Jesse Kriel's redeployment to the wing for Saturday's clash against Wales does not necessitate significant changes to his preparation.
04 November 2021 - 15:47Springbok outside centre Jesse Kriel will be doing duty on the right wing when the team play Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Picture: REUTERS/MIKE HUTCHINGS
“Our preparation doesn’t change much. Most of our outside backs are able to play in various positions,” said Kriel, who wasted little time in highlighting what an outside back’s primary role has become. Kriel of course made his senior debut at fullback but he does not foresee lining up there any time soon.
Apart from taking command of the high ball, international wings need to have their wits about them on defence. A centre moving into the wider channels comes with some of the default requirements, and Kriel fits the bill.
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