There are some World Cup-winning Springboks nearing retirement, and this year could see a few players already hanging up their boots.
As the Springboks continue to plot and plan the path towards the 2027 World Cup, it’s clear that coach Rassie Erasmus is looking to carefully manage the game-time of numerous stalwarts.
However, it was revealing that the 35-year-old only featured in the one-off Test against Portugal last year, with the Springboks clearly beginning to explore their other options. Although the 32-year-old has indicated a desire to make a return to action, it is all dependent on how his recovery goes and the feedback from medical specialists. However, it does sadly seem that the likelihood is that he may have no other option but to hang up his boots.calls time on his Springbok career, but the fact of the matter is that he will be turning 35-years-old in July.
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