While most pundits debate who new Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer will pick at flyhalf next month, he is already pondering who his No.10 will be at the 2015 World Cup.
Meyer, speaking after the conclusion of his third and final 'planning camp' in Cape Town, said his flyhalf should be the player that can land a match-winning goal-kick from the touchline in a World Cup Final.
 

While giving nothing away in terms of his preferred choices, Meyer did say that South Africa suddenly has an abundance of world class pivots. The season-ending shoulder injury of Cheetahs flyhalf Johan Goosen is a disappointment, but the sudden depth at No.10 means pivot is the least of Meyer's concerns.
 

"I can't say he would have or would not have made the June Tests, but he had a good chance," Meyer said, when quizzed about Goosen. The Bok mentor said the future at flyhalf is bright indeed.
 

"I thought that [No.10] was one position South Africa were lacking in the last 10 years," he said, adding: "We had one or two flyhalves, but we didn't have guys who could create and play tactically and suddenly there are four or five great, great flyhalves." Meyer said he was also "very impressed" with Stormers pivot Peter Grant lately. "I think he is playing his best rugby, so he is an option."

"In saying that, Patrick Lambie is also a good youngsters and [Elton] Jantjies has been impressive in the camps. The good thing is that we suddenly have several great flyhalves and that is why our backline play will improve."

Jan de Koning - Sportsmedia365.com