The ‘Bomb Squad” is ready to endure modifications following Springbok legend Steven Kitshoffs retirement.
Springboks legend Steven Kitshoff was pressured into early retirement following neck fushion surgical procedure.
Subsequently, Rassie might be making enforced modifications because of this. Which means, the ‘Bomb Squad” will endure a little bit of a revamp too.
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As talked about, Kitshoff has retired.
Subsequently, Ox Nche is ready to start out transferring ahead. In flip, a spot on the ‘Bomb Squad’ has opened up.
Often, Kitshiff and Nche had been rotated. So, now it’s an open battle for the likes of Gerhard Steenekamp, Wilco Louw, Vincent Koch and Thomus du Toit. Subsequently, 4 props will battle for 2 spots, every with a robust staik to their declare. Furthermore, all 4 gamers can have an opportunity to show their price to Erasmus and the Springboks this season.
Nonetheless, Steenakamp is the favorite to step up into the quantity 17 jersey. In the meantime, Koch will seemingly retain the quantity 18 jersey. Curiously, Louw is properly positioned to switch Louw sooner or later.
Lastly, du Toit will do his greatest to battle for this spot too this season.
Which means, Erasmus will rotate his squad this season. Take a look at matches in opposition to Italy and Georgia current Erasmus with an opportunity to blood new expertise into the Springboks. Moreover, rising stars will get some check rugby publicity.
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16. Malcom Marx/Bongi Mbonambi
17. Gerhard Steenekamp
18. Vincent Koch
19. RG Snyman
20. Marco van Staden
21. Kwagga Smith
22. Grant Williams/Jaden Hendrikse
23. Damien Willemse/Aphelele Fassi
The Springboks ‘Bomb Squad’will seemingly be introduced in 6-2 cut up. Moreover, if the 7-1 cut up returns, count on each lock replacements to characteristic on the bench (with Lood de Jager or Ruan Nortje being added). In the meantime, within the uncommon occasion of a 5-3 cut up, you’ll be able to count on both Manie Libbok or Sacha-Feiberg MngomeZulu on the bench with Lukhanyo Am and Edwil Van Der Merwe staking a declare too.
SO, WHICH TWO PROPS SHOULD SIT ON THE COVETED BOMB SQUAD BENCH? WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SPRINGBOKS BENCH SPLIT/FORMATION (6-2, 7-1 or 5-3)?
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