Rugby: South Africa’s list for end-of-year tour,The Springboks fought well
Springbok list unveiled
Jacques Nienaber, the Springboks coach , has just unveiled his list of players for the end-of-year tour. His team are set to face Wales, Scotland and England on November 6, 13 and 20 respectively. The coach has also called his strong men like captain Siya Kolisi, Handre Pollard or Elton Jantjies.
However, observers also detect a few surprises. Including the selection of Jesse Kriel on the wing. His selection is explained by the injury of Cheslin Kolbe . And also by the administrative setbacks of Sbu Nkosi. The latter still cannot join the Springboks due to passport and visa issues.
Jesse Kriel, however, could surprise his world. like in the victory against New Zealand in 2018. Kriel had also played on the wing and had excelled.
The list of Springboks
Damian Willemse, Jesse Kriel, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimpi, Handre Pollard, Herschel Jantjies, Duane Vermeulen, Kwagga Smith, Siya Kolisi, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche. Replacements: Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Franco Mostert, Jasper Wiese, Cobus Reinach, Elton Jantjies, Frans Steyn.
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