STRIKING IT RICH: The Bok flyhalf pool will soon be reaching overflow point
The article discusses the depth of the South African Springbok flyhalf pool, highlighting emerging talents like Yaqeen Ahmed. It reflects on the competitive nature of the position following recent international performances.
Why it matters
Rugby squad depth is essential for national teams competing in long-term international cycles like the World Cup.
VUSI DEBUTS BUT YAQEEN CAN’T BE FAR BEHIND HIM
There has been much focus on Vusi Moyo’s Springbok debut, but at the start of the build-up week to Saturday’s game against Wales came a reminder of just how interesting the flyhalf debate, and how much deeper the pool of players available in that position, could become in the next World Cup cycle.
A mate and I made our way to the Lookout Bar in Glenashley, a suburb not far from where the Boks have spent the week in Umhlanga Rocks, on Monday night. I’m heading into my 11th week of no alcohol - not one drop, I kid you not - so it wasn’t quite the same as the evening spent there on my last rugby trip to Durban, when the gold stuff flowed.
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