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Scrumhalf bonanza for Springboks against Romania

Canan Moodie and Jean Kleyn, who had been unavailable for the Scotland sport due to accidents, are again in motion this week.

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named all 4 scrumhalves within the Bok squad within the match-23 to face Romania of their second pool match of the World Cup in Bordeaux on Sunday afternoon.

Cobus Reinach will begin at scrumhalf with Jaden Hendrikse offering cowl off the replacements’ bench, whereas Grant Williams reveals his versatility by beginning on the appropriate wing and Faf de Klerk will present flyhalf cowl from the bench in a break up of 5 forwards and three backs.

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The solely participant within the beginning XV that continues within the run-on group from final week’s 18-3 victory over Scotland in Marseille is utility again Damian Willemse, who switches from fullback to flyhalf.

“People were surprised when we picked four scrumhalves in the squad but we knew they offered us the skills and versatility to provide backline options to manage the challenges that tournament rugby gives you,” defined Nienaber.

“They are all glorious scrumhalves, however Grant and Cobus can play wing and Faf has expertise at No 10 – as do Cheslin (Kolbe) and Willie (le Roux). We have the identical versatility amongst our forwards.

“Grant played school rugby on the wing, and he has come on at wing before for us, so we are excited to give him this opportunity to start there and for him to gain international experience in the position.”

Other adjustments

The different personnel adjustments within the beginning group see Canan Moodie and Jean Kleyn return after not being out there for choice due to harm in sport one.

Moodie resumes his Twickenham midfield-partnership with the hard-running Andre Esterhuizen, whereas Kleyn companions Marvin Orie within the engine room.

The skilled Willie le Roux jumps from the bench to the beginning lineup at fullback, whereas Makazole Mapimpi will accompany Williams on the wing.

Nienaber additionally named a top quality ahead pack with Ox Nche, Vincent Koch and Bongi Mbonambi, captaining the aspect for the second time, becoming a member of forces within the entrance row, whereas Marco van Staden, Kwagga Smith and Duane Vermeulen kind a brand new unfastened trio.

Deon Fourie will function the back-up hooker on the bench, alongside a top quality set of forwards in Steven Kitshoff, Trevor Nyakane, RG Snyman and Jasper Wiese, whereas Jesse Kriel is the third again on the bench.

The Boks can have their final coaching session in Toulon on Thursday earlier than settling in at their base in Bordeaux forward of Sunday’s match.

Springbok group:

Willie le Roux, Grant Williams, Canan Moodie, Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Damian Willemse, Cobus Reinach, Duane Vermuelen, Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Marvin Orie, Jean Kleyn, Vincent Koch, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche. Bench: Deon Fourie, Steven Kitshoff, Trevor Nyakane, RG Snyman, Jasper Wiese, Jaden Hendrikse, Faf de Klerk, Jesse Kriel


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