In picking a seven-one bench for Saturday's crunch Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland at the Stade de France, while also leaving out two experienced players, the Springboks are heading to where eagles don't dare.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was calm and unhurried as he explained the reasoning behind the decision to opt for a seven-one bench split for Saturday's Pool B decider in a World Cup clash against Ireland at the Stade de France.
In fact, he was disconcertingly calm, considering the seismic effect of their decision that also entails jettisoning two experienced players in fullback Willie le Roux and No 8 Duane Vermeulen .Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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