Ruan Pienaar - Selection headaches going forward

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The Toyota Cheetahs backline coach, Ruan Pienaar, has conceded that going forward their will be selection headaches in the Currie Cup.
This will be especially among the outside backs, and despite the injury to the fleet-footed Michael Annies.
On Friday night, Banie Brits and the debutant Ntokozo Makhaza impressed during the historic 24-20 against Georgia in Bloemfontein.
Makhaza scored a brace of tries, while his first try was created by Brits, who also crossed the whitewash.
Pienaar, who was standing in as the head coach, told OFM Sport that it’s good headache to have.
14 Jul 2025 5AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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