From Malcolm Marx in the frontrow to talented Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu a game-breaker in the replacements
Five big calls the Springboks made for their Test against IrelandThe burning question, on the eve of the first encounter between South Africa and Ireland since the latter’s 13-8 win during the pool stage of the World Cup, is whether the somewhat new-look bench will have the same devastating impact as the one in France last year.Marx is as formidable as they come. Many pundits believe that Marx should be South Africa’s first-choice hooker.
Steenekamp has to fill the boots of Ox Nché in the Bomb Squad, and, although Nché might only stand 1.76m in his socks, it is a pretty tall order for the 27-year-old loosehead prop of the Bulls. A double World Cup winner, Snyman has nevertheless distinguished himself as an exceptional impact player – as exhibited in last year’s World Cup semi-final against England when he powered across for a vital try at the death.
Should he get a run against the Irish in Pretoria, it will be Williams’ best opportunity thus far to stake a permanent claim for the Bok number nine jumper.Stormers Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has made the South Africa squad. Photograph: EJ Langner/Steve Haag Sports/Inpho
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