Aphelele Fassi: Giliomee and Siyaya have ‘massive future ahead of them’
The Springbok fullback said the SA A and Junior Bok stars could adapt to the highest level of rugby.
Junior Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi has hailed the immense potential of Springbok sensations Luan Giliomee and Zekhethelo Siyaya. The 19-year-old Giliomee and the 18-year-old Siyaya dazzled in their debut season with the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship. Despite playing only two and four games, respectively, both teenagers scored tries and were selected to represent SA A in their whitewash of Zimbabwe.
Fassi praised their outstanding performances, noting that they have "a massive future ahead of them." Both players have been instrumental in South Africa's success, with Giliomee even moving to flyhalf after Yaqeen Ahmed's red card. However, Siyaya's injury meant he missed the U20 World Championship in Georgia. Despite this setback, Fassi believes the young duo will continue to drive the Sharks' success in the URC after a disappointing season.
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