"It's Not A Gamble!" 🇿🇦 Duane Vermeulen Defends New-Look Bok Pack Ahead of Scotland Clash

We caught up with Springbok coach/selector Duane Vermeulen, alongside Edwill van der Merwe and Ntuthuko Mchunu ahead of the massive clash against Scotland! The Mapantsula a Rugby Show crew brings you full coverage from the latest Springboks press conference. Legendary former eighth-man Duane Vermeulen goes deep into the technical adjustments behind the loose trio selection, the ongoing development of Evan Roos’ soft skills under Tony Brown, and why the coaches don't view a low-cap squad as a gamble. We also hear from Edwill van der Merwe on his incredible run of form and adapting to the aerial game rules, and Nthuthuko Mchunu on maintaining the relentless Springbok standard coming out of a tough domestic season. What are your score predictions for the weekend? Drop them in the comments below! 👇 🕒 Key Moments Ox Nché Injury Update Duane Vermeulen on Jasper Wiese & Evan Roos at Number 8 URC vs Test Rugby: The structural shifts for individual players Is this inexperienced Springbok pack a selection gamble? Ntuthuko Mchunu on returning to the Springbok environment Edwill van der Merwe on his journey and the Bok setup What to expect from a resilient Scotland side at altitude The aerial battle and winning the "scraps" at the breakdown Franchise standards and Springbok alignment camps (isiZulu/Afrikaans)