OPINION | Nick Mallett unpacks South Africa's new-look matchday squad for Saturday's second Test against Wales, saying there are only positives to take away. | Sport24news
Nick Mallett unpacks South Africa's new-look matchday squad for Saturday's second Test against Wales, saying there are only positives to take away.
The Springboks go into Saturday's second Test against Wales with a drastically-changed side, and coach Jacques Nienaber has sprung the surprise many of us thought would only come in the third Test when the series was won. It means that every member of the extended 43-man squad, with the exception of the injured Cobus Reinach, has now featured in the first two Springbok Tests of the year, which is quite remarkable.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
TENNIS: Wimbledon glory beckons, but Australia is wary of embracing ‘Nincompoop Nick’ KyrgiosTennis’ bad boy Nick Kyrgios is in the final after Rafael Nadal withdrew through injury, and winning the sport’s most prestigious title might wash away all his previous sins in the eyes of his compatriots. Unsurprisingly, however, they might be holding their breath.
Read more »
Wales great Edwards calls Nienaber's picks disrespectful: 'When I first read it, I thought I made a mistake' | SportWales legend Gareth Edwards has lashed out at Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber for his raft of changes to his team for the second Test, calling them disrespectful. | Sport24news
Read more »
James Dalton's Perfect XVFormer Springbok hooker James Dalton picks a dream team made up of those he played with and against during his 11-year career.
Read more »
Welsh insulted, but Matfield excited by Nienaber's 2nd Test selections: 'They might surprise Wales' | SportSpringbok great Victor Matfield could not contain his excitement at the prospect of seeing the overhauled Springbok line-up for the second Test against Wales. | Sbu_Mjikeliso Sport24news
Read more »