Springbok Serfontein feeling lucky at 13


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 23 Sep 2014

CAPE TOWN, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The emergence of Jan Serfontein in an unfamiliar position has been one of the plus points for South Africa in a Rugby Championship campaign that has otherwise proven disappointing to date.

The 21-year-old is set to again be asked to play at outside centre against Australia at Newlands on Saturday, a role in the backline he is enjoying despite early frustrations away from his more natural number 12 inside centre position.

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