Vusi Moyo is set to make his first Test start at flyhalf for the Springboks, with scrumhalf Cobus Reinach expressing confidence that the rookie playmaker will handle the occasion without difficulty. Moyo lines up alongside several two-time World Cup winners in what represents a significant step up in his young international career.
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Reinach backs debutant flyhalf Moyo ahead of first Test start
Cobus Reinach has backed flyhalf Vusi Moyo to cope with the pressure of his first Test start, with the rookie set to line up alongside a host of two-time World Cup winners.
- SA Rugby Maghttps://www.sarugbymag.co.za/rookie-bok-playmaker-can-look/
- Springboks.Rugby (Official)https://springboks.rugby/news-features/articles/2026/7/14/moyo-living-his-dream-as-davids-warns-against-wales
- Planet Rugbyhttps://www.planetrugby.com/news/springboks-team-v-wales-winners-and-losers-from-rassie-erasmus-selections-for-durban
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