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Experienced Springbok Squad Parses Two Changes for Rugby World Cup Final

Published October 26, 2023
1 years ago

In a momentous turn of events, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has fine-tuned his formidable team with only two changes for the upcoming Rugby World Cup final set for this Saturday. Springbok mainstays, Handré Pollard and Faf de Klerk, have been summoned back to the run-on side, making them the most experienced halfback pairing in Springbok rugby history.


The announcement confirmed a potent mix of tenacity and experience in South Africa's starting team, which boasts ten players who featured in the RWC final four years ago. The team is currently the most seasoned in Springbok history, amassing an impressive total of 987 caps combined.


Fans can be rest assured, knowing that the bench's strength mirrors that of the starting side. Four benchwarmers also made their stellar appearance in the previous final at Yokohama Stadium. Furthermore, a massive group of 15 players participated in South Africa's glorious 35-7 triumph over New Zealand at Twickenham just last August.


Nienaber openly stated his faith in his seasoned champions, stating, "This is an experienced team with several players who played in the last Rugby World Cup final and who know exactly what to expect at Stade de France on Saturday and what it will take to retain the title." He further added that the uncapped players are also chomping at the bit and eager to showcase their prowess at the grand showdown.


Springbok coach stays optimistic, shrugging off subs bench imbalance following recent controversial incidents involving forward player Bongi Mbonambi and English flanker Tom Curry. As the South Africa rugby gears up for Saturday's monumental clash, all eyes remain locked on this synergistic team to reign supreme once again.



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