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Daily sports briefs | Where is Tiger Woods? What stood out during the weekend's English Premier League action and the lack of activity may harm the Springboks.

WHERE THE HELL IS TIGER?

While the PGA's recent return to action has been great for golf fans, many of us have been left scratching our pips as to why Tiger hasn't been playing. After pulling out of a number of tournaments pre-lockdown due to his dodgy back, Tiger seemed to make a very promising return in his charity match with Phil Mickelson (and Tom Brady, Peyton Manning). He looked really sharp out there and appeared to have no issues with his back.

MYTWOCENTS VERDICT: Fortunately, former pro and analyst Justin Leonard has shed some plausible light on this mystery.   
"Tiger is a creature of habit,” explained Leonard. “He likes to go to the same places. He’s keying in the FedEx Cup playoffs. He’s going to key in on the major championships, the first one being the PGA championship, which will be the first week of August. That’s what he’s trying to get ready for.”
Makes sense now.

WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE EPL RESTART

Spurs continue to regress under Jose Mourinho and will be lucky to finish the season in mid-table.
Man United are on the rise - Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba in midfield will be a real handful going forward. They just need a new keeper and a striker.
Arsenal - need a complete rebuild from scratch.
Norwich - gone.
VAR - as bad as Norwich
Mike Dean's beard - as bad as Norwich and VAR combined. Looks like the Grinch.
Question: Why do subs have to social distance in the stands when they are all over each other on the field during set pieces etc??

THE BOKS MAY BE AT A MASSIVE DISADVANTAGE

Sport24's Rob Houwing has alluded to this on several occasions already but there is increasing concern at the lack of activity among SA rugby players at present. While our southern hemisphere rivals, Australia and New Zealand, are sharpening their skills and unearthing new talent during their Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, SA players remain dormant. Not only are the Kiwis and Aussies stretching their legs but also becoming familiar with the amended rugby laws and how to manipulate them.

MYTWOCENTS VERDICT: SA rugby has always been a talent factory - and needed to be because of the ongoing exodus of players abroad. Unfortunately our factory is completely closed as even our schoolboy breeding ground is shuttered for business. As World Cup champs we have lost any momentum that comes with that, match sharpness, appreciation and understanding of law changes and the unearthing of fresh talent. Rassie and Jacques Nienaber will have their planning skills severely tested when we finally get back to action.