FANTASTIC TO PLAY WITH CHESLIN AND KURT-LEE, SAYS APHELELE

SHARKS superstar Aphelele Fassi is known for his sparkling rugby and being able to create something from almost nothing when given an inch or two of space on the rugby field.

- LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

While they are encouraged to back their skills within the Springbok set-up, this Saturday against the Barbarians in Cape Town (5.10pm kick-off), the world champions will approach the game with a Test-match intensity.

That means a more structured game plan will be followed and with the predicted weather conditions, an open game will play right into the hands of the Baabaas.

However, while the Boks will box clever in their first match of the year, there should be enough opportunities for the likes of Fassi, and wingers Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse to run with the ball in hand.