The start of a new year resets the race among a host of promising players to star for the Springboks – which one do you think is primed for a breakout season?
–were among four Lions stars to make their Bok debuts in 2024, and well deserved after helping to steer the Pride from Vodacom URC underdogs to top-four contenders and regular playoff challengers in the EPCR Challenge Cup.
Horn capped his only appearance for South Africa with a try against Portugal. However, a knee injury to incumbent Bok fullback Aphelele Fassi – and the pending exit from the Bok squad of two-time World Cup winner Willie le Roux – has potentially opened the door for the 23-year-old to showcase his talents.
A nuggety scrumhalf with a solid boot and an eye for the gap, Van den Berg earned two Test caps in 2024 – his first off the bench in a historic win versus Os Lobos before starting in a key victory over the Wallabies Down Under in the Rugby Championship.has made an instant impact since joining the Vodacom Bulls from Sale Sharks this season, the powerful utility forward becoming a key player in Jake White’s pack.
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