With the Rugby Championship about to kick off, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus must make some key decisions on selections and strategy.
The highly-anticipated Rugby Championship will kick off on 10 August, with Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus havingBelow we take a look at some of the major decisions the Springbok coach will need to make ahead of the upcoming Tests.Although Erasmus would have received plenty of answers during the mid-year Tests, there is still a big question mark that continues to hang over the No 8 position.
In the one-off Tests against Wales and Portugal, Evan Roos was also given an opportunity at eighthman, but he also battled to really make the desired impression, and he has subsequently been omitted from the Springboks’ latest squad. Good night Evan Roos, hello Elrigh Louw … Wonder if he will now start at 8, or will Boks stick to Kwagga at 8? Ruan Nortjie back in the mix to replace Franco Mostert …when he came on against PortugalThe youngster suddenly seems to have leapfrogged Manie Libbok in the pecking order, at least partly due to the fact that he offers incredible utility value.
The Springboks are blessed with depth at scrumhalf, though, with little to choose between Cobus Reinach and Grant Williams for the No 9 jersey, while Morne van den Berg – who impressed on debut this past weekend – will offer quality back up.During the mid-year Tests it was clear that the Springboks were keen to begin introducing a few new tricks on attack, undoubtedly inspired by assistant coach Tony Brown.
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