Padua — Pieter-Steph du Toit’s return to the side of the Springbok scrum is a pretty straightforward equation for the team’s brains trust this week‚ but where he will best express himself over time has become a burning issue. Du Toit has packed down at lock and blindside flank for the Springboks‚ with the latter being the preference of the Bok management lately. They argue they are well-stocked in the second row. Du Toit’s versatility does not exactly bring clarity to the debate. He seems to be equally adept at being a tireless toiler in the boiler room of the second ball or a wrecking-ball, gainline-busting No7. Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot was not so much put on the spot‚ as encouraged to explain the player’s virtues in either position. Proudfoot told a story from last weekend when departing assistant coach Johann van Graan said his goodbyes after the Test in Paris. "When Johan left, he had an opportunity to greet the team‚" Proudfoot said. "He stood up and gave each a...
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