.Springboks assistant coach Deon Davids says they are yet to make a call on who will start at flyhalf in their second RugbyChampionship clash against Australia. By WynonaLouw IOLSport
“We of course assess the performance of the players and the team as a whole – our discipline and goal-kicking were points we discussed.
“We look at a collective at who is in the squad and what the challenges are going forward. So we will make a call on that.” Utility back Damian Willemse came on to replace Pollard with 14 minutes to go. In his stint on the field, he made a try-saving tackle before missing a conversion.While he didn't specify where they see him, Davids went on to say that the prodigious talent definitely has a role to play for the Boks in future.
“Damian Willemse is a talented player, and I think we have to look further than just this game. He meant a lot for us at the weekend, he saved a certain try. While we have short-term goals in terms of winning the Rugby Championship and the End of Year Tour, but we also have to think further and build experience. I think the experience that guys like Damian and Aphelele Fassi build now will come in handy if we make use of them at the next World Cup.
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