Worth the Hype

It’s not often that coaches hype up a rookie on the eve of his test debut. Most are reluctant to raise the public’s expectations as that can place undue pressure on a newcomer.

Mzwandile Stick couldn’t help himself, though, when he was asked about Herschel Jantjies before the game against Australia at Ellis Park.

According to the Boks backline coach, who had been tracking the young halfback’s pogress since the end of the 2018 Super Rugby season, South African rugby has unearthed a real gem.

“The boy was given a chance by the Stormers and he grabbed it with both hands,” Stick said. “That’s what life is