Canan Moodie

Jake White says Canan Moodie has the talent to become a national star after the Vodacom Bulls prodigy received his first Springbok call-up on Monday.

“He was in tears, man. He’s playing wing and fullback but he’s actually a 13,” Bulls director of rugby White told Sport24. “He was at training today and the next thing we got a call saying we’ve got to send him to the Boks,” White said.

Bulls utility back Canan Moodie has been called up to the Springboks squad as cover at wing as the team prepares for the second Rugby Championship clash New ...

“Canan was due for a second stint with the Junior Boks this year, but unfortunately missed out because of injury. Arendse, in turn, has been released from the national squad as the Boks prepare for Saturday’s encounter against New Zealand at Ellis Park, which will be followed by a tour to Australia and Argentina for the away leg of the Rugby Championship. “His consistently superb performances earned him a place in the final against eventual champions, the DHL Stormers, and this, combined with his Junior Springbok experience in the 2021 u-20 International Series, will set him in good stead as he enters the Springboks environment.

The Springboks sprung a surprise late on Monday afternoon by calling up exciting young Bulls talent Canan Moodie as cover for Kurt-Lee Arendse.

“Canan was due for a second stint with the Junior Boks this year but unfortunately missed out because of injury. It will be interesting to see if Moodie keeps his spot in the squad for their tour overseas, or if he will be one of the players cut as it is unlikely that the Boks will travel with their current squad of 42-players. “His consistently superb performances earned him a place in the final against eventual champions, the Stormers, and this, combined with his Junior Springbok experience in the 2021 U20 International Series, will set him in good stead as he enters the Springbok environment.

The Springboks have called up an 'exciting' rookie to replace Kurt-Lee Arendse, whose Rugby Championship is effectively...

“Canan was due for a second stint with the Junior Boks this year but unfortunately missed out because of injury. Barrett player on, despite landing directly on his head after being hit in the air. In his place comes Canan Moodie, a standout in this year’s URC with Jake White’s Bulls. The 19-year-old is one of the brightest prospects in SA rugby.

South Africa winger Kurt-Lee Arendse was suspended on Monday for four matches after committing dangerous play in the weekend's Rugby Championship victory ...

“Canan was due for a second stint with the Junior Boks this year but unfortunately missed out because of injury. Arendse is ruled out of the second New Zealand Test, two in Australia and one in Argentina, before being available for the return match against the Pumas in Durban on September 24. South Africa winger Kurt-Lee Arendse was suspended on Monday for four matches after committing dangerous play in the weekend's Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand, tournament organisers said.

Bulls coach Jake White has tipped 19-year-old Canan Moodie to play 100 Test for the Springboks after the outside back received his first call-up.

“He was in tears, man. He’s playing wing and full-back but he’s actually a 13,” White told Sport24. It’s a massive thing for a young boy.

Teenage Bulls wing Canan Moodie has been called up to the Springbok squad after Kurt-Lee Arendse was banned for four weeks after his red card against the ...

“Canan was due for a second stint with the Junior Boks this year but unfortunately missed out because of injury. Damian Willemse was also named by Bok assistant coach Deon Davids on Monday as cover. The move comes after the four-week suspension of Kurt-Lee Arendse after a dangerous aerial challenge on Beauden Barrett in the Boks’ 26-10 victory over the All Blacks on Saturday at Mbombela Stadium.

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has explained why they selected teenager Canan Moodie as backline cover ahead of Sharks speedster Aphelele Fassi.

“The main thing with Jesse is he brings a lot of experience – over 50 Test caps,” Nienaber explained of that particular selection. Moodie, 19, will play no role in the upcoming match against the All Blacks this weekend. “This will be the first time that Canan is with us in our environment.

Bulls coach Jake White has tipped 19-year-old Canan Moodie to play 100 Test for the Springboks after the outside back received his first call-up.

“He was in tears, man. He’s playing wing and full-back but he’s actually a 13,” White told Sport24. It’s a massive thing for a young boy.