Alberts takes over cricket captaincy
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Hard-man Willem Alberts, who took two wickets with consecutive balls at Newlands in January, has been named to captain the Springboks against the Proteas at the Wanderers.
Springbok Management have also confirmed kicking coach and former Bok flyhalf, Louis Koen, will replace the injured Jean de Villiers in the starting XI for Friday’s match at the Wanderers Stadium.
Furthermore, the Springboks have signaled their intentions to go all out in the Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup by appointing former Proteas wicketkeeper, Mark Boucher, as head coach.
Boucher, who handed out the Springboks’ jerseys in September before their superb victory over Australia at Newlands in Cape Town, will surely be calling on all his knowledge and experience, hoping to guide the Boks to a first ever win against the Proteas.
“This is a great challenge and I’m very excited to be involved with the Springboks,” said Boucher.
“I know they are not really known for their cricketing skills, but it was clear to see early this year in Cape Town that these boys know how to handle a bat and ball. And they certainly don’t lack anything when it comes to competitiveness.
“In the previous match, Butch James took the gloves and I’ll share some tips with him, but generally we have some very talented guys across the park.”
The match commemorates the one year anniversary of Madiba’s death, and will be played in his honour and in celebration of his legacy.
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