Bok coach Mzwandile Stick excited to see Sharks youngsters take on All Blacks
Stick coached seven rising SA A players who are now set to take on the All Blacks for the Sharks.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is optimistic about watching several young talents in their upcoming match against the All Blacks. The game will take place at Kings Park on Tuesday night, with the first encounter earlier this week between the All Blacks and Stormers resulting in a closely contested 38-21 victory. Stick had previously worked with many of these youngsters when they played for the SA A team, which recently defeated Zimbabwe 40-0.
He highlighted the maturity of players such as Zekhethelo Siyaya, Luan Giliomee, Emmanuel Tshituka, Phepsi Buthelezi, Liam van Wyk, and Jurenzo Julius. Stick praised the coach JP Pietersen for giving young players opportunities and noted that Siyaya is back from injury, while Vusi Moyo will also play. Stick emphasized the growing confidence of these young players, mentioning their success in defending the U20 World Championship title in Georgia.
He further remarked on the players' readiness for the challenge of facing the All Blacks, crediting their exposure to Springbok conditioning camps and playing alongside experienced Springboks like Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi. Stick believes that these interactions have significantly contributed to building the youngsters' mental strength and fostering a team-first culture.
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