Every year some players make a name for themselves. I predict these guys will leave an impression on the rugby world in the first half of the year.
Varsity Cup
Breeding ground for the Currie Cup
- Tythan Adams (Maties) is a dangerous winger that should head the try scoring list.
- Wesley Dunlop (Tuks) is a more than capable flyhalf that has already played Currie Cup and won the SA Club Champs with College Rovers.
- The Cheetah Lappies Labuschagne (Shimlas) is an exciting prospect that impressed in the last Currie Cup.
- Os Hamman (Maties) is built like a double door fridge! He scores plenty for a prop!
- Watch out for Siya Mdaka (Pukke).
- Adrian Kritzinger (UCT) is a centre in the De Wet Barry mould, very good.
- Wesley Dunlop (Tuks) is a more than capable flyhalf that has already played Currie Cup and won the SA Club Champs with College Rovers.
- The Cheetah Lappies Labuschagne (Shimlas) is an exciting prospect that impressed in the last Currie Cup.
- Os Hamman (Maties) is built like a double door fridge! He scores plenty for a prop!
- Watch out for Siya Mdaka (Pukke).
- Adrian Kritzinger (UCT) is a centre in the De Wet Barry mould, very good.
6 Nations
- Sam Warburton (Wales) will want to make a claim as one of the best loose forwards on the planet.
- 2012 will be a big year for the big Samoan-born Manu Tuilagi (England).
- Paul O’Connell (Ireland) thrives under pressure and he’s just been made captain!
- Another overseas born player this time ex-South African Brad Barritt (England) could have his international breakthrough season.
- Richie Gray (Scotland) is primed for a fantastic campaign.
- Uncapped Wesley Fofana (France) is worth keeping an eye on. His form for Clermont has been sensational.
- Robert Barbieri (Italy) has great potential.
- 2012 will be a big year for the big Samoan-born Manu Tuilagi (England).
- Paul O’Connell (Ireland) thrives under pressure and he’s just been made captain!
- Another overseas born player this time ex-South African Brad Barritt (England) could have his international breakthrough season.
- Richie Gray (Scotland) is primed for a fantastic campaign.
- Uncapped Wesley Fofana (France) is worth keeping an eye on. His form for Clermont has been sensational.
- Robert Barbieri (Italy) has great potential.
Vodacom Cup
- The Namibian Rohan Kitshoff (WP) should be one of the best loose forwards in the competition.
- Former SA Under 20 captain Arno Botha (Blue Bulls) will contend with Rohan Kitshoff for best loose forward.
- Prop Trevor Nyakane (Cheetahs) is being mentored in the prop factory under Os Du Randt in Bloemfontein.
- Juan Imhoff (Pampas XV) is one of the stars of the champion team.
- Former SA Under 20 captain Arno Botha (Blue Bulls) will contend with Rohan Kitshoff for best loose forward.
- Prop Trevor Nyakane (Cheetahs) is being mentored in the prop factory under Os Du Randt in Bloemfontein.
- Juan Imhoff (Pampas XV) is one of the stars of the champion team.
SupeRugby
- Watch out for Robbie Fruean (Crusaders)
- A big season awaits Johann Sadie (Bulls)
- The impressive Siya Kolisi (Stormers) is an outside bet at having a great debut season.
- Import Mike Harris (Reds) wants to make his debut for the Wallabies this year, he was born across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand.
- Aaron Cruden (Chiefs) will be exciting inside of Sonny Bill Williams and Richard Kahui.
- Rene Ranger (Blues) is a personal favourite of mine and I think this is a big season for him.
- Adam Ashley-Cooper (Waratahs) will be a lethal weapon for his new team, the ‘Tahs.
- Jarrod Saffy (Rebels) is also due for a big one in this, his second season.
- And captain Josh Strauss (Lions) will hope for national honours with another solid SupeRugby tournament.
- The player to keep in out for in Bloemfontein is Johan Goosen (Cheetahs). He shone in the latest Currie Cup and is surely a future bok.
- Big Willem Alberts (Sharks) has started his bok career, however he needs a big season to cement his spot in the squad.
- In Wellington, follow the progress of Jack Lam (Hurricanes).
- Stephen Moore (Brumbies) should be the man to lead Jake White’s Canberra based side.
- He might not get that much game time but keep an eye on ex-sevens star Kurt Baker (Highlanders), a dangerous fullback.
- Sam Wykes (Western Force) has big hair and a big game.
Who do you think will make it big in 2012? Have your say...Later,Oom Frikkie
- A big season awaits Johann Sadie (Bulls)
- The impressive Siya Kolisi (Stormers) is an outside bet at having a great debut season.
- Import Mike Harris (Reds) wants to make his debut for the Wallabies this year, he was born across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand.
- Aaron Cruden (Chiefs) will be exciting inside of Sonny Bill Williams and Richard Kahui.
- Rene Ranger (Blues) is a personal favourite of mine and I think this is a big season for him.
- Adam Ashley-Cooper (Waratahs) will be a lethal weapon for his new team, the ‘Tahs.
- Jarrod Saffy (Rebels) is also due for a big one in this, his second season.
- And captain Josh Strauss (Lions) will hope for national honours with another solid SupeRugby tournament.
- The player to keep in out for in Bloemfontein is Johan Goosen (Cheetahs). He shone in the latest Currie Cup and is surely a future bok.
- Big Willem Alberts (Sharks) has started his bok career, however he needs a big season to cement his spot in the squad.
- In Wellington, follow the progress of Jack Lam (Hurricanes).
- Stephen Moore (Brumbies) should be the man to lead Jake White’s Canberra based side.
- He might not get that much game time but keep an eye on ex-sevens star Kurt Baker (Highlanders), a dangerous fullback.
- Sam Wykes (Western Force) has big hair and a big game.
Who do you think will make it big in 2012? Have your say...Later,Oom Frikkie
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