Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says their project 2027 is officially getting under way when they take on Portugal in their one-off Test at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening (kick-off 5pm).
The Boks will be taking on the European tier two nation with a largely inexperienced outfit, featuring a host of debutants, but will be gunning for the win as they look to impress the coaching staff.
The planIt had always been part of the plan for the Boks to give their wider squad a run against the Portuguese and they will be looking to close out their Incoming Series on a positive note.
It was always part of the plan after playing against Ireland that we would be giving certain players an opportunity against Portugal and it is a big thing for us to build squad depth, explained Stick.
Our major goal is project 2027, which we want to build for and be at our best when we get there (the World Cup). But on the other side the world rankings will also be key. Every game counts.
