VIDEO: Rassie's verdict on Jordan's Cardiff performance
SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus believes the more experienced members of his squad helped flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse deliver a satisfactory performance against Wales in Cardiff.
It was the 23-year-old’s second Test appearance and he contributed 15 points with a try and five conversions in his side’s 45-12 win.
He also had the honour of forming a halfback pairing with his brother Jaden in the match, which garnered a lot of media attention ahead of kick-off.
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“Jordan did exactly what was expected from him,” Erasmus told reporters after the match.
“I think he really took control and I think playing with his brother helps a lot.
“He also had a settled backline to the left and right of him. I think Aphelele [Fassi] is the only one that didn’t go to a World Cup.
“I think the dominance of the forwards helped a lot.”
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Erasmus suggested Hendrikse did enough to warrant more opportunities in the future.
“I think his decision-making was good. Here and there, he didn’t find touch.
“We like what we see in him.
“He is definitely calm enough now. It was his second Test match.
“He is definitely among Manie [Libbok], Handre [Pollard], Sacha [Feinberg-Mongomezulu] and Damian [Willemse].
“I think the depth [at flyhalf] is good and we are proud of those two [Jofan and Jaden] and happy for them as a family.”
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