Springbok boss: Players raring to go on full-time basis

Jacques Nienaber says while their second training camp has wrapped up on Wednesday, the Springboks are eager to get going on a full-time basis ahead of the Rugby Championship and World Cup.

The Springboks wrapped up their second preparation camp on an upbeat note in Durban earlier today as the world celebrated the milestone of 100 days until the kick-off of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

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SPRINGBOK PLAYERS RARING TO GO

Springbok coach Nienaber explained that while these recently concluded training camps were all brief gatherings, his squad of players are eager to get into camp on a more full-time basis in their quest for Rugby Championship and World Cup glory this season.

“One can sense the urgency and excitement among the players to get the ball rolling full-time, which starts next month. We have a challenging and exciting journey ahead to the Rugby World Cup, and we are all looking forward to giving our best in an attempt to defend our title.”

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Nienaber was also pleased with the building blocks the team had put in place and excited to mark the 100-day milestone to Rugby World Cup together with his team as a training group and said they realised the importance of making the most of every moment in the lead-up to the tournament.

“Seeing the world-wide hype around the 100-day mark from the Rugby World Cup today was great and it was awesome to share that moment with the training squad,” said Nienaber.

TRAINING SQUAD

Props: Thomas du Toit (Cell C Sharks), Steven Kitshoff (DHL Stormers), Frans Malherbe (DHL Stormers), Ox Nche (Cell C Sharks).

Hookers: Joseph Dweba (DHL Stormers), Malcom Marx (Kubota Spears), Bongi Mbonambi (Cell C Sharks).

Locks: Lood de Jager (Wild Knights), Eben Etzebeth (Cell C Sharks), Marvin Orie (DHL Stormers), RG Snyman (Munster).

Loose forwards: Pieter-Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz), Siya Kolisi (Cell C Sharks), Evan Roos (DHL Stormers), Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs), Marco van Staden (Vodacom Bulls), Duane Vermeulen (Ulster).

Utility Forwards: Deon Fourie (DHL Stormers), Franco Mostert (Honda Heat).

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Scrumhalves: Faf de Klerk (Canon Eagles), Jaden Hendrikse (Cell C Sharks), Herschel Jantjies (DHL Stormers), Cobus Reinach (Montpellier), Grant Williams (Cell C Sharks).

Flyhalves: Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers), Damian Willemse (DHL Stormers).

Centres: Lukhanyo Am (Cell C Sharks), Damian de Allende (Wild Knights), Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles).

Outside Backs: Kurt-Lee Arendse (Vodacom Bulls), Willie le Roux (Toyota Verblitz), Makazole Mapimpi (Cell C Sharks), Canan Moodie (Vodacom Bulls).

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