Van Staden on André the hybrid: He just needs ugly ears to be a proper forward

AFTER bulldozing over for a rolling maul try against France, André Esterhuizen might as well trade in his backline badge for a loose forward’s number - all he’s missing now are the cauliflower ears.

- LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

SPRINGBOK loose forward Marco van Staden will look to play another starring role for Italy if he is selected for this Saturday's clash in Turin.

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That's how his Springbok teammate Marco van Staden summed it up after the Bok “hybrid,” equally at home in midfield or on the side of the scrum, delivered another powerhouse performance in the victory over Les Bleus.