Coach reassures those who were overlooked for UK tour in November
LIAM DEL CARME“There is not a door slammed in anyone’s face,” Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said, providing some consolation for those contenders who failed to win selection to his 32-man squad for the November tour to the UK.
He conceded, however, that they have not developed a young flyhalf, adding that it is frustrating that so many pivots are injured. While generally speaking it would have been an easy squad to select, Nienaber conceded there are a few players “who can feel disappointed. I would be. Their challenge will be to deliver consistent performances.”
“When Rassie was appointed he was on a six-year contract. We have been constantly building the squad. We have introduced players at every tier. Among the props we have introduced Ox
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