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World Cup-winning fullback Willie le Roux has been training at flyhalf this week in preparation for the first Test between the Springboks and Wales at Lofts on Saturday. | Sport24news

, Elton Jantjies has been the only recognised No 10 available for selection in Bok camp over the last two weeks.

Johan Goosen is also in the squad, but he has just recovered from a major knee injury and is not expected to be considered yet. Pollard is only expected in South Africa on Monday, but he is still likely to be backed as coach Jacques Nienaber's pivot for the first Test. "Willie was also the flyhalf insurance policy for Steve Hansen at the Toyota Verblitz in Japan this season," said the coach.

Nienaber added that he was not concerned at only having two specialist flyhalves in his 43-man squad, saying there were enough backup options. "Damian Willemse also trained as flyhalf last week and we can also play Cheslin Kolbe there. We have several options at flyhalf," he said. In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.

 

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