Rassie Erasmus has called up Jordan Hendrikse as a replacement for the injured Frans Malherbe for the forthcoming tour of Scotland, England and Wales.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up Hollywoodbets Sharks flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse as a replacement for the injured tighthead prop Frans Malherbe for the forthcoming tour of Scotland, England and Wales.
Willemse, normally a fullback who can also play flyhalf and inside centre, was effectively a utility back, but was replaced by Vodacom Bulls No8 Cameron Hanekom. Indeed, Hendrikse also looked the part playing at inside centre in the final few matches of his career with the Emirates Lions. This tour then is an opportunity for Hendikse to show what he can do at international level and to impress Erasmus and his fellow coaches in training.
So, it would appear that Erasmus felt he didn’t need another prop and decided instead to avail himself of the opportunity to call in what is effectively a like-for-like replacement for Willemse.“Jordan has been playing very well for the Sharks in the Vodacom URC and he’s a capped Springbok, so he is familiar with the structures,” said Erasmus.
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