Springbok legend weighs in on Fienberg-Mngomezulu vs Libbok debate
Former Springbok Joel Stranksy has given his ideas on who needs to be South Africa’s starting fly-half.
“I’m a believer that you play your best player in his best position,” the 1995 World Cup winner advised Planet Rugby. “And I believe Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is the subsequent Springbok fly-half.
“I can see he has an enormous future forward of him.
“I think he was outstanding (in 2024). He had the most chances this year (at fly-half for the Springboks). And almost immediately, he’s close there already. I would be picking him.”
“But I might actually really feel for Manie Libbok, he has this capacity to do issues different gamers can’t do.
“He lights the sphere up at occasions. He’s so inventive. But I might not need to see Sacha taking part in out of place simply to accommodate one other participant.
“I think you want to play your best player in his position.”
Rassie sends constructive message following surgical procedure
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was fast to let followers know he was wonderful following a shock surgical procedure after the Autumn Series, which noticed his aspect dismantle England, Scotland and Wales in their very own yard.
“I’m not going to show the pictures because I don’t think it’s worth showing. All OK, I think I will be out of the hospital by the weekend,” mentioned Erasmus.
“I needed to thank the followers for the wonderful help this 12 months. Even after we tried some issues and issues weren’t going nicely, you had been all the time standing behind us.
“To our gamers who made it into the Dream XV and Sacha nominated and nearly acquired it there, we’re all happy with these guys,
“I hope you have got a good time over the festive season. Fortunately, now we have the URC now and among the boys are taking part in, to all of the followers I hope you have got good holidays.
“Let’s keep good and humble, help one another and assist us hold our toes on the bottom. We play for you guys and for South Africa, additionally for these overseas who perceive and see what we stand for because the Springboks – I recognize that so much.
“At the end of the day, it is all just a game that we are all proud of. Merry Christmas and hope you all have a lekker festive time. I will probably only hop on Twitter next (year) again. Cheers.”
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