According to Jamie Pandaram Carlo to debut on Saturday
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
Carlo Tizzano set for Wallabies debut against South Africa
Wallabies say new law variations announced for The Rugby Championship will play right into their hands as they hand debut to Force back-rower.
The Western Force backrower is tipped to be named in the Wallabies No. 7 jersey for Saturday’s clash against the South Africans in Brisbane, following the sidelining of Fraser McReight due to injury.
Tizzano, a 24-year-old Perth product, is understood to have pipped Tom Hooper and Luke Reimer for the key open side flanker role.
Ben Donaldson is set to retain the crucial five-eighth role ahead of Noah Lolesio.
Donaldson, who had a mixed performance in the previous Test against Georgia, is tipped to partner Jake Gordon in the halves at Suncorp Stadium.
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Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
Wow good luck Carlo!
Hope he has a blinder as he would be living the dream (probably anyway!) to run on in Perth.
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Springboks name young gun Feinberg-Mngomezulu to start in first Wallabies Test
Tue, Aug 6, 2024, 5:37 PM
Reuters
South Africa have handed a first Test start to flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in their Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, while No.8 Elrigh Louw has been selected ahead of Kwagga Smith.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 22, who can cover centre and fullback, has been given the nod ahead of two-time World Cup winner Handre Pollard in a major vote of confidence from coach Rassie Erasmus.
"Sacha has made a notable impact off the bench in all four Tests he has played so far, and he's slotted into the system with ease, so we are excited to see what dynamic he adds to the team as a starter," Erasmus said.
"His goal-kicking has also been impressive and we know that against teams like Australia, New Zealand and Argentina the margins are very small, so every point will count."
Louw, who came on in last month's 64-21 win over Portugal, will also make a first Test start and add to his four caps.
"We're also keen to see what Elrigh brings to the game, given his consistently strong performances for the Bulls in the last few seasons and off the bench against Portugal," Erasmus said.
"With Pieter-Steph (du Toit) and Siya (Kolisi) alongside him, he'll have good guidance to play to his strengths and do what he does best."
It is otherwise a familiar looking Springbok side with Willie le Roux at fullback and the dynamic duo of Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse on the wings.
Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel are the centre pairing, with the experienced Cobus Reinach at scrumhalf alongside Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
The second row features Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman, though the latter will be monitored through the week after picking up a injury in training. Hooker Bongi Mbonambi has props Frans Malherbe and Ox Nche either side of him.
The Springboks have lost 11 of their last 12 Tests in Brisbane, but Erasmus says they go into this game with confidence.
"This is a new year and new campaign, and a lot has changed for both teams in the last few years, so while we are mindful of that statistic it won't affect how we approach this match," he said.
"Just as winning the Rugby World Cup is history now, so is that statistic. If we stick to our structures and capitalise on our chances, hopefully we'll work ourselves into a good position to get the desired result."
Springboks
1. Ox Nche
2. Bongi Mbonambi,
3. Frans Malherbe,
4. Eben Etzebeth,
5. RG Snyman,
6. Siya Kolisi (capt),
7.Pieter-Steph du Toit,
8. Elrigh Louw,
9. Cobus Reinach,
10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu,
11. Kurt-Lee Arendse,
12. Damian de Allende,
13. Jesse Kriel,
14. Cheslin Kolbe,
15. Willie le Roux,
16. Malcolm Marx,
17. Gerhard Steenekamp,
18. Vincent Koch,
19. Ben-Jason Dixon,
20. Marco van Staden,
21. Kwagga Smith,
22. Grant Williams,
23. Handre Pollard.
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
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