Thomas du Toit gets RWC call-up for Nyakane
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Topic: Thomas du Toit gets RWC call-up for Nyakane
Posted By: Transvaal
Subject: Thomas du Toit gets RWC call-up for Nyakane
Date Posted: 23-Sep-2019 at 6:36am
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Thomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement to the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad. The 24-yearold Cell C Sharks prop replaces the unfortunate Trevor Nyakane who tore his right calf in the 23-13 defeat by New Zealand in Yokohama on Saturday night. Du Toit, who was on a short-term loan to Toulouse, was on standby and had been involved in preparations right up until the team’s departure for Japan. He is expected to join the squad in Nagoya on Tuesday afternoon. “It’s very tough on Trevor,” said Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby. “He has had a great season and added value whenever he took the field. It’s a blow to him and the team, but it’s also an opportunity for Thomas and for Vincent [Koch] who now have the chance to step up.” The Springboks continue their Rugby World Cup campaign against neighbours Namibia in Nagoya on Saturday (kick off 11h45 SA time). |
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Posted By: rooitrui
Date Posted: 23-Sep-2019 at 10:39am
| nie vaskop se naam werd nie.kon liewers wilco of coenie gekies het |
Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 23-Sep-2019 at 11:18am
| Ek dink Thomas is daar as 'n loskop, stem saam dat hy nie 'n goeie vaskop is nie |
Posted By: Lion4ever
Date Posted: 23-Sep-2019 at 11:36am
| It will be up to Malherbe and Koch to fill the no 3 slot. Du Toit is far better as a loosehead. That he can play tighthead is a bonus, but I agree you with you guys. The Tank is really low down the pecking order of no 3's available in SA. |
Posted By: valie
Date Posted: 23-Sep-2019 at 12:22pm
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Lion4ever wrote: