Without Elton Jantjies‚ the Springboks would be in a crisis. That is the sentiment of former Springbok flyhalf and ex-Wallabies kicking coach Braam van Straaten as the Boks head into the final and deciding test of the series against Ireland.There has been a flyhalf injury crisis this year which has seen Handre Pollard being ruled out of action for the whole year‚ and Patrick Lambie only playing a part in the first half of the first test against Ireland in Cape Town a fortnight ago.'We need to fight for 80 minutes against,' says Bok captain StraussBuoyant captain Adriaan Strauss says there is a mood of excitement rather than tension in the Springbok camp ahead of their make-or-break test against Ireland on Saturday. “We would be in trouble if Elton Jantjies would also get injured‚” said Van Straaten.Looking beyond the current mid-year series‚ Van Straaten‚ who played in 21 tests for the Boks between 1999 and 2001‚ is confident and optimistic about the future of South African pivots.“I do believe that one of the best flyhalves in world rugby is Handre Pollard. He will definitely be the best in years to come‚” said Van Straaten.“Lambie has always been there‚ playing second fiddle and been in the shadows of guys like Morne Steyn. It’s a real pity that he was knocked out and could not have a prolonged run. I feel if the injury had not happened‚ finally getting starts would have brought out the best in him. I know him and he is a confident player.“With Elton continuing to play the good rugby he’s been playing‚ we are in good hands.”Springbok's proud Port Elizabeth history on the line against Ireland on SaturdayPort Elizabeth has a deserved reputation for warmth and hospitality‚ but when it comes to Test rugby‚ the Springboks don’t show visitors any of those traits in the Eastern Cape’s first city. Looking at Allister Coetzee’s start to his reign as Bok coach‚ the former Wallabies and Western Force kicking coach remains optimistic.Van Straaten believes that judging from the Boks’ second half performance last week at Ellis Park‚ Coetzee’s side is on the right track in finding a new identity for SA rugby.However‚ he called for patience from the public to allow the team time to gel and acclimatise to a new style of play.“The problem is that we have identity as a country‚” he said.“We try to follow New Zealand‚ Australia and other countries. What I’m sure about is that if we all put our heads together we could easily be leaders in world rugby.“I know the players in the squad and they are quality. It is encouraging to see the talent that Allister Coetzee is trying to mould.“Last week I watched the side closely and it was visible how they attack the spaces and create quick ball. Again‚ we need to understand that it takes time to get it to work consistently. “The Boks really played some good rugby‚ especially in that second half‚ against a very talented Ireland side – that is what people tend to forget.”Van Straaten‚ who is now involved with the Investec International Rugby Academy‚ believes that SA could easily become leaders in world rugby if more effort would be made to up-skill coaches as early as at schools level.“If one goes out there‚ you see that there is a big void in the quality of coaching that looks after our youngsters‚” said Van Straaten.“If you look at New Zealand‚ they are innovative in how the modern game is played. They are process-driven in how they coach from the early stages. “Here in South Africa we have a problem of not having an identity‚ but are rather result outcomes-based“Our players have lost the ability to play what they see.”The lack of proper coaching structures at development level affects the progression from junior levels to the international stage‚ he says.“I’ve been following the under-20 side closely‚ and it’s amazing how we (couldn't) compete with England over the past four years‚” the former Bok said“That is a bit of a concern because you realise that our players are not prepared. There are no skills set to play the modern game. This also affects players who go up to Bok level.”- TMG Digital..