Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard opens up to the media on the importance of the kicking game plan and set-piece execution in the coming weeks, while Steven Kitshoff highlights why the Boks must neutralise the Italy pack.
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Erasmus has opted to go for a 6-2 split between forwards and backs on the Springbok bench, with locks RG Snyman and Franco Mostert, as well as flank Francois Louw, all substitutes.
That leaves scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies and utility back Frans Steyn, who can cover most positions bar scrumhalf and wing, as the only two backline replacements. Jesse Kriel has not been passed fit after taking a hamstring knock against the All Blacks and will again sit the match out.
With wet-weather conditions anticipated in Shizuoka on the weekend, the Bok pivot spoke to the media about preparations for the crucial Pool B match.
Handre Pollard says that there will be an even greater focus on kicking and the set piece in the coming weeks.#RSAvITA #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/4M4V5LAygl
— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) October 1, 2019
Handre Pollard on how the goalkickers have adjusted to Japanese conditions.#RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/1FuGXefPZn
— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) October 1, 2019
Bok flyhalf Handre Pollard speaks about managing the pressure in a ‘knockout’ game against Italy.#RWC2019 #RSAvITA pic.twitter.com/548bLX11Zz
— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) October 1, 2019
With wet weather expected in Shizuoka on Friday, flyhalf Handre Pollard highlights the importance of the kicking game against Italy.#RWC2019 #RSAvITA pic.twitter.com/VtSIbYojFo
— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) October 1, 2019
Bok prop Steven Kitshoff on what the side gained from the clash against Namibia.#RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/aaotLTSA9R
— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) October 1, 2019
Steven Kitshoff on why the @Springboks must neutralise the Italy pack.#RWC2019 #RSAvITA pic.twitter.com/Mi5AE2aKJK
— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) October 1, 2019