Western Province CAMP
Herschel Jantjies replaces Paul De Wet for final
Herschel Jantjies is set to start the Currie Cup final for Western Province against the Sharks after it was confirmed Paul de Wet has been ruled out. Jantjies started the semifinal against the Blue Bulls while De Wet came off the bench before sustaining an ankle injury in the dying minutes. Veteran Jano Vermaak is in a race against time to be fit after missing the last two matches with a thumb injury. The 22-year-old Jantjies had his moments in the semifinal but showed inexperience in his ability to control the tempo of the match at times. "It’s been a great season for Herschel and he has played his part when he’s been given his chance‚" backline coach Dawie Snyman said. "We have full confidence in him if he needed to do the job. Last weekend he experienced a bit of pressure and that will definitely help him in the future. "We’re happy with where Herschel is‚ but it’s not just about him but the guys around him to help make the right decisions." After reviewing the tense semifinal Sn...
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