Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says he believes in his surprise starting halfbacks of Cobus Reinach and Manie Libbok.
Photo: SA Rugby website Photo: SA Rugby websitePollard, who scored 22 points in the 32-12 victory over England in 2019, and De Klerk are both on the bench.
“If you look at a guy like Cobus he’s been playing exceptional rugby and Faf for that matter,” Jacques Nienaber told reporters on Friday after unveiling his matchday squad.“The French have got a very interesting kicking game that they use and we feel using those two guys will give us the best opportunity on Sunday,” he added.The creative Libbok is picked over the conservative Pollard, who was called up to the squad during the tournament after recovering from injury.
“It might be try-scoring opportunities, five metres from the tryline, it might be points off the tee,” he added.Elsewhere Nienaber has opted for 2019 World Cup final man of the match Duane Vermeulen at No 8 in preference to Jasper Wiese.
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