Rassie Eramus - Lood de Jager
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The Springboks were dealt a fairly significant blow following their 54–7 victory over the Barbarians on Saturday in wet and slippery conditions in Cape Town. That said, it’s not a setback they’ll be losing any sleep over at this stage.
Champions.
However, the win came at a price. World Cup winner Jean Kleyn has been ruled out with an undisclosed injury. The Munster lock is already on his way back to Ireland for treatment. He is expected to miss both of the upcoming Tests against Italy, as well as the one-off clash against Georgia.
After the match at Cape Town Stadium, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus praised Lood de Jager’s comeback. Not long ago, the big man had come dangerously close to calling time on his career.
Champions.
However, the win came at a price. World Cup winner Jean Kleyn has been ruled out with an undisclosed injury. The Munster lock is already on his way back to Ireland for treatment. He is expected to miss both of the upcoming Tests against Italy, as well as the one-off clash against Georgia.
After the match at Cape Town Stadium, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus praised Lood de Jager’s comeback. Not long ago, the big man had come dangerously close to calling time on his career.