Lions captain Francke Horn continues his bid for Springbok selection with standout performances in the Vodacom URC.
Considering the competition for Springbok back-row spots, it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions like Francke Horn.
Handed the captaincy in the absence of the injured Marius Louw, he has led from the front with big try-scoring displays in the bonus-point victories over Ulster and Edinburgh . “Seeing some of your mates who you have played with or good friends becoming Springboks is just a little bit extra motivation to get there.”
“I have a younger brother who is four years younger than me, so we had a back yard and we just kicked and played. I think that’s where the love for rugby grew.
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