Despite admitting that nerves were evident during his Test debut, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes young flyhalf Vusi Moyo showed plenty of promise in South Africa’s 43-0 victory over Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus turned his attention to the next assignment against Argentina in two weeks after giving his side a pass mark following their 43-0 (19-0 halftime) victory over Wales in a Nations Championship Test in Durban on Saturday.
The Springboks gave the 41,000-strong crowd plenty to celebrate with an impressive, albeit at times scrappy, 43-0, seven-try victory over a Wales side that offered little resistance at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday evening.
Few players in world rugby have built a legacy quite like Pieter-Steph du Toit. A two-time World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year, a two-time Rugby World Cup winner and one of the most respected figures in the Springbok setup, du Toit has become synonymous with commitment, resilience and consistency.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Pieter-Steph du Toit insisted that South Africa is approaching Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Wales in Durban with the same seriousness and respect they bring to every Test match, predicting another demanding encounter.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick admits that Argentina’s looming presence in the FIFA World Cup final has crossed his mind, warning that a soccer triumph could inject dangerous momentum into Los Pumas ahead of their rugby clash in August.
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx remains firmly focused on the immediate task at hand as South Africa prepares to face Wales, insisting that taking each match one step at a time is the best approach to achieving the team’s long-term ambitions.
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Former Junior Springbok lock Ruben van Heerden was still beaming after being entrusted by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus with his Test debut against Wales, saying he could not wait for the occasion.
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has named his team to face South Africa in Saturday’s Nations Championship clash, making six changes to the side that lost to Argentina last weekend.