Warren Whiteley fit for Springboks’ year-end tour

Following a groin injury that has kept him out of South Africa's last five international matches, Springbok captain Warren Whiteley is progressing well and on track to make his comeback from injury in their end-of-year Tests to Europe.

“Warren Whiteley is on track. He is continuing with his rehab but obviously won’t be available for the Rugby Championship and we are looking more to the end of the year tour...," team Dr Von Hagen said.

The 30-year-old No 8 has been sidelined with a groin injury since the France series in June and there were doubts over his availability for the remainder of the year when he was forced to undergo an operation in August.

Meanwhile, Jaco Kriel is expected to be sidelined for a further six months and Coenie Oosthuizen for six more weeks. 

On their year-end tour, the Springboks will face Ireland (Dublin, November 11), France (Paris, November 18), Italy (venue to be announced, November 25) and Wales (Cardiff, December 2).