Sharks coach JP Pietersen believes Vusi Moyo has all the attributes to become a long-term Springbok flyhalf, but must be given time to grow into the role.
Moyo will make his Test debut in the Bok No 10 jersey against Wales at Kings Park on Saturday.
The 20-year-old was part of last year’s Junior Boks team that won the Junior World Championship and made his first senior appearance in the green and gold off the bench in the Boks’ non-cap match against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June.
Moyo is one of four Bok debutants this weekend, along with another former Junior Bok, winger Jaco Williams, and experienced forwards Carlü Sadie and Ruben van Heerden.
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Pietersen believes Moyo has already shown he is ready for the step up.
“In winning the U20 World Cup, Moyo and Williams have the confidence to take things from there,” Pietersen told News24.
“Jaco played more URC games than Vusi [for the Sharks last season], as Vusi was injured, but one could see what they could do in the green and gold.
“Vusi is organised and can give and execute plans, and seeing what he did in the Barbarians game, it gave me confidence that he is ready for the bigger stage.
“Being in the Springbok mix now means he can learn from Manie Libbok, who is on the bench, and Handré Pollard, while Jaco can learn from the wings in the team.”
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The former Bok wing believes Moyo has the temperament to enjoy a lengthy Test career, provided expectations remain realistic.
“With his creativity and big-match temperament, he is a player who can play for a long time for the Boks.
“We can also see what we have in Jordan [Hendrikse] and Siya [Masuku], and the three can compete hard for the [Sharks] No 10 jersey.
“We must just be patient with him and trust the process.”
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