Canan to start at World Cup
Canan Moodie has played his way from World Cup wildcard to locking down a starting role for the Springboks at the tournament.
Canan Moodie has played his way from World Cup wildcard to locking down a starting role for the Springboks at the tournament.
Former referee Nigel Owens has tipped backline sensation Canan Moodie to shoot the lights out for the world-champion Springboks at France 2023.
Canan Moodie’s try was ruled out as one of the Springboks’ touchdowns in a record win against New Zealand, but the rookie Test centre’s finishing was still out of the top drawer.
Man of the Match Damian Willemse and rookie Test centre Canan Moodie unpack the Springboks’ record victory against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday.
Canan Moodie’s defensive attributes have convinced the Springboks that he is capable of shutting down “one of the best” in All Black Rieko Ioane at Twickenham on Friday night.
Canan Moodie will fly out of the starting blocks at outside centre when he partners Andre Esterhuizen in a giant Springbok midfield against the All Blacks.
The Springboks pulled a surprise by naming Canan Moodie to start at outside centre against the All Blacks, but his coach and club teammate have backed him to swim in the deep end.
Canan Moodie will start in a new-look midfield for the Springboks in the final World Cup warm-up match against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday.
The Springboks still have room for improvement, yet wing Canan Moodie and prop Ox Nche believe the world champions are set to peak at the right time at the World Cup.
World Cup hero Cheslin Kolbe is excited to face Wales on Saturday, as part of a new-look Springbok back three that includes rising star Canan Moodie.