connell -Matfield <br />Worseley vs Brussouw- Brussouw <br />Smit vs Willaims-Smit <br />Kanko vs Heaslip- Draw<br />Du Preez vs Phillips-Du Preez<br />Steyn vs Jones - draw<br />Olivier vs Flutey - Olivier <br />Fourie vs Bowe-	Fourie<br />Nokwe vs Monye-	draw<br />Odwa vs Williams- Williams <br />Kirschner vs Kearney- Kearney. Any thoughts?");
document.write("<h5>Call him Tendai \"Sir\" Mtawarira</h5>");
document.write("First and foremost, i would like to welcome Vickery back.<br /><br />Comparing the two sides, on paper, i think PDV wants to run all day long. Two reasons for that:<br /><br />1)They ####ed him off by not congratulating the team for their two wins<br />2)They keep making excuses about how they were the better team and we 'just' won.<br /><br />Great, what are they going to say when the scoreboard reads....39-14 to BOKS?. Fact");
document.write("<h5>8 points - Suddenly a lot to play for</h5>");
document.write("- The lions have unfortunately been hit hard by injuries, but the players that will take the pitch on Saturday will still be the finest players from each of the 4 home nations. There is a lot of pride at stake<br /><br />- It's a very smart move by De Villiers to make the changes that he has. The new players have everything to play for (a place in the starting XV, a name in the history books, a desire to prove their coach right, etc.)<br /><br />- 8 points... If the Lions beat us by more than 8 points it means that they outscore us in the test series. Let's not underrate this as a key motivator for them.<br /><br />. andy");
document.write("<h5>@ Francois uk</h5>");
document.write("Totally agree with you on Hook. He is by far the best 10 in the touring party!. Bokbefok");
document.write("<h5>Only one prop?</h5>");
document.write("That's another issue the IRB should consider.  Either get rid of the uncontested scrums or force the team to have a full front-row on the bench.<br /><br />I agree, Francois UK.  Why is Hook on the bench? . CheeseHead");
document.write("<h5>Andy</h5>");
document.write("I really don't think the Lions will win, but even if they do beat us by 8 or more points, It would be a rather ridiculous argument from them saying they \"won\" the series by 8 points.<br /><br />Then again.....from all the other stuff they've said I wouldn't be surprised.. Mac");
document.write("<h5>Player vs Player</h5>");
document.write("I agree with you two guys (put names next time so we know who to address post to).<br /><br />Boks are definitely stronger player vs player. . Mac");
document.write("<h5>Great blog... go and read it!!!</h5>");
document.write("I thought most of this article was spot on... what do you think?<br /><br />http://sportblogs.24.com/ViewBlog.aspx?blogid=fdbfeafe-2a13-4be0-9c78-2bd92108de10. MacPikey");
document.write("<h5>@ mac</h5>");
document.write("I never implied that they would 'win' the series. Outscoring a team in a series that you lost is something for them to hold onto. It would be a footer to every conversation about this series moving forward.<br /><br />I agree with you, it would be a ridiculous argument, but not when that's all you have to hold onto.<br /><br />I'm just saying that it would be a strong motivator.<br /><br />score prediction? <br /><br />. andy");
document.write("<h5>Great Blog... must read... !!!</h5>");
document.write("I thought this dude was pretty much spot on... very little I disagree with in his blog.<br />http://sportblogs.24.com/ViewBlog.aspx?blogid=fdbfeafe-2a13-4be0-9c78-2bd92108de10<br /><br />So what do you think?. MacPikey");
document.write("<h5>Interesting contest</h5>");
document.write("Even with 10 changes made, key positions are still in vast experience, Smit, Matfield, Smith and Du Preez. Would be an interesting match though, both sides have something to prove. The Lions to win a test match and the inexperienced boks to prove their selection and a place in the tri-nations squad. This has been a torrid week with a lot of mud slinging to and fro. So let's all just get on with some test rugby. Looking forward to Saturday. Boks by 9. . Shaheen");
document.write("<h5>I have a feeling we are going to be questioning PDivs selections again after this test!!</h5>");
document.write("Should be keeping A team together to really give it to the Lions in final test. Other than injuries and banned players should be same except for Fourie at centre and Steyn at flyhalf. Not sure if Jean De Villiers is injured but he is the general in the backline. . Rich");
document.write("<h5>Wynand Olivier</h5>");
document.write("Wynanad Olivier was the form no 12 during the Super 14. He was excellent on both attack and defence. He is the organiser of the Bulls defence and should also be on Saturday. JDV was injured during the latter part of the S14 but even before that he was very average. Wit Willem");
document.write("<h5>Congratulations</h5>");
document.write("Congratulations to the Boks - looking at the BIL team I think you have a whitewash. Seems like Geech is giving a last hurrah to a lot of players who are off form or past it (Worsley, Vickery, Williams) and I can only see a Bok victory. All the same I've thoroughly enjoyed all the action ON the pitch... not so much the stuff off it. <br /><br />Hope you have a successful tri-nations. Paulie, Ireland. Paulie");
document.write("<h5>Hook & Boks</h5>");
document.write("Pitty Hook is on the bench - he is a class player & def best in the touring squad. He should start,...perhaps using him as impact player???<br /><br />Boks - PdV has made the right choice. We are entering the most important Tri-nations in South African history & we need to ensure depth incase ofinjuries, etc. The Bok squad is solid but now to play these others gives them the chance to gel in a test game & also gives some of our key players needed R&R!<br /><br />I'm behind PdV on these selections - great!<br />. JayB");
document.write("<h5>Rich I gotta agree</h5>");
document.write("When last has W olivier impressed in a bok je####y? he can only play good in a blue jersey and in a club tournament. if he playes good this weekend, its because of a poor midfield combination for the lions. General my ass. I think any team will suffer if they play against BOD and Jamie Roberts... Freak");
document.write("<h5>@Freak</h5>");
document.write("Before last Saturday, when last has Morne Steyn impressed in a bok jersey? Of course you have to look at inform players!<br /><br />Wynand will have a super game because he's given a change to proof himself again, not because of weak opponents. Bowe and Flutey are in any case not weak.   . CheeseHead");
document.write("<h5>Compare apples with apples</h5>");
document.write("Have to agree with Freak. When Meisiekind and Fourie have stella outings this Sat, we have to remember that they were not against Roberts and O'Driscoll. <br /><br />There's a post i made here two days ago about how a lot of people get caught up in the media hype...journos are saying ADI is out of form/poor/whatever else that springs to mind. I disagree. He's injured, yes, but did you see him when he moved to 2nd five eight? I think Jean is out of form, badly.<br /><br />Now, i think PDV should'nt play Jean & ADI together as they are the same player.<br /><br />. Fact");
document.write("<h5>@Andy</h5>");
document.write("I would like to say that it's going to be a hiding. But the back line is pretty much a new combo, so not really sure. I reckon that's going to be balanced out a bit with their back line changes.........soooooo.......WE WIN BY 15 POINTS.<br /><br />I really hope they don't get that final straw to clutch at. What do you think? . Mac");
document.write("<h5>@ random who added 1st comment to blog</h5>");
document.write("It's ok buddy you can add your name/any name for that matter - no one's gonna hunt you down and eye gouge you.  Take note though the guys stepping into this Bok side were form players of the Super 14 so don't be too surprised if they play really well come Saturday. Francois uk");
document.write("<h5>Could be a tight game</h5>");
document.write("SA certainly has more depth than the Lions.  Not many South Africans believe we started with all the best players in the first two tests.  With all the changes we are stronger in some positions and haven’t lost much in others. However if Wiliams and Monye can get some good ball they may get past the SA wings who are not that good at international level.. Lester");
document.write("<h5>I rate this is going to be best game yet </h5>");
document.write("So much on the line in this game. For the Lions its to regain some form of pride. For the new Boks it's a chance to cement their names in the starting lineup. <br /><br />I rate it's going to be a better running game. Higher score than previous. <br /><br />I would have kept our wings, to give Kirchner more experienced support. He's a class player and always puts his body on the line. <br /><br />Rate the difference will be in the midfield. Bowe is a great player but the Olivier/Fourie combination will be too much. <br /><br />I still can't understand why Powell isn't even on the bench. He is always a threat. Hook has been very unlucky, he's a gutsy player with the skill to back it up. <br /><br />Boks by 12.<br /><br />Bokke Forever. . Troll ");
document.write("<h5>@ Andy</h5>");
document.write("Ok - some logic is amusing if not lame!<br /><br />In 1997, with 9 tries to 3, the Boks for and against was 66 and 59 respectively.<br /><br />Did we win that series? Didn't think so.<br /><br />No matter how you slice it SA won this test series..... Blaze");
document.write("<h5>Well Done PDV ... Building For The Future !!</h5>");
document.write("Well done Pieter - just what I said in my comments on this site, last Sunday !! <br /><br />I do believe you have done the right thing. We have nothing to lose in this game and series. We are the champs (again) and it would give me great pleasure to see this squad complete the whitewash over the Lions - Eat your hearts out lads !! <br /><br />It is also a fact that we need to learn from the experience and increase the squad by bleeding new players, in order to spread the base of young talent, in order to gain experience, skills and temperament for the Big Time ... Come on the Bokke !! We want the Tri-Nations as well. . Boerewors Bok ");
document.write("<h5>Did the Boks win in 1997??</h5>");
document.write("Same rationale as Lions winning by 8 points on Saturday. We lost in 1997 but scored the most tries over three games (8 or 9 to 3 from memory), we scored the most points over the 3 games and we missed the most kicks over three games. Does this mean that we beat the British in 1997?. Zambokke");
document.write("<h5>Go Lions</h5>");
document.write("You have a new fan in me.<br />. stev");
document.write("<h5>gambling with the second stringers</h5>");
document.write("G: I'll make seven changes<br />PVD : I'll see your seven and raise you three!<br />Oh well the game counts for nought - match sticks and combo tests for Tri-nations. Bokkie");
document.write("<h5>Great Blog</h5>");
document.write("http://sportblogs.24.com/ViewBlog.aspx?blogid=fdbfeafe-2a13-4be0-9c78-2bd92108de10. TheRealFrans");
document.write("<h5>@stev</h5>");
document.write("Why is there a fan in you? Are you gay?. Mac");
document.write("<h5>@Mac</h5>");
document.write("Ha ha... now _that_ is funny!. CheeseHead");
document.write("<h5>ANDY POWELL???</h5>");
document.write("why has mcgeechan not started andy powell in the tests? at least have the guy on the bench! he is a big, strong, talented no 8 and I was really looking forward to seeing him have a go in the tests. instead mcgeechan plays boring heaslip again. if anyone else saw powell bounce duane vermeulan against province they will agree. thats not an easy thing to do! oh well, lions to the slaugher. BIG score this time. such a shame they will end on a very sour note going down by 20 or more. watch this space...!. dave");
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