Herschel is scrum-half of the future for Boks

■By ADAM ELLIS

Praise: Boks’ backs coach Mzwandile Stick

HERSCHEL JANTJIES has been marked as one to watch by two senior figures within the Springboks camp after starring in his Test debut against the Wallabies. With Faf de Klerk nailed on as the first-choice scrum-half in head coach Rassie Erasmus’ plans, the Stormers back will battle it out with Northampton Saints star Cobus Reinach to act as the next go-to No.9.
South Africa backline coach Mzwandile Stick and lock Eben Etzebeth have both spoken in glowing terms of the 23-year-old’s ability to pro...

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