Great segment Brendan and thanks for putting it up and inviting comment on this exceptional talent. In my 70s, I’ve watched a LOT of rugby over the years; I’ve never seen a performance like this young fellow put on vs Leinster. Unbelievable, no other word for it. One thing (there are so many) I like about him is his go forward often from a standing start and on the charge; he refuses to die and collapse in a heap, something I find common with our other more vaunted loose forwards ie once they hit opposition they take the safe route and fall down and turn to get the ball back safely; all good, BUT, Hanekom fights on and creates more pressure and gains more yards on and uncertainty for the opposition. I lay in bed last night dreaming of a bomb squad (& RWC squad) with Hanekom, Louw and Roos coming on together. I would pick him, NO question.
@Godisgood1980SA2 ай бұрын
Possibly the single most powerful performance I have ever seen from any rugby player...albeit a provincial game
@AndyTerblanche2 ай бұрын
This guy is a Machine, He is so good on defense and amazing with fast open play. (i think this is wat the Boks need) He disrups the offence and it is hard to gain any field with a player like this. If Rassie wants to run the ball or destroy them on defence he would be my no 1 pick. but i dont know if Rassie would go this route. We have been dominating with our front pack. Cameron is still young and he needs to be patient and learn from the senior players. Mark my words Cameron will be our next starting no 8 in the world cup
@user-qe1tv1bu2f2 ай бұрын
Rassie is like gumboot. He likes to call up second and third rate players of colour like dweba
@Thegrumpycoach2 ай бұрын
@@user-qe1tv1bu2f EFF?
@CptRumcan2 ай бұрын
He was man of the match above Willie and Willie had an amazing game.
@mountainman91452 ай бұрын
Erasmus, being a former Springbok loose forward, would fully understand what a sensation this young player is. He fits the Springbok mold so well. Lets hope he stays with the Boks.
@johnkinsey73342 ай бұрын
For a 21 year old to be capable of producing that all round performance against a world class Leinster back row is astonishing. The scary thing for opponents is that he will likely get better and better. I doubt if he will start against Ireland but a place on tne bench is a real possibility. It should be a great series.
@janhbhugo50852 ай бұрын
Play him against Ireland ! Absolutely
@thabomazwayi44222 ай бұрын
Brendon. Watched the game, he is a phenomenal rugby player and athlete. He looks calm and committed 😅😅😅.. He deserves his spot in the Boks
@smithshaw11512 ай бұрын
If the goal for the Boks is to build depth, particularly looking ahead to 2027, then excluding Cameron from the Ireland series and preparing him for the Championship might be the best approach. We've already seen his performance against Ireland (or Leinster). Let's focus on readying him for the Championship against southern hemisphere opponents.
@davesmith8262 ай бұрын
I don't think that's a wise strategy for a dual national. He's young and the young are prone to reckless decisionmaking. We need to tie him up before Wales make him an offer he can't refuse.
@smithshaw11512 ай бұрын
@@davesmith826 I get your point. I don't think he'll choose to play for Wales when he has the opportunity to play for the Springboks. There are numerous examples of how that approach hasn't worked for many players. I think the timing of these talented young players' development is crucial. I hope we can appreciate, protect, and nurture the incredible young talent that is emerging.
@marnoster2 ай бұрын
I didn’t watch the whole game, but from the highlights I saw he looked like he went full tilt and was a handful for Leinster
@louvanrensburg11702 ай бұрын
Absolutely 💯 ❤
@Liefielaf2 ай бұрын
Selectors need to be brave and pick him. The only thing I disagree with is when you said he has been playing well for the last couple of weeks. He has been good all season. Before the Leinster game, the URC dream team came out, where Hanekom was already selected at 8 because of his consistency throughout the tournament.
@muktharcassim86852 ай бұрын
I'm surprised he never get picked already,, but the bulls need him in urc final
@anthonymokootherock13622 ай бұрын
What rugby do you watch? You are surprised he is not picked already, how can they pick him when the Bulls are in the urc final? He went to the first alignment camp, so he will be picked along with the other 5 Bulls players after the Urc final.
@theruffiankj41642 ай бұрын
Reminiscent of Joe Van Niekerk at the same age ... A prodigous talent...
@leoncolwin86452 ай бұрын
A star is born. Elrigh Louw also.
@vahorgan2 ай бұрын
Pepsi at 7, Evan 6, Cameron 8. the future. But right now we have Kwagga, PSTD and Jasper to build these guys up for when these men of men retire. The team picked for the Wales game looks to be aiming at the brake down and getting turn overs there.
@shellcasts2 ай бұрын
The last time I was this excited about a young nr 8, was Pierre Spies. Rassie should pick him in some capacity. I think he has the makings of a generational talent.
@AndreCillie2 ай бұрын
Def , no brainer with those stats . Let’s see him follow it up in final and we good
@hehehe68102 ай бұрын
Doris exists exclusively to fall over rucks and slow ball down. Lowe needs a levelling, the ego is inflated
@ecoetzee52912 ай бұрын
Definitely Evan’s turn this year, his work rate is next level. In the Bok environment with PSDT and Siya his game and attitude will evolve even further. But yes Cameron deserves a shot this year!
@Mr.RB1232 ай бұрын
Think coach Rassie knows what to do, he must make that decisions of when players must play
@vankaap2 ай бұрын
We should give ALL of these players some game time so that we won't have to take 38 year old players to the world cup because no one else had been given time in those positions.
@sandrah51562 ай бұрын
Covid affected a lot of decisions regarding selection.
@MoerseBokbaas12 ай бұрын
He looks light for European wet fields ,but than again the WC will be held in Oz .Maybe he can develop to like a bit of a skinstadt type of nr 8,but not sure he's a duane type of no8 for the wet fields of europe
@gabrielventer4932 ай бұрын
one will put their hand up this year, and i have no clue who it will be. Honestly Im not sure if it can be decided at club level. but only leinster can claim the quality of a test level side in the URC
He’s a natural for the Bokke Brenden So, its only a matter of when NOT ‘if’‼️ Thnx 👊🔥 🪖
@ajithsoysa74672 ай бұрын
Bulls all the way .wull be champion .hard work done.one more to go. Blue boy will do it.great for SA rugby
@mickeymouse-xr9gy2 ай бұрын
Absolutely he should. Kolisi should be out the equation he is off form and quite frankly has been for the entire year. That opens up options in the backrow that could accommodate Hanekom.
@davesmith8262 ай бұрын
Kolisi definitely has to go. He's won two world cups, a lions series and a rugby championship - a glittering career. But he doesn't have half as much of an impact on the game that he used to and needs to make way for younger, hungrier players.
@LucianoDen2 ай бұрын
We shouldn't be losing juanro for England. We need to find a way for him to play.
@groenrizla25132 ай бұрын
Cameron would fit in quite easily and I don't think we want to loose him to Wales so...
@anthonymokootherock13622 ай бұрын
No he declined Wales, Gatlant spoke to his agent and he refused and besides Wales are not going to compete for anything, its only players who are not closer to be selected for the boks who chose to go and represent other countries, so he is very much un the bok plans and will be capped against Ireland.
@groenrizla25132 ай бұрын
@anthonymokootherock1362 Good, he doesn't seem like someone that would want to move to Wales. We had that worry with Roos going to France before he was capped but from the Welsh point of view and their current state of rugby, can't really blame them for looking abroad for eligible players. SA are in a good place atm with the loose forwards, flyhalves, wings, front row etc
@ErrolWeidemann-xn4zv2 ай бұрын
Hanekom definately to be included against Irish. If he is included we can get 2 other players red carded and still have a good chance.
@NS-nk9hf2 ай бұрын
Don't want to be a party pooper. But Rassie is always looking for a player that fits the "profile"....what ever that might mean. Do I think Rassie should play him...Yes.
@davesmith8262 ай бұрын
The 'profile' is simple: big cajones, no ego, and a willingness to die for the team. Hanekom has got those qualities in spades. He's getting called up, not least because the Welsh want him!
@kobuswelgemoed4332 ай бұрын
he had one good and a couple average game but it is good to have a few number 8. Now you talk about roos temperament . Agree last year was bad but you could see he was working on that for this season.
@Liefielaf2 ай бұрын
Average games? Before this semi final he was selected in the URC team of the tournament as the 8. He has been performing ALL season. BTW Rassie was on the panel who selected the team
@davesmith8262 ай бұрын
He was the best no. 8 in the league this season. I think you might need a pair of glasses.
@The5kull422 ай бұрын
Average games. 😂. That is exactly where you showed youre hand that one should not take the comment seriously. Both Hanekom and Louw have been better than Roos this season both getting selected in the team of the season and should be called up before Roos for Ireland and can both fit the boks nr8 role perfectly. But great for SA to have the depth.
@johannestheodorusblignaut92642 ай бұрын
He already played Ireland.
@user-dh9sp5iu9c2 ай бұрын
Wiese must be 8 vs Ireland - but let Cameron be Loosie on the Bench to come on in Second Half
@schalkkymdell59412 ай бұрын
Simple answer is no, not yet. He is a special player, no doubt.
@indochinaconnex43082 ай бұрын
Pepsi is not Bok standard. Forcing it
@user-sd5xe5dz2t2 ай бұрын
At least invite him to the next camp... 🏉
@2011jnel2 ай бұрын
Hanekom is a good youngster, but give him time to mature, we have the “Kwagga”,and Evan Roos, who have played for the Boks before. Maybe he can be part of the new Bomb squad!
@ajithsoysa74672 ай бұрын
Cameran may be.good luck.future bright
@Cee06242 ай бұрын
Kwagga to flank...Cameron on bench at 8..or sub for Kwagga Ires wont sleep good..
@stevebarry81492 ай бұрын
Anyone can have a great 80 minutes. let's see what he can do at test level. Different story altogether.
@davesmith8262 ай бұрын
He just tore up a club side containing about 10 of the Irish XV. He can perform at test level, and he's been performing in the league since it started. He was named in the URC dream team before the Leinster game and has only solidified his place after it.
@charlvandyk27512 ай бұрын
Think he would have played in the Wales game if it wasn't for the URC, but he will get his chance.
@hehehe68102 ай бұрын
You dont want to play against kwagga, evan, cameron or wiese. roos will be dealt with easiest, wiese might get one or two penalties. kwagga is superhuman, i say play kwagga and replace with hanekom
@StaalBurgher02 ай бұрын
Zero chance Hanekom will choose Wales over the Boks. 😂
@TFARM562 ай бұрын
KAROO🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@acadoe2 ай бұрын
Honestly, if he stays injury free, Hanekom is so good that the rest of the number 8's are gonna be in an Esterhuizen situation where they are quality but just won't be able to start ahead of Hanekom.
@shaunmoller29972 ай бұрын
Verseker saam met Roos en Kwagga genoeg op nommer 8
@jadenphilander87992 ай бұрын
Relax guys..Kwagga is the reliable choice. If Hannekom wants to start for the boks he needs to completely dethrone an inform Roos, Kwagga and Wiese. Not just 1 season or game...Evan been performing since 2022, but even though he has been the best 8 in SA...he still couldnt dethrone Wiese or Vermeulen. But I do think Kwagga and Wiese are our guys.
@The5kull422 ай бұрын
He has already dethroned Roos by being allot better than him and being selected in front of him in the team of the season. Roos hasn't also shown much when playing for the Boks so his few caps has not given him much credibility and can easily be overtaken by anyone. This is not even close to the situation we had at 8 a few years ago. Roos could not dethrone Vermeulen and Wiese due to not being the profile that Rassie is looking for in his 8 while both Hanekom and Louw are exactly that profile that Rassie wants. Vermeulen also haf loads more experience while Wiese had the exact profile Rassie wants in a 8. And Kwagga is more of a 6 than a 8 although he can play anywhere from 6-8. But the nr6 can be up for grabs especially if Rassie does select a new captain for the Ireland series.
@zozijunia67552 ай бұрын
HELL NO 😂😂😂 THIS IS NOT CLUB LEVEL...
@davesmith8262 ай бұрын
The Leinster side he tore through contained ten of the Irish XV. He'll be fine against the other 5, not least because he'll have better players in his team.
@The5kull422 ай бұрын
@zozijunia6755 Please continue typing these jokes of yours. Love laughing at how you show you know nothing. A good laugh always makes one's day better and I think you're comment is soo dumb it will make allot of people laugh at you. 😂😂😂.
@blaquenguni92492 ай бұрын
Why you okes always hyping a kid, there's literally Buthelezi, Roos, Trokkie, Du Preez twin who have proven their mantle for years, Hanekom is great, 2 or 3 great games and all of a sudden "is he ready to START for the Boks?"... Jeez 😂
@Liefielaf2 ай бұрын
I guess you missed most of the URC then?
@Liefielaf2 ай бұрын
Before the Leinster game, the URC published a team of the tournament and Hanekom was selected as the 8. Not because of 2 good games but because we was consistently the best throughout the tournament.
@The5kull422 ай бұрын
The fact that you mentioned Bhuthelezi already shows one should not take you're comment seriously. 😂