Sam Whitelock Backs Ruben Van Heerden to Shine for Barbarians Against Springboks

Sam Whitelock backs Ruben van Heerden to shine for Barbarians against Springboks

All Blacks great talks up Springboks snub ahead of Barbarians clash

All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is enjoying working with Stormers star Ruben van Heerden ahead of the Barbarians' clash with the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

Whitelock backs Stormer for Baa Baas clash

Barbarians assistant coach Sam Whitelock expects Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden to make his mark against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. Van Heerden, who is coming off a standout season in the Vodacom URC, is expected to start in the second row for the Baa Baas alongside another South African, David Ribbans, who has played Test rugby for England. Speaking at a press conference in Camps Bay on Tuesday, W…