Bok, Dyantyi wants to carve his own path

SPRINGBOK wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has been one of the finds of the 2018 Test season.

He only made his Super Rugby debut earlier this year.

Dyantyi scored two wonderful tries against the All Blacks when the Boks shocked the world champions 36-34 in Wellington three weeks ago.

He gets another chance to show what he is made of this weekend when the Boks host the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

And while Dyantyi says it’s flattering to be compared with a “living legend” like Bryan Habana, he’d rather write his own story.

“I’ve got another opportunity to play for the Boks this weekend.

“It’s very flattering that some of you have compared me to Bryan.

“Being compared to him is amazing, but I’m Aphiwe and I’m trying to carve my own path, make my own history. Everyone does not get a chance to be where I am, so I want to make every moment count.”

Dyantyi said Saturday’s Test – to conclude the Rugby Championship – would be massive.

“It’s South Africa against New Zealand, it doesn’t get bigger than that.

“New Zealand are a country built on rugby, and we take just as much pride in our game here in South Africa.

“We’re so prepared for it; all we need now is to play,” Dyantyi said.