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Sanele Nohamba (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo)
- Sharks scrum half Sanele Nohamba was one of the most prominent performers in Saturday’s Springbok showdown.
- The 21-year-old will wear the number 9 jersey at Kings Park for the upcoming Super Rugby Unlocked / Currie Cup season.
- Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has praised Nohamba after Saturday.
Saturdays Springbok Showdown – Team Green beat Team Gold 25-9 – it wasn’t always the easiest match to watch.
There were errors throughout, in the handling and execution of the piece from set pieces, and all contributed to a contest that failed to find any real taste.
Yet rugby is certainly better than no rugby, and the more intricate stories that unfolded when 50 hopeful 2020 Springboks clashed in Newlands were intriguing enough to turn heads.
In a day when very few would significantly improve their reputation, Sharks scrumhalf Sanele nohamba he was one of those players who did it.
He was energetic at all times, cleaning out breakdowns with speed and intent that was almost frantic at times. That youthful spring could have been expected, but perhaps more enjoyable was the precision and execution of his kicks.
With Elton Jantjies as his flying half, Nohamba showed a maturity to accompany his skill.
The 21-year-old still has a long way to go and probably won’t rush into anything big, even if the Rugby Championship starts on November 7, but early indications are that he’s impressing the right people.
“It was really good,” said Springbok captain Siya Kolisi after leading the Bok Green team to victory.
“He’s got a lot of energy and one thing I like about him is that he’s not afraid to chat and take control. I told him before continuing, ‘I don’t want to hear you keep quiet now when it matters most. ‘.
“It was good to see him take control with guys like Elton helping him.”
Nohamba’s form in Super Rugby this year had been excellent before the tournament was called off in March, with 2020 his breakthrough season, as he shared scrum-half duties in Durban with Louis Schreuder, who has since left the franchise. .
“He was confident, he had fun … he released the ball quickly,” Kolisi added.
“It would have been nice to see what would have happened if we got to 22 more often, because I think he hits the ball well for the forwards and quickly comes off the breakout.
“I’m sure we’ll see him more at the Currie Cup, where he’ll be one of the leaders in the Sharks. I’m looking forward to seeing him and all the younger guys.”
In the first round of ‘Super Rugby Unlocked’, which begins next weekend, the Sharks host the Lions in Durban on Friday, October 9.
