Thaakir Dawood_Rugby analyst and sportcaster

SPRINGBOKS WORLD CUP DEFENSE CRISIS<br /> <br />  Siya Kolisi damaged his cruciate ligament and is in a race against time to be fit<br /> in time for the RWC in France.<br />  Francois Steyn and Duane Vermeulen are well past their prime with both at<br /> 36 years old. Both have lost pace and the Boks now have stronger players<br /> available.<br />  Elton Jantjies was dropped due to the drama surrounding his rumoured affair<br /> with Bok dietician Zeenat Simjee but now Manie Libbok is likely to keep him<br /> out of the Bok squad.<br />  Jaden Hendrikse and Cobus Reinach’s spots are in jeopardy due to one man –<br /> Grant Williams (named in the URC Team of the Season dangerous on attack<br /> with every pacey snipe).<br />  The return of RG Snyman could spell trouble for Marvin Orie.<br />  Marcel Coetzee is likely to miss out if Kolisi is fit with Kwagga Smith and Deon<br /> Fourie both in top form.