Jason Jenkins, the rising star of South African rugby, is tipped by Victor Matfield to become the next Springbok enforcer.
Victor Matfield, one of the greatest locks to ever play the game, has recently expressed his admiration for Jason Jenkins, a rising star in South African rugby. Matfield believes that Jenkins has the potential to become the next big thing in the Springbok second row.Jenkins, who only started playing rugby at the age of 16, has come a long way in a short time. After impressing at the Bulls, he made the move to Ireland in 2021, joining Munster before switching to Leinster in 2022.
Matfield expressed his shock at the decision, saying, “I actually thought he would have been in the Springbok squad for the World Cup last year. I was very surprised when he didn’t make it.”Jenkins will be returning to his homeland at the end of the season, joining the Sharks in Durban. “He is a guy that might take over from Eben Etzebeth as that hard worker and that enforcer by just being in your face,” Matfield said.The prospect of Jenkins partnering with his good friend RG Snyman in the Springbok second row is an exciting one.
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