08 June
SA squad to play Manu Samoa
The squad to play Manu Samoa was named yesterday and as expected it is a new look SA XV. Jake White has given new life to some players’ international careers and has named two new caps in the squad.
Springbok squad to play Manu Samoa:
15.Franscois Steyn, 14.Ashwin Willemse, 13.Waylon Murray, 12.Wayne Julies, 11.JP Pietersen, 10.Derick Hougaard, 9.Enrico Januarie, 8.Bob Skinstad, 7.Danie Rossouw, 6.Luke Watson, 5.Albert van den Berg, 4.Johan Ackermann, 3.BJ Botha, 2.John Smit, 1.Os du Randt
Reserves: Gary Botha, Deon Carstens, Johann Muller, Pedrie Wannenburg, Ruan Pienaar, Jacques Fourie, Percy Montgomery
This squad is very inexperienced with the backline having played only 50 test matches between them. Players like Derick Hougaard, Wayne Julies and Johan Ackermann (who becomes the oldest Springbok in history) makes their return to the international arena and Os du Randt makes his return after injury.
Two players make their international debuts on Saturday. Sharks centre, Waylon Murray, and controversial WP flank, Luke Watson, was included in the starting XV to play Manu Samoa. Murray was rewarded for his good Super 14 form this year and Watson has finally been recognised for his consistent form from the past three seasons.
Bob Skinstad will probably captain the Boks since White said that Gary Botha needs playing time, “If the situation permits John will leave the field and Skinstad will take over the captaincy. Bob has been Springbok captain in the past and there is no need to make drastic decisions and pick a new captain, it logical that Bob should take over as leader if John leaves the field”, White was quoted saying at a press conference.
June 8th, 2007 at 8:14 am
lekke, lekke….kannie wag nie.
June 8th, 2007 at 8:16 am
There’s alot of pressure on Luke, I hope he can handle it!
June 8th, 2007 at 8:24 am
Luke finaly getting his chance! Hy gaan Samoa kis speel
June 10th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
So… Luke’s performance was aaaight.. That fumble topped off a average afternoon
Som good driving forward and cleaning out.. But nothing special
i thought Pedri did really well when he came on..
Cheers Lukie.. );
June 11th, 2007 at 3:44 am
Nope, I’m afraid Luke had his chance and didnt take it. He was crap. Pedire is way better…
June 11th, 2007 at 9:57 am
Siestog ,
“46″ was exposed for what he is, an average player whose daddy has ANC connections.
And this is the best loosie in SA?
Ja-nee maybe in his and his daddies’ dreams….
Maybe somebody should tell him that “Ag please Daddy” is not a magical spell to make one a world class player, its the name of a song by Jeremy Taylor..
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September 6th, 2007 at 1:25 am
Faa malosi Manu Samoa!! Good for Sth Africa naming a second 15 to play Samoa, but a big mistake! Samoa to win!!
September 13th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
he had a alright game