Jean Kleyn, the former Ireland lock, is set to make his debut for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship opener against Australia. His return to his home country marks an inspiring tale of perseverance, growth, and determination. ### Kleyn’s Homecoming
Duane Vermeulen, a seasoned rugby union player from South Africa, is set to captain the Springboks for the third time as they face Australia in their opening Rugby Championship match. This match comes just before their World Cup title defense, making the upcoming six matches crucial for the team’s preparation. The excitement is palpable as the Springboks showcase a matchday squad replete with a balance of fresh talent and seasoned players at a soldout event at Loftus.
The Rugby Championship 2023 has begun, and South Africa’s national rugby team, the Springboks, are gearing up with high hopes and anticipation. They enter the tournament with their experienced number 8, Duane Vermeulen, leading them in their opening match against Australia at Loftus Versfeld.
Duane Vermeulen, a veteran loose forward, has been selected to captain the Springboks in their opening match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Australia. The match will be held at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. This is not Vermeulen’s first time leading South Africa’s national rugby team, as he has done so twice before.
Previewing the Springboks’ Rugby Championship Lineup The anticipation surrounding the captain selection for the Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener against Australia has reached its peak. Reports suggest that the search for a new skipper has been narrowed down to two players: Lukhanyo Am and Duane Vermeulen. Both players are seen as strong contenders, and the final decision is expected to be announced by coach Jacques Nienaber in the coming week.
The Springboks are gearing up for the upcoming Rugby Championship, which features a series of crucial Test matches. Their first challenge will be against Australia, and as the team prepares for the World Cup, striking the right balance in squad selection is essential. The lineup is expected to showcase a mix of wellknown and fringe players, presenting opportunities for some to prove their worth on the grand stage.
The recent clearance of former Ireland international Jean Kleyn to represent the Springboks in the upcoming Rugby Championship has significantly shifted the landscape of international rugby. World Rugby’s decision on 23 June has paved the way for a fresh chapter in Kleyn’s career and potentially impacts the future of South Africanborn stars in other international teams.
In a bid to replicate the successful plan of 2019, the Springboks have decided to deploy a unique strategy of a splitsquad system in the upcoming Rugby Championship. Head coach Jacques Nienaber clarified that the team would not have an ‘A and B’ team, but they would divide the squad for the opening two Tests of the competition.
The South African national rugby team, the Springboks, has revealed their training squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship. The team includes 40 players, including some familiar faces and some notable absences. Captain Siya Kolisi, lock Eben Etzebeth, prop Thomas du Toit, and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse are among the players included in the squad, despite current injuries.
