After losing three matches in a row Coetzee has opted for experience in the back division SPRINGBOK coach Allister Coetzee has recalled fullback Willie le Roux and also included fit-again flyhalf Pat Lambie in a 31-man squad to face Australia and New Zealand in South Africa.The pair have not featured in this year‘s Rugby Championship.But after losing three matches in a row Coetzee has opted for experience in the back division.They add a combined 88 Test caps to the group selected for matches against Australia in Pretoria on October 1 and New Zealand in Durban on October 8.The inclusion of the two experienced campaigners will add to pressure on incumbent flyhalf Elton Jantjies and also fullback Johan Goosen.Jantjies has struggled to assert dominance on matches‚ but by retaining him in the squad‚ Coetzee has sent a strong message that he is not ready to jettison the Lions pivot completely.Lambie‚ who suffered concussion while playing for the Springboks against Ireland at Newlands on ...
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