Fleck gambles on Du Toit at blindside
The Stormers coach moves the second-rower out of position to replace captain Siya Kolisi
Reigning South African player of the year Pieter-Steph du Toit will reprise the role of blindside flank against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has opted to play the second-rower out of position in the absence of captain Siya Kolisi, who is out of this match due to Springbok resting protocols. Regular blindside flank Cobus Wiese‚ who has been impressive in his brief outings this season‚ is fit. But instead of starting the youngster‚ Fleck has asked Du Toit to fulfil a role with which he is familiar‚ even if not entirely comfortable. "With Siya out we needed a big ball carrier and with the setpiece threat the Crusaders bring‚ Pieter-Steph answers a few questions for us in that role‚" Fleck said from Auckland where the team are based. "The Crusaders are a direct side and we struggled with momentum against the Lions last week‚ so hopefully Pieter-Steph can bring something. "I don’t see it as a risky selection. The Crusaders present certain threats...
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