One-capped Springbok centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg hopes his red-hot form for the Sharks will catch the eye of Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber.
Janse van Rensburg, who played his only Test for the Boks in 2016, joined the Durbanites on a three-year deal this season from the Sale Sharks in England.
The 28-year-old has made his mark for the Sharks, scoring four tries from seven starts in the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship while featuring prominently in their maiden Champions Cup campaign.
In a wide-ranging interview with Sport24, the 1.83m and 109kg midfielder said his performances are driven by a desperation to create a small Bok opening in a World Cup year.
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“The passion that goes into rugby from the South African fans and their support, it’s really amazing. It makes it quite enjoyable,” he said.
“I think the reason for me starting well was about being desperate … being desperate to play well, especially because of the support you get from the fans.
“My neighbours are flippin’ big Sharks fans. You don’t want to disappoint your people.
“And I’m desperate to try and get back into the Bok squad. So, whatever I can do to get a foot into the door or open up that door a little bit, I’m desperate to do it.
“It’s definitely something I do think about and try to perform to the levels that the Boks would want out of a centre. That pushes me.”
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