CJ Stander has backed Evan Roos “with out hesitation” to be the primary decide at No 8 for the Springboks on the upcoming World Cup in France.
Throughout a United Rugby Championship media spherical desk dialogue, Stander was requested to decide on a Springbok again row in a hypothetical remaining in opposition to Eire.
“If everyone seems to be match, I’ll go for Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit for a lineout possibility and Evan Roos at No 8,” mentioned Stander, who performed 51 Assessments for Eire.
Roos made two begins for the Springboks final yr after having fun with a breakthrough 2021-22 marketing campaign for the Stormers.
The 23-year-old has endured a tough time with accidents after breaking his rib in his second Check begin in opposition to England, however has fought his means again into type in the direction of the tip of this season.
‘Unimaginable athletic talents’
“I noticed him play as a schoolboy and already thought that he had unbelievable athletic talents. Since then I’ve noticed that he has improved in his efficiency, defence and elegance of play,” mentioned Stander.
“Evan has unbelievable explosiveness. He scored a attempt for the Stormers in opposition to Connacht on the Danie Craven Stadium earlier within the season the place I believed ‘Wow, you don’t see this sort of factor anymore’.
“I’d with out hesitation put him within the No 8 jersey, as a result of he performs with ardour each week. He’s simply an exceptionally well-rounded participant and somebody who I feel would be the Boks’ No 8.”
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