Boks trust Kolbe with goal-kicking against France
Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that Cheslin Kolbe will be the primary goalkicker for the Springboks when they take on France in Marseille on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that Cheslin Kolbe will be the primary goalkicker for the Springboks when they take on France in Marseille on Saturday.
Gio Aplon announced himself to the world when he starred with his first Test tries against France at Newlands in 2010.
Jacques Nienaber heavily implied that Kurt-Lee Arendse and Willie le Roux were picked in the Springbok back three to deal with France’s kicking game and iron-clad defence.
Jacques Nienaber says Montpellier halfback Cobus Reinach will bring a “different dimension” to the Bok attack and offer insight into France for the clash in Marseille on Saturday.
Manie Libbok is set to make his Test debut as the Springboks have rotated their lineup for the clash against France in Marseille on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi scored a try and picked up two try assists when the Springboks hosted France in the second of a three-Test series at Kings Park in 2017.
Rassie Erasmus’ latest social media post highlighting officiating discrepancies during the Test between the Springboks and Ireland has been heavily criticised in the UK media.
SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and voted Manie Libbok to replace Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks against France on Saturday.
Franco Mostert is set to get a starting opportunity as the Springboks look to bounce back against France in Marseille without injured lock Lood de Jager.
Bongi Mbonambi took control of the team photo, laughing off Ox Nche being tall enough to stand inside the second row and policing Damian Willemse’s pose.