Emergence of Herschel Jantjies gives Stormers something to feel good about
Scrumhalf has been steadily progressing and the New Zealand tour has given him added confidence
Cape Town — The Stormers have had little to cheer about in recent weeks after two defeats in New Zealand‚ but the emergence of scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies has been a positive development. Jantjies‚ 22‚ was thrust into the starting role when veteran Jano Vermaak was injured in round two of Super Rugby. Having had to perform and conduct the team from halfback sooner than coach Robbie Fleck would have liked‚ Jantjies has made the step up. His natural pace and eye for the gap are obvious strengths‚ but over the weeks his service has become crisper‚ his communication more pronounced and his control impressive. Defensively too‚ the diminutive halfback (1.67m and 75kg) has been superb. Two try-saving tackles against the Jaguares at Newlands in March spared his team a home defeat. Springboks There is something fortunate about Jantjies and his progress at a time when the Springboks are still searching for their next long-term scrumhalf. Coming to prominence at a time when the Bok No 9 jersey...
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