Prop WP Nel’s Scottish revival edged Ashley Johnson’s Coventry renaissance, as voted for by SARugbymag.co.za readers.
On a mission to discover which discard in South African rugby best reinvented themselves, Nel pipped Johnson by 7% in the first round.
A powerhouse prop that drove the Cheetahs scrum for many years, Nel never cracked the Bok team and opted to move to Scotland, a call that did wonders for his career and the success of the Scotland national team.
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Since joining Edinburgh in 2012, Nel has collected an astounding 185 caps complemented by 21 tries. Three years into his Edinburgh move, Nel became eligible to represent Scotland, making his debut against Italy in 2015 and has since scored three tries in 54 Tests.
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