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When South African athletes compete at international level...for another country

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Former Junior Bok Benhard Janse van Rensburg has earned a call-up to England’s training camp ahead of their upcoming matches. He becomes available for England selection from the 8th of July, meaning he won’t line up against the Springboks at Ellis Park; although he could pull on an England jersey for the very first time the following week against Fiji. This opened a conversation on the show about South African born athletes, historically or those considering the option, representing other nations in sport.
19 May 6AM English South Africa News

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