Four players re-join Springbok squad in Cape Town

Wilco Louw, Dan du Preez, Raymond Rhule and S’busiso Nkosi have re-joined the Springbok squad in Cape Town where they will prepare for this weekend’s final Rugby Championship fixture against the All Blacks.

The four joined the rest of the Springbok squad on Sunday evening in the Mother City following their involvement in the weekend’s Currie Cup and PRO14 competitions.

Meanwhile, Springbok No 8 Uzair Cassiem was on Monday ruled out of action for up to six weeks as a result of the rib injury he sustained against the Wallabies this past weekend in Bloemfontein. Cassiem left the field early in the first half and was replaced by Jean-Luc du Preez.

“Uzair sustained a fractured rib and it will take him about six weeks to recover,” confirmed Dr Konrad von Hagen, the Springbok team doctor.

“Apart from the normal bumps and bruises after a very hard Test match, the rest of the players are in good health. Actually, if you look at us going through a tough Rugby Championship and the strenuous Super Rugby competition, then I am glad to report that the rest of the squad are all able to train this afternoon (Monday).”

“From a medical and conditioning point of view, we are in a very good space.”