Rassie Erasmus has cited Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's defensive work and Manie Libbok's ability to handle pressure as the decisive factors behind his No 10 selection for Saturday's Test, with Feinberg-Mngomezulu starting and Libbok named among the replacements.
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Erasmus explains Feinberg-Mngomezulu selection ahead of Libbok at flyhalf
Rassie Erasmus explains the defensive and pressure-handling considerations that put Feinberg-Mngomezulu ahead of Libbok at flyhalf for Saturday's Test.
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- Rassie Erasmus
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
- Manie Libbok
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