Springboks legend Victor Matfield believes that JJ van der Mescht will have a breakthrough Test campaign after impressing for Northampton Saints this season.
The gargantuan lock, who is just under 23st, has enjoyed a superb year for the English outfit after joining from Stade Francais in 2025.
Van der Mescht spent four seasons in the French capital but struggled to make an impact, despite getting plenty of game time over that period.
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His move to the PREM has been transformative and the 27-year-old has been rewarded for his form by Rassie Erasmus with a
