Welsh insulted, but Matfield excited by Nienaber's 2nd Test selections: 'They might surprise Wales' | Sport

Springbok great Victor Matfield could not contain his excitement at the prospect of seeing the overhauled Springbok line-up for the second Test against Wales. | Sbu_Mjikeliso Sport24news

Warrick Gelant , Andre Esterhuizen, Jesse Kriel of the Springboks.

Jacques Nienaber's Springbok team for the second Test against Wales might have ruffled some feathers in the northern hemisphere, but Springbok great Victor Matfield could not contain his excitement at the prospect of seeing the overhauled line-up. The Bok head coach made no less than 19 changes to the team that escaped via a Damian Willemse last-ditch penalty at Loftus against the visitors, which drew the ire of, most notably, Wales legend Gareth Edwards.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

News24 /  🏆 4. in ZA

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Sibusiso Mjikeliso | Nienaber shows off his big depth, cannon-sized cajones to put Bok record on the line | SportJacques Nienaber has made the boldest Springbok selections and put the 58-year undefeated home record on the line with his 19 changes for the second Test against Wales, writes Sbu_Mjikeliso | Sport24news
Read more »

Nienaber rings changes for second TestThe Springboks' strength in depth will be tested on Saturday when they take on Wales in Bloemfontein as head coach Jacques Nienaber named six uncapped players for the second Test.
Read more »

Nienaber keen to get the best out of returning Springbok players | The CitizenNienaber also looks forward to the performance of an exciting loose trio this weekend.
Read more »

Jones: Wales have more eggs to throw at BoksFormer prop Adam Jones says Wales will take encouragement from the number of changes Jacques Nienaber has made to the Springbok starting lineup for the second Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Read more »

Wales great Edwards calls Nienaber's picks disrespectful: 'When I first read it, I thought I made a mistake' | SportWales legend Gareth Edwards has lashed out at Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber for his raft of changes to his team for the second Test, calling them disrespectful. | Sport24news
Read more »