Boks bring Swiss Army Knives to breakdown fight
Jacques Nienaber said he is anticipating “200 breakdowns” after being questioned about deploying Deon Fourie and Marco van Staden at hooker in the World Cup clash with Tonga.
Jacques Nienaber said he is anticipating “200 breakdowns” after being questioned about deploying Deon Fourie and Marco van Staden at hooker in the World Cup clash with Tonga.
Marco van Staden has emphasised his readiness to switch from loose-forward to hooker following the tournament-ending injury to Malcolm Marx.
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.
Springbok Marco van Staden is focused on helping the Vodacom Bulls secure a top-four finish in the Vodacom URC, and not on if he is selected for this year’s World Cup.
Vodacom Bulls flanker Marco van Staden and Sharks prop Carlu Sadie are reportedly being courted by two overseas sides.
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have delayed the call-up of injured wing Sbu Nkosi and flank Marco van Staden for the Springboks’ end-of-year tour.
Marco van Staden has agreed to a reunion with the Vodacom Bulls, the Springbok fetcher signing up for a return to Loftus Versfeld for the upcoming season.
Back in SA and desperate to play again, Springbok flank Marco van Staden says he’s fighting fit and raring to go.
Springbok flank Marco van Staden is free to return to South Africa after being released from his contract with Premiership champions Leicester Tigers after just one injury-hit season with the English club.
Handre Pollard can further develop his big-match temperament at Leicester Tigers and become a better player, his Springbok teammate Marco van Staden said.