Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus continues to discover gems as his mission to ensure South African rugby dominates for years to come appears to be on the right track.
The latest additions to the Springbok team include Jaco Williams (wing), Ruben van Heerden (lock), Carlu Sadie (prop) and talented flyhalf Vusi Moyo. They all made their Test debuts in the Boks’ third Nations Championship fixture against Wales in Durban yesterday.
Moyo made his senior franchise debut for the Sharks and played for the Junior Springboks earlier this season. This led to him earning his first senior national call-up last month.
“It’s every kid’s dream to be part of this Springbok set-up. When the call came through, my heart missed a beat,” a delighted Moyo said, building up to yesterday’s game.
“It’s very special to be around Cobus [Reinach] and the other players around me. Personally, it’s about making my family and the people who have been with me along the way proud.
“It was very special to get my first cap for the Sharks and then, a few weeks later, get called up to this squad, so it’s something I’m excited about and very grateful for.
“It offered me the opportunity to learn from the guys and keep improving because this set-up is much bigger and you have to make decisions a lot quicker.”
The selection of the 20-year-old is bigger than what a lot of people think it is. Moyo became the first black player to start at fly-half for the Spring- boks. History!
What also makes Moyo’s tale special is that two years ago he was playing school rugby at King Edward VII School.
Last year, he was instrumental in helping the Junior Boks to their first World Rugby Under-20 Championship title since 2012, registering 63 points throughout the tournament. The rest, as they say, is history, literally.
- Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is unearthing new talent to secure South African rugby's future dominance.
- Jaco Williams, Ruben van Heerden, Carlu Sadie, and flyhalf Vusi Moyo made their Test debuts against Wales in the Nations Championship.
- Vusi Moyo, who recently debuted for the Sharks and played for Junior Springboks, earned his first senior national call-up last month.
- Moyo is the first black player to start at fly-half for the Springboks, marking a historic milestone.
- Two years ago, Moyo was playing school rugby; last year, he helped Junior Boks win the World Rugby U-20 Championship, scoring 63 points.
Moyo made his senior franchise debut for the
“It’s every kid’s dream to be part of this
“It’s very special to be around Cobus [Reinach] and the other players around me. Personally, it’s about making my family and the people who have been with me along the way proud.
“It was very special to get my first cap for the
“It offered me the opportunity to learn from the guys and keep improving because this set-up is much bigger and you have to make decisions a lot quicker.”
What also makes Moyo’s tale special is that two years ago he was playing school rugby at
Last year, he was instrumental in helping the Junior Boks to their first World Rugby
