Coach Daan Human speaks on Esterhuizen's versatility

Andre Esterhuizen, traditionally known for his powerful presence in the midfield, has recently taken on a hybrid role that includes time spent at flank. His physicality, defensive work rate, and ability to break tackles make him a natural fit for the back row, especially in a modern game that values versatility. Playing as a flanker allows him to get more involved at the breakdown while still offering the hard running and offloading threat of a centre. This dual-role approach gives his team a dynamic edge, blurring the lines between forward and back. Springbok  Forwards Coach Daan speaks on Esterhuizen playing at flank. See below:

😂 "He's bigger than some of our flankers. He's definitely bigger than Kwagga... but anyway!"

Coach Daan Human on Andre Esterhuizen playing flank and the hybrid role 💪 pic.twitter.com/qryOWM3x4I

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