Springboks: Young Moodie keen to shoot his World Cup shot

Speedster Canan Moodie has opened up about his last-gasp bid for selection in the Springboks’ 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Moodie, who is competing with the likes of Cheslin Kolbe, Makazole Mapimpi, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Willie le Roux and Damian Willemse for a spot in the Springboks’ back three stocks for the World Cup, will start on the right wing against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday. Mapimpi is on the left wing, Willemse at fullback.

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LAUNCHING A LATE BID JOIN THE SPRINGBOKS IN FRANCE

Commenting on his selection in the first of three Rugby World Cup warm-ups for the Springboks, Moodie said he is raring to go against Argentina and keen to grab this last opportunity to make a statement for RWC selection with both hands.

“I want to make the most of the opportunity to play. We all have a chance to fire shots for World Cup selection, and I’m excited about it,” the Springboks winger explained.

“Cheslin (Kolbe) is leading well and Kurt-Lee (Arendse) and Makazole (Mapimpi) are playing well, and that brings out the best in me, so hopefully I can use my chance this week.”

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THE KID SETS HIS SIGHT ON ARGENTINA

Moodie added that he is well aware of what to expect from the Pumas and has been given guidance be his Springboks teammates on how to approach the showdown against their skilful backs.

“Cheslin and Kurt-Lee, who played against Argentina last week, have helped to prepare for me for what to expect, and so have the other senior players. We know it is going to be tough, but we have our plans, and we have to stick to it.”

The match kicks off at 21h10 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.

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