Andre-Hugo Venter, who is dating Rassie Erasmus’ daughter, is expected to make his Springbok debut this Saturday.
As Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus prepares to expose more players to Test rugby, there are several debuts to expect against Portugal, including Andre-Hugo Venter.
However, there can be no doubt that the talented youngster is fully deserving of his place in the squad, with the talented hooker having enjoyed a standout season for the Stormers, while he in fact ended the URC season ranked 34th on theThe abrasive forward has rugby genes in his blood, with his dad Andre Venter having enjoyed an illustrious Springbok career, and the young forward is now set to walk in the footsteps of his father to earn a Test debut.
Bulls hooker Johan Grobbelaar should also make his long-awaited Test debut, while uncapped Phepsi Buthelezi and Mpilo Gumede could feature at No 8. Meanwhile, among the back, Morne van den Berg is expected to earn inclusion in the matchday 23 to provide scrumhalf back up to Cobus Reinach.Ntuthuko Mchunu, Ox Nche, Gerhard Steenekamp, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Frans Malherbe, Vincent Koch, Trevor Nyakane, Thomas du Toit.Eben Etzebeth, Salmaan Moerat, RG Snyman.
“As a team we pride ourselves on the standards we’ve set, and for our respect for the opposition, no matter which team we face,” said Davids.
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