Sharks coach JP Pietersen believes Vusi Moyo has the temperament to thrive at Test level.
The 20-year-old flyhalf was preparing for the Junior World Championship earlier this month, but now finds himself in Rassie Erasmus’ squad for the Nations Championship Tests against England, Scotland and Wales after impressing in the Springboks’ win over the Barbarians.
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Pietersen said Moyo never looked overawed by the occasion.
“It was great to see how he came on for the Springboks against the Barbarians,” Pietersen told Rapport.
“Of course the game was already won, but he kicked well for touch and stayed calm in the moment of the big opportunity. He wasn’t overwhelmed.”
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Pietersen said he had long believed Moyo was destined for the biggest stage.
“I’ve followed Vusi since his school days at KES,” he said. “He has big match temperament. He’s a general on the field who leads the team in the right direction.”
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Pietersen also believes Moyo’s time with the Springboks will pay dividends when he returns to Durban.
“It helps us when Rassie and his coaches give these young players exposure, even if it’s only training alongside the big names,” he said.
“When Vusi comes back to us for the URC season, he’ll be even more comfortable.”
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