Chester Kolbe expects a tough match against Wales, particularly with them including several senior players who did not play in the loss against England at Twickenham.
“They’ve brought back a few experienced guys, so they have a nice balance of youth and experience. It is a good team with guys who can run the show, but the important thing for us will be to focus on what we have to do.”
Kolbe said that he was not surprised that the Springbok management included four wings in the 2023 World Cup Squad.
“Honestly I wasn’t surprised at all. I think the guys that had opportunities during the Rugby Championship have put up their hands and showcased what they can do on the field,” admitted Kolbe.
“I’m obviously delighted for the wings that have been selected and for everybody to hopefully get an opportunity. So no, I’m not surprised.
“We have got much more depth in the squad than 2019. It is actually scary. If someone gets injured, we know the next guy coming in will fill that role and is capable of doing even better.
“The nice thing about this team is that no one is bigger than the next person and whoever gets the opportunity to play, we encourage that person to give him confidence and make sure he is well-prepared.”