Kaizer Chiefs seem to have found their perfect defensive pairing with Rushwin Dortley returning to the squad.

The 24-year-old talented defender returned to action two weeks ago after an 18-month absence.

Upon his return, he formed a solid partnership with Thabo Moloisane, which saw them keep a clean sheet.

Against Siwelele, the two again started alongside each other and guided Chiefs to the last four of the Carling Knockout Cup.

After the match, Amakhosi head coach Fernando Da Cruz said the two centre-backs were outstanding but preferred to rotate players at the back rather than sticking with the same pairing.

Rushwin gives Kaizer Chiefs quality at the back

“For sure these two centre-backs is an option for us, and it will be an option in the future, but I prefer to have congruency it’s better,” said Da Cruz as per iDiski Times.

“When we play with fresh, we have a left footer so it’s also good for us. Rushwin is good with his head, so he helps us.

“But for me as a coach I prefer to have many options than not have options.

“So, for the moment Miguel is suspended and when he comes back, we’ll have many options in our defence.” 

Kaizer Chiefs have often struggled defensively and last season, they had Brandon Petersen to thank. The experienced keeper has looked shaky this campaign and with Dortley returning. the Amakhosi backline has stabilised somewhat.

If they are to win the Carling KO, Dortley will be key.