Faf de Klerk has welcomed the return of regular Springbok halfback partner Handre Pollard, who he says has a 'calm demeanour' in high-pressure situations.
Faf de Klerk has welcomed the return of regular Springbok halfback partner Handre Pollard, who he says has a “calm demeanour” in high-pressure situations.Lukhanyo Am has returned to the squad as an injury replacement for Makazole Mapimpi and could push for a first start of the tournament, while there is also a decision to make at No 8, where veteran Duane Vermeulen and in-form Jasper Wise are ready to fire.
Pollard missed out on the original 33-player squad due to a calf injury, which meant Manie Libbok was the only specialist flyhalf taken to France. “I think his calm demeanour on the field in big situations is really something that can help us a lot in playoff games. Libbok started the campaign opener against Scotland and picked up a sensational try-assist with a no-look crossfield kick, but his goalkicking came under fire in the loss to Ireland. The Stormers playmaker did bounce back when he played off the bench against Tonga, slotting three out of three kicks at goal, including one from the touchline.
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