24/06/2026
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained why Junior Boks captain Riley Norton was called up ahead of the more experienced JJ van der Mescht
“We all think JJ is a wonderful player. It’s not to say that JJ is not a player for the future, but what we do currently probably suits what Riley gives us.”
“One player is a lineout caller who is very athletic around the park. The other is a bruiser who plays very direct. It depends on what you need for a specific Test match.”