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“Handre has had an impact on his calf again, so it will take a little bit longer for him to be back to full fitness,” explained SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus.
“Initially we thought he would be in next week. But he will definitely be part of the Rugby Championship but when exactly is what we are still deciding.“Damian Willemse also took a knock to the knee. So at this stage out of our three flyhalves the only one at 100% fitness is Manie. But we know that the other two will be back hopefully before the Rugby Championship, but definitely by the Argentina game, the two of them will be 100% ready.
“We still have to cut our current squad by seven for the World Cup. We didn’t want to make the squad too bloated. So a guy like Elton, with the way he has been playing over there, will be considered if needed. But that will only happen if the doctor says someone needs to be replaced,” said Erasmus., but the Bok management is confident that all the players will be fully fit and running by the end of the competition.
“Deon Fourie has a bit of a niggle that he is getting over. Jaden is coming on nicely, Canan has been cleared and Eben will be back by the middle or end of the Rugby Championship,” added Erasmus.
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