Antonie Claasen discusses the Springboks' halfbacks headaches ahead of their Rugby World Cup Final clash against the All Blacks in Paris.
PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 21: Handre Pollard of South Africa kicks their side’s third and winning penalty during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 21: Handre Pollard of South Africa kicks their side’s third and winning penalty during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France.
Rain is forecast for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final in Paris. Changing the inexperienced halfback pairing for two World Cup winners would not be controversial. Faf de Klerk rekindled the World Cup-winning halfback partnership with Pollard, which settled the nerves and brought the Boks back into the contest.
Classen added: “Faf should start because of his experience in big matches and the possible wet conditions. Reinach can attack from the bench. “I’d bring on Reinach and Libbok when the opposition is tired, and they can play without pressure against tired defenders.Classen is not worried about Reinach’s mindset. He is, however, concerned about Libbok’s confidence after being pulled off in such a big Test match. “If I was substituted after 30 minutes, I’d be down in the dumps, too. Moon News: The WHALE MOON is happening this October
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