The Springboks are set to usher in a new era with the introduction of fresh faces in the upcoming tour to Europe. The newcomers believe this is their time to shine and they intend to grab the opportunities against the Barbarians in London next week‚ and in Tests against England‚ Italy and Wales. Allister Coetzee gathered his troops in Johannesburg this week. In the squad of 30 that departs for the UK on Friday ‚ the Springbok coach is without a number of his senior charges who ply their trade overseas. He has been working with 12 young players, including the exciting loose trio of Uzair Cassiem‚ Roelof Smit and Jean-Luc du Preez. The newcomers have all expressed excitement at being included in the national squad. Du Preez‚ the son of former Bok Robert du Preez‚ said while his father was proud of his call-up and there might be pressure that came with being the offspring of a legendary Bok‚ it is time for him to make his own mark. "He [Robert] is really proud‚ like any other parent wo...
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