Boks: Japan contingent both great help and (constructive) headache

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus 's phalanx of seasoned stars professionally based in Japan give him at least one much-needed prong of stability for the world champions’ opening Test of the year against Wales.

In short: they’re available, good health permitting, whereas doubt or already confirmed"no-go" status swirls around various other Bok staple figures. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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