Decision to revert back to the 7/1 split that failed to prevent defeat against Ireland is a risk by the Springboks management for All Blacks showdown
Munster duo Jean Kleyn and RG Snyman have both been named on the South Africa bench for Saturday's World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France.
It means that Kleyn, who played for Ireland at the 2019 World Cup, will most likely feature in the sport's showpiece decider - having not played for Ireland for four years.Under World Rugby rules, the second row was allowed to make the switch in allegiance to the country of his birth during the summer - after Andy Farrell decided not to add him to Ireland's training squad in the wake of Munster's URC title success.
“We are fortunate in terms of support of a legal team and everybody who worked behind the scenes. We were shielded from it," said Nienaber.Out-half Manie Libbock misses out completely after he was withdrawn just after the half hour in the late, late semi-final victory over England, with match-winner Handré Pollard rewarded for his ice-cool display in Libbock's place by taking the no 10 jersey.
Commenting on the decision to go with the 7/1 split, Nienaber said: “It could have been 6/2, 5/3. It's about the 23. You select a team that you think will get you the result.
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