The Springboks are currently preparing for their final Incoming Series match against Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium this Saturday, which will serve as another all-important opportunity to ensure they can head full steam into the Rugby Championship.
There is every expectation that Rassie Erasmus will once again mix and match with his selections, with Test debuts likely to be handed out out to the likes of Marnus van der Merwe and Neethling Fouche.
Siya Kolisi could also be afforded some game-time after recovering from injury, while other prominent players such as Aphelele Fassi, Eben Etzebeth, RG Snyman and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu could get some more minutes under the belt before the Rugby Championship.
Erasmus will name the Springbok team to face Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday at 14:00.
The match itself this Saturday will kick off at 17:10.
Springboks set for another important hit out against Georgia
Although there are some positions where the Springbok coaches might still be debating who should be regarded as ‘first-choice’, the standout performance from Grant Williams this past weekend may well have wrapped up the battle for the No 9 jersey.
The match was not only significant for new Springbok centurion Willie le Roux and the three debutants – Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Cobus Wiese, and Ethan Hooker – but also for Williams who made a strong statement in his first game back from a long injury layoff.
Commenting on his comeback, Williams quipped: “I wish I could have played for the Sharks first. There was a bit of nerves this week after a frustrating three months, but I’m happy we got the win and personally to be able to play again. There was obviously a little rust, but I’m looking forward to the next couple of weeks.”
The Springboks made the trip from Gqeberha to Nelspruit via Johannesburg on Sunday and will return to the training field on Monday to begin their preparations for the closing match of the series against Georgia.
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