Lukhanyo Am selected to cover injured Mapimpi.
, but surely his good friend Lukhanyo Am is the best replacement for him? The Boks however, are very light in the hooker department, so should Joseph Dweba have been called up instead?In the midst of the Boks’ commanding 49-18 victory over Tonga, Makazole Mapimpi suffered a tournament-ending injury with a facial fracture. The incident happened when Tongan scrum half Augustine Pulu went high in a tackle with Mapimpi, leading to a head-to-head collision.
Mapimpi was injured in a clash of heads with Augustine Pulu and has suffered a fractured eye socket, sidelining him for four to six weeks.In the wake of Mapimpi’s injury, Lukhanyo Am emerges as the natural choice to step in. Am is no stranger to the Boks’ system, having previously held the 13 jersey. Renowned for his charismatic presence and the potential to be one of the best centres globally, his selection is expected to boost Bok morale.
Am’s versatility and ability to shine as the world’s best centre on any given day make him an ideal replacement for the injured Mapimpi. With the squad having only three seasoned centres and one makeshift wing, Am’s return provides a seamless transition, allowing Moodie to shift back to the wing while Am takes up the 13 jersey.The Boks currently find themselves facing a shortage of hookers, ever since the injury to Malcom Marx.
With Bongi Mbonambi as the only recognized full-time hooker in the squad, common sense would dictate calling up Dweba to bolster the ranks. However, the situation is not as straightforward as it seems. Deon Fourie and Marco van Staden have both stepped up to the challenge and played in the hooker position, adding complexity to the selection decision.Dweba’s prior performances in the Bok jersey, particularly in the crucial throwing department, may have factored into the coaches’ choice.
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