In-form hooker Johan Grobbelaar still chasing Springbok dream

“I think every single player dreams to play for the Springboks. I would definitely love to get a chance."

Grobbelaar first received a call-up to the Bok squad before the final British & Irish Lions Test in August 2021, and was thenAn unfortunate run of injuries for the 26-year-old while playing for the Bulls since then has seen his game time over the past few seasons limited, which led to him not receiving another call-up.

“It was also good to meet the new coaches. There were also some new faces there which is exciting. So I am quite excited for everything that lies ahead this year as well.“I think every single player dreams to play for the Springboks. I would definitely love to get a chance there. You can play well but you don’t select yourself,” he added.

Part of Grobbelaar’s impressive return to top form has been the massive competition for a starting berth at the Bulls, where he has had to battle it out with former Bok Akker van der Merwe, who has been in terrific form this season, and up and comer Jan-Hendrik Wessels, who was also invited to the Bok alignment camp.

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