Springboks' rotation policy paying off

THE Springboks were praised by the French media for building depth in their squad over the past few years - and the ability to field "a whole different team from one week to the other" - with assistant coach Felix Jones revealing it was borne out of a desire to give everyone a fair crack at the jersey.

- ROWAN CALLAGHAN

The Boks are gearing up to face Six Nations champions France at the Stade de France on Saturday, and ahead of the clash, Jones was quizzed on South Africa's rotation policy that has become the envy of the rugby world.

"We just feel currently we have a way of doing things which is keeping the players engaged, keeping them competitive," Jones said at a media conference yesterday.

"Obviously, there is disappointment in not being selected but keeping them producing their own performances, producing assistance for the guys who are in the team, who are in the 23."