JOIN OX AND ANDRÉ FOR BREAKFAST!

 

CorporateSport have secured two players who will play key roles in the Springbok’s dream of winning three successive RWC titles, for a breakfast in Cape Town in May. Both players bring a unique strategic edge to the Springbok match squad, but in very different roles.

 

Rassie Erasmus has reinvented André Esterhuizen’s responsibility in the Springbok team. Esterhuizen’s international career was drifting two seasons ago, as he battled on the periphery of the squad. Rassie’s constant fine-tuning of the impact off the bench, has meant that the powerful and big Esterhuizen is now an integral part of the substitution tactics. He is now able to play comfortably as a tank at centre or loose forward, scrumming down, jumping in lineouts or scoring tries off the rolling maul! He is now also an important part of the team’s senior leadership team.

 

It is no secret that the Springboks built their RWC-winning strategy in Japan and France on a dominant forward pack and Ox Nché played a huge role in France in this regard. His pivotal scrum penalty in the 77th minute in the semi-final against England allowed Pollard to slot the winning penalty. But we forget his huge defensive scrum penalty earlier, with the Springboks 15-6 down in their own 22 and facing an England put in. Ox blew his opponent away to win the Springboks a critical penalty. Ox continues to ensure that the Bok scrum remains a powerful weapon in securing penalties, which means setting up attacking rolling mauls or shots at goal. His barging runs and work in the rucks is also crucial. And his deep chuckle is worth the entry cost alone!

 

So, plenty to talk about with two key strategic and influential players in the Springbok side.

 

Matthew Pearce will add his own astute rugby knowledge and inside perspective as the MC for the morning.