For these 10 Springboks, they will likely play no further part in the Rugby World Cup - on the field of play at least. Here's the full list.
For these 10 Springboks, they will likely play no further part in the Rugby World Cup – on the field of play at least. Here’s the full list.Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus are unlikely to change much, if anything heading into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals and a probable final.
Therefore, for the fringe players their playing time at this years Rugby World Cup is likely over. However, they will still have an important role in training with and helping the Boks prepare for their massive semi-final showdown with England and a likely final against New Zealand.: Malcolm Marx and Makazole Mapimpi.
Malcom Marx and Makazole Mapimpi have been ruled out of the tournament but they will be flown to France to show moral support to the side if they reach the final.One of Nyakane and Koch will play a key role for the Boks on the bench. Nyakane seemed to have established himself as the new back-up but Koch was named against the French. Meaning, Koch is likely to play with Nyakane unlikely to feature again in the tournament.
Marvin Orie tournament is also probably over with Eben Etzebeth and Franco Mostert the established first-choice lock pairing. Moreover, RG Snyman has secured his spot in the ‘Bomb squad’.Meanwhile, Kleyn or van Staden could feature if the Boks revert back to a 6-2 split and certainly if the controversial 7-1 split returns. However, this is unlikely given the form of Manie Libbok and Handre Pollard.
Finally, the talented Esterhuizen and Moodie have played their part with Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel in top knick. Interestingly, Lukhanyo Am has flown over and he could be in the picture when Nienaber names his side to take on England in the Rugby World up 2023 semi-finals.
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