Boks wary of Duhan threat
Makazole Mapimpi said the Springboks will have a keen eye on Scotland’s South African flyer Duhan van der Merwe when the teams clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.
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Makazole Mapimpi said the Springboks will have a keen eye on Scotland’s South African flyer Duhan van der Merwe when the teams clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Bob Skinstad has highlighted a player in the Scotland lineup that poses a particular threat to the Springboks in Edinburgh on Sunday.
Andre Esterhuizen is champing at the bit to face off against former club teammate Huw Jones when the Springbok centre collides with Scotland’s famed ‘Huwipulotu’ midfield on Sunday.
The race for the coveted Springbok No 10 jersey is tight, and veteran playmaker Handre Pollard says the competition keeps him on his toes.
In a weekend packed with potential shake-ups, the clash for the world’s top spot takes centre stage, as South Africa, Ireland, and New Zealand battle for the number-one ranking.
Duane Vermeulen believes that Cameron Hanekom’s chance in the green and gold will come, but patience is key for the young Bulls loose forward.
Lock Ruan Nortje said the Springboks are steeling themselves for a physical battle upfront from Scotland when the teams lock horns at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Duane Vermeulen says he expects Murrayfield to give Scotland a lift as the Springboks brace to tackle Gregor Townsend’s side for the first time since the 2023 World Cup.
As the Springboks and Scotland gear up for an epic clash at Murrayfield, rewind to 2021 when Makazole Mapimpi scored a brace of tries in a convincing victory for South Africa.
SA-born former Scotland prop WP Nel says playmaker Finn Russell is key to Scotland unlocking the Springbok defence when the teams clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.