Springbok legend Morne Steyn has backed a cluster of Lions players to force their way into the Springbok frame for the international season.
The Lions had six players called up for the Bok alignment camp in March, and will hope that some of them make the national squad.
“I really hope so . This is the time to give them a chance and test them. I think Rassie knows the core of his team, what his plans are and who the main guys are,” explained Steyn. “He has been doing very well at scrumhalf and flyhalf. We were struggling at a time at flyhalf with Gianni and Kade still injured and Jordan being in and out of the squad. So we needed another option and Sanele slotted in at 10 and has done very well,” said Steyn.
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