Louw blow for Boks
The Springbok selectors have called up a replacement for the injured Elrigh Louw ahead of the three-day training camp in Stellenbosch.
The Springbok selectors have called up a replacement for the injured Elrigh Louw ahead of the three-day training camp in Stellenbosch.
Two injured England players are now a major worry for Eddie Jones for the end-of-year internationals, which includes a clash with the world-champion Boks.
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Damian Willemse will thrive as the first-choice flyhalf for the Springboks in the end-of-year Tests, starting against the No 1-ranked Ireland, according to Mark Keohane.
Elton Jantjies says he “fully understands and supports” the decision not to select him for the end-of-year tour.
The Springboks are set to be without Frans Steyn for the outgoing tour to Europe after the veteran centre picked up a knee injury while in action for the Cheetahs.
Rassie Erasmus has hinted that DHL Stormers starlet Sacha Mngomezulu could be taken on the end-of-year tour to Europe, but says it is up to the England-qualified youngster to decide his international future.
The likes of Sacha Mngomezulu and Henco van Wyk are rising SA stars who can shine for the Springboks on the end-of-year tour, according to Mark Keohane.
Jacques Nienaber has strongly indicated that Damian Willemse will be backed as the go-to flyhalf when the Springboks travel to Europe for the outgoing tour in November.
Jean de Villiers says Johan Goosen has not “shown enough” to start ahead Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks on the end-of-year tour.