Ones to watch – Pat Lambie, Coenie Oosthuizen, Robert Ebersohn, & Gerhard van den Heever.
Players like Francois Hougaard, Juan De Jongh, & Dewald Potgieter have recently broken into the Springbok fold but there is still even more good news for Bok fans. These youngsters are also making a name for themselves, and I can’t wait to see them break into the side as well!
Pat Lambie: This youngster has already played in a number of positions for the Sharks and has been a standout performer. Considering he is only 19 years old, played in the Super 14, and for the Baby Boks (he scored a massive 25 points against Tonga in one game) he is definitely one to watch in the future. He was picked up by the Sharks at last years Craven Week and we can only hope this boy keeps up the hard work which I am sure will one day lead to many caps for the Bokke!
Coenie Oosthuizen: This young prop is currently playing at the Cheetahs. He recently scored a hat-trick in a Currie Cup game against Griquas. He is 127kg’s of pure talent, and is also bound to make an impact on the international scene sooner or later and I can’t wait to check him do his thing for the Boks. The Cheetahs have made sure that they keep hold of their young star as well by signing him to a long-term contract.
Robert Ebersohn: This tall young center is playing his rugby with Coenie at the Cheetahs and he too is fast becoming recognized as one of South Africa’s most promising youngsters. This 21 year old has played Sevens but in my opinion, it is only a matter of time before this boy makes the Bok side. The Cheetahs have also secured his signature to a long-term contract.
Gerhard van den Heever: Gerhard had big shoes to fill at the Bulls after he inherited the number 11 shirt vacated by none other than Bryan Habana, but to his credit he did a great job! Still only 21, and yet to make his inevitable Springbok debut, van den Heever helped the Bulls to their second Super 14 title in a row last year. He is lightning quick and seems to have become an overnight hero in Pretoria, and has some people in our capital saying, “Bryan who?”.
The future looks bright with players of this quality waiting in the wings. As for ol’ Jan, I can’t wait for some of these okes to break into the side, maybe even for the ‘big one’ next year in New Zealand. Who knows?
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