Springboks fans are confident SA will knock out host country France in the quarter-finals.
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When will the Springboks name team to face France?
Jacques Nienaber will name his 23-man Springboks side to do battle with France later than usual. We have confirmed the day of the squad announcement.
Springboks fans are confident SA will knock out host country France in the quarter-finals.
Images via Twitter:
@rugbyworldcup
Jacques Nienaber will name his 23-man Springboks side to do battle with France later than usual. We have confirmed the day of the squad announcement.
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Nienaber will name his side on Friday, 13 October 2023.
This is slightly later than their usual midweek team announcements.
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BOKS TO KEEP FRENCH GUESSING
Usually, the Boks name their side on a Tuesday or a Wednesday.
However, this time around they want to keep the French guessing.
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With several intriguing calls set to be made, this gives France two days before kick-off.
Therefore, Nienaber and Rassie want to bring in the element of surprise.
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Not much is more exciting than an unpredictable Springboks pack.
As things stand, it is unclear whether Handre Pollard or Manie Libbok will start.
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Furthermore, world class outside centre Lukhanyo Am is now back in the picture and he is fit and raring to go.
Meanwhile, it will be interesting to see whether Nienaber opts for Duane Vermeulen or Jasper Wiese. Finally, the bomb squad formation will be of huge interest to France and the rugby world given the recent 7-1 antics and the return of Pollard and Am.
