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Experienced Springboks Scrum-Half Cobus Reinach Backs Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to Shine in First Test Start Against Australia
(BBC Rugby Union, 17 September 2022)
South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach is confident in Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s ability to excel in his maiden Springboks start against Australia this Saturday at Suncorp Stadium. The 22-year-old playmaker has impressed in his initial four international appearances, earning a place in the Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane.
Reinach, a double World Cup winner, will partner the talented Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who has the backing of the entire Springboks squad.
“He’s a young boy but he’s hugely talented and I’m really excited for him to go out there and express himself,” Reinach stated. “He has got the backing of the 22 other players and the rest of the squad to just go out there be himself and enjoy the moment.”
The experienced number nine believes Feinberg-Mngomezulu possesses the necessary rugby acumen and “X-factor” to excel at the international level.
“I think he is going to do well. He has a lot of X-factor in him, he’s going to pull a few strings and create a few opportunities,” Reinach added.
This weekend’s match will also see the introduction of new law variations approved by SANZAAR for the Rugby Championship. These include:
- A 20-minute red card
- A countdown clock for set pieces and kicks
- Laws protecting the scrum-halves
Reinach is eager to see how these changes impact the game, particularly the opportunities they may provide for the number nines.
“We’ll find out on the weekend how the law changes have affected us or will affect us but I think it’s cleaning up the game around the ruck a little bit, which will allow the nines to get a step or two out and attack the line before we choose our option,” Reinach explained. “I’m excited to see how quickly we can get the ball away.”
With the Springboks’ attacking structures evolving under the guidance of Tony Brown, Reinach’s ability to provide clean, fast ball from the ricks could prove crucial in Saturday’s encounter against the Wallabies.
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