Thaakir Dawood_Rugby analyst and sportcaster
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SPRINGBOKS WORLD CUP DEFENSE CRISIS
Siya Kolisi damaged his cruciate ligament and is in a race against time to be fit
in time for the RWC in France.
Francois Steyn and Duane Vermeulen are well past their prime with both at
36 years old. Both have lost pace and the Boks now have stronger players
available.
Elton Jantjies was dropped due to the drama surrounding his rumoured affair
with Bok dietician Zeenat Simjee but now Manie Libbok is likely to keep him
out of the Bok squad.
Jaden Hendrikse and Cobus Reinach’s spots are in jeopardy due to one man –
Grant Williams (named in the URC Team of the Season dangerous on attack
with every pacey snipe).
The return of RG Snyman could spell trouble for Marvin Orie.
Marcel Coetzee is likely to miss out if Kolisi is fit with Kwagga Smith and Deon
Fourie both in top form.
Siya Kolisi damaged his cruciate ligament and is in a race against time to be fit
in time for the RWC in France.
Francois Steyn and Duane Vermeulen are well past their prime with both at
36 years old. Both have lost pace and the Boks now have stronger players
available.
Elton Jantjies was dropped due to the drama surrounding his rumoured affair
with Bok dietician Zeenat Simjee but now Manie Libbok is likely to keep him
out of the Bok squad.
Jaden Hendrikse and Cobus Reinach’s spots are in jeopardy due to one man –
Grant Williams (named in the URC Team of the Season dangerous on attack
with every pacey snipe).
The return of RG Snyman could spell trouble for Marvin Orie.
Marcel Coetzee is likely to miss out if Kolisi is fit with Kwagga Smith and Deon
Fourie both in top form.