Rassie Erasmus has provided further insight into the Springboks' team culture after revealing a compelling selection decision.
that Rugby World Cup-winning propwill earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham.
“When Franna heard that, he said: ‘No ways’. A guy that works so hard and got so few chances to start and it is in your hands, the two players are so similar. “It’s funny,” Erasmus added. “We’ve made a mistake twice before. We picked Lood de Jager and someone whispered in my ear the Thursday before the game it was Franco Mostert’s 50th game.
“It’s a special achievement to play 50 Tests,” said Erasmus. “It requires one to play well consistently and to continue to deliver, and Vincent has certainly done that for us over the years. He’s a hard worker, and he’s had a great season for the Sharks, so we all share in the excitement for him ahead of this big occasion.
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