Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber marked the occasion of naming his first Springbok Test team by going with an exciting blend of newcomers and wise World Cup winners. It's taken Nienaber 18 months since his appointment to finally pen a team that will play, 20 months after the Springboks beat England in Japan. Nienaber said they'd focus on picking strong teams for the two Georgia Tests and SA 'A' match prior to the Lions series. Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber marked the occasion of naming his first Springbok Test team by going with an exciting blend of newcomers and wily World Cup winners. READ | How Aphelele Fassi impressed Bok coach to earn debut after 'close contact' Mapimpi ruled out"I must say, it's awesome," Nienaber said.

Source: News 24 June 29, 2021 16:52 UTC