Andrew Mehrtens is not a big tackler but the All Blacks have found a way to cover that deficiency. Teichmann believes that if the Springboks are to break the stranglehold New Zealand have held over them since 1992 they have to develop teams that can dominate the Super 12. I cannot rate that competition highly enough. The Super 12 is what keeps us ahead of the northern hemisphere. There is not a big step up from a Super 12 game to a Test match.
Young players gain such great experience from playing against the world's best.
If South Africa can get at least three teams in the top five, and win it, that will be reflected in the performances of the Springboks in the Tri-Nations. Click here if you are already a member, or follow this link to join up . Register for our email newsletter on the front page . Play No8 Break . Get the inside word from our experts .