Plenty of depth in South Africa’s flyhalf reserves

Du Preez has started showing maturity beyond his years and last week he was at the forefront when the Sharks took the Highlanders apart in Durban. It’s a rare sight seeing a local side dominating New Zealand opposition as was the case then.

Du Preez scored a magical try after showing great skill to latch onto a wild pass flung by Curwin Bosch.

Like Pollard, Du Preez can be prolific when kicking for field possession.

Lambie is presently playing in France where reports say he has been playing well, without delivering Man of the Match performances. He has all the qualities of a top-class flyhalf with an educated book and Erasmus may just the coach to bring the best out of him gain He has also proved his worth as an international fullback and that adds utility value to the team.

Willemse is the most gifted of the SA flyhalves and his stepping ability can cause havoc for opposing defences.

His Super Rugby stats this year is far and away the most impressive by a flyhalf but once he establishes himself as a matchwinner of note, there is a danger that he’ll be singled out for special attention by opposition coaches.

He could further enhance his growing reputation with an authoritative display for the Junior Boks in the upcoming 2018 World Rugby Under-20 Championship later this month in France. If that happens, he’ll be a strong contender the Boks’ No 10 jersey.

For now, Pollard is the frontrunner but that could change by the time the selectors sit down to chose the Bok teams for the opening midyear Tests against Wales and England in June.

African News Agency