Bulls utility back David Kriel’s dream of playing for the Springboks is still alive and kicking as he targets another strong season.
After starting off as a fullback the 25-year-old has been utilised on the wing and has settled in the midfield.
“I enjoyed it at fullback, but I much rather prefer it at centre, whether it’s 12 or 13. But wherever I play, I’ll still be grateful for the opportunity given to me,” explained Kriel about his outing against Edinburgh.Asked if he had a preference of where he wanted to play if ever selected for the Boks, Kriel admitted, as many others have, that he would play anywhere if it gave him the opportunity to put on the green and gold.
Despite his superb performances for the Bulls last season, Kriel was overlooked by the Boks and not even included in their alignment camps ahead of the international season.That would be a blow to any player’s confidence, but it hasn’t got Kriel down, with him just focused on improving his own game and giving himself the best chance to be noticed by the national team’s selectors.
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