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FILE - All Blacks flyhalf Damian McKenzie tries to tackle Springboks fullback Aphelele Fassi during the Rugby Championship Test at the Ellis Park. Fassi has been a shining light in the No 15 jersey for the Boks in 2024. Picture: Phill Magakoe / AFP
Now, as the Springboks prepare of their final Test of the year against Wales on Saturday, Fassi will make his eighth start at fullback in 2024 after seemingly leapfrogging veteran Willie Le Roux as the Boks first-choice No 15. “It’s been unbelievable – when you come from a setback, it’s never easy, but as a player you have to follow your own processes, and not change what you normally do,” said Fassi.
“That’s the nice thing that coach Rassie always emphasises – everyone has a job to do whether you are in the matchday 23 or not and we all understand the plan to build for the future.”
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