Nkosi, Fassi released from Springbok camp
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber confirmed that Sbu Nkosi and Aphelele Fassi have been released from the touring squad to join the Sharks and will depart for South Africa on Wednesday evening.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber confirmed that Sbu Nkosi and Aphelele Fassi have been released from the touring squad to join the Sharks and will depart for South Africa on Wednesday evening.
Wing Sbu Nkosi’s passport and visa issues have been resolved and he is set to join the rest of the Springbok squad in Scotland for the second Test of the November tour.
Assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that wing Sbu Nkosi is yet to link up with the Springboks in Cardiff and will probably miss the opening Test of the November tour against Wales on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi could miss Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff.
The Springboks will do a detailed review of their performance following this past Sunday’s 28-26 Rugby Championship defeat by the Wallabies in Gold Coast.
Sbu Nkosi says he is keen to make the most of the opportunity he’s been granted following a rare inclusion in the Boks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Gqeberha.
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The Sharks scored four tries to rout the Lions 34-26 in their round-two Rainbow Cup SA encounter at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.