dddddTCUs chances to win each game 09.03 vs. South Dakota State: 94.6% 09.10 vs. Arkansas: 56.2% 09.17 vs. Iowa State: 88.3% 09.23 @ SMU: 85.4% 10.01 vs. Oklahoma: 19.6% 10.08 @ Kansa

Former Springboks captain Victor Matfield insists South Africa must adopt similar structures to the All Blacks in order to compete at the top of world rugby.Having played the majority of his career with the Bulls, with stints at Toulon and Northampton Saints in the Northern Hemisphere, Matfield believes the knowledge lost from departed players has been to the detriment of player development in South Africa.South Africa allowing players to play overseas and picking them for the Springboks is very good for the players but thats where New Zealand got it right, Matfield told Stuff.co.nz. By keeping your senior players in the country they give all that knowledge back to the youngsters and have a big influence in Super Rugby. That creates a healthy environment.You see New Zealand with Richie McCaw, Dan Carter or Kieran Read now what they give to the younger players is invaluable. Seeing how they train and how they approach each week that is the kind of thing you want to carry on; to see the values and what it means.Of last Saturdays starting 15 that defeated Australia, Bryan Habana, Francois Hougaard, Morné Steyn, Francois Louw and Vincent Koch are all based in the Northern Hemisphere. Matfield believes the fact they are not based in South Africa is contributing to the poor run of international and Super Rugby teams.Were not competing because we dont have our best players in the country in Super Rugby and that makes everything tougher.Its difficult. Its not for me to say how they should create that policy but I think its one thing that could definitely help our cause.Matfield recalled former New Zealand coach John Mitchell being at a meeting with all the Kiwi Super Rugby coaches where they decided which direction they wanted to go. Its not how it plays out in South Africa as they prepare to face the All Blacks this weekend.Thats not happening in South Africa. 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They lacked that tough Gary Patterson defense last season, allowing 398.4 yards per game after pacing the conference with just 340.3 allowed over the previous three years. Last years unit brings back eight starters, putting the defensive line, linebackers and secondary position groups all in my top 20. Though they lose QB Trevone Boykin, WR Josh Doctson and RB Aaron Green on offense, I do like the replacements. Kenny Hill, who transferred out of Texas A&M, where he threw for 2,649 yards in 2014, fits well with the offense, while Kyle Hicks figures to take over at running back after averaging 4.8 yards per carry last year. TCU is an underdog against only Oklahoma (+3), which it beat in 2014. If the Horned Frogs upset the Sooners again, they would have a clear path to the Big 12 title and a playoff berth, assuming they handle a depleted Baylor team in a toss-up game late iin the year.ddddddddddddTCUs chances to win each game 09.03 vs. South Dakota State: 94.6% 09.10 vs. Arkansas: 56.2% 09.17 vs. Iowa State: 88.3% 09.23 @ SMU: 85.4% 10.01 vs. Oklahoma: 19.6% 10.08 @ Kansas: 88.1% 10.22 @ West Virginia: 41.7% 10.29 vs. Texas Tech: 71.9% 11.05 @ Baylor: 36.8% 11.19 vs. Oklahoma State: 39.8% 11.25 @ Texas:?39.0% 12.03 vs. Kansas State: 80.7%Dont sleep on these Horned Frogs. Experienced defense, lots of offensive weapons, favorable schedule, supremely well-coached. All they need is the best version of Kenny Hill to lead the charge. If they can beat Oklahoma on Oct. 1, an 11-1 season and a playoff bid are attainable. -- Max OlsonThe pieces are in place on both sides of the ball for the Horned Frogs to challenge in the Big 12. 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