Damian Willemse’s performance against Ireland has left the Springboks with a key decision over whether to continue to play him at flyhalf or call in a replacement for the upcoming Test against France.

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Willemse, who has played at fullback for most of his Test career and at inside centre for the Stormers, returned to the No 10 jersey against Ireland, having played at flyhalf in the back end of the Rugby Championship.

However, the 24-year-old combined with fullback Cheslin Kolbe for a total of seven points left on the park through missed kicks at goal as the Springboks suffered a 19-17 loss in their opening tour match in Dublin. Willemse also kicked poorly out of hand and looked uncomfortable with the flyhalf responsibilities.

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The Springboks take on world No 2 France in Marseille on Saturday and the key decision for the Test is around whether to continue backing Willemse at flyhalf, or shift him and call up another member of the touring squad into the starting lineup.

Having finished as the top-scorer in last season’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Manie Libbok is waiting in the wings for his Test debut.

20-year-old Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu only recently made his first start for the DHL Stormers, but did lead the Junior Springboks in an unbeaten campaign in the U20 Six Nations Summer Series.

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The Springboks also have the option of calling up one of the players in the South Africa A squad, with Johan Goosen and Gianni Lombard set to feature in Thursday night’s game against Munster.

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