Marx out of World Cup
The Springboks have lost the services of the influential and experienced Malcolm Marx for the remainder of their world title defence in France.
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The Springboks have lost the services of the influential and experienced Malcolm Marx for the remainder of their world title defence in France.
Damian Willemse and Faf de Klerk have a risk-free opportunity calling the shots at flyhalf for the Springboks against minnows Romania on Sunday.
Given a rare start to impress the Springbok coaches, veteran tighthead prop Vincent Koch is champing at the bit to face Romania in the World Cup on Sunday.
The Springboks have been left nervously awaiting an update on Malcolm Marx after it was confirmed that he suffered an undisclosed injury in training on Wednesday.
Head coach Jacques Nienaber hailed the skill and versatility of the much-changed Springbok 23 to face Romania in the second round of the World Cup on Sunday.
All four scrumhalves will be in action for the Springboks after Jacques Nienaber named the matchday-23 to face Romania on Sunday in the second round of the World Cup.
The Springboks should be seen as fascinating innovators rather than rugby’s bad guys for using Rassie Erasmus’ wily tactics, writes OLIVER BROWN.
Scrumhalf Grant Williams has been lined up by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber as an option at No 11 or 14 against Romania in the World Cup on Sunday.
The feared Springbok scrum did not have the best day in the office against Scotland, but coach Daan Human was delighted with the Bomb Squad’s impact to turn the tide.
The Springboks could be set to reveal a surprise pick at hooker after one of their loose forwards was seen practising his lineout throwing during training this week.