Brits joins Boks in Bloemfontein

Director of Rugby at SA Rugby, Rassie Erasmus believes Brits can play a similar role in the current Springbok setup such as experienced player Duane Vermeulen and Willie le Roux.

“We are busy with building experience, continuity and capacity towards the Rugby World Cup, so we want our young players rubbing shoulders with experienced players such as Duane, Vermeulen and Willie le Roux,” explained Erasmus.

“I want Schalk to perform a similar role, because he has extensive inside knowledge and plenty of experience from playing for Saracens in the English and European conditions. It’s a great way for our younger guys to learn the trade of international rugby from these guys.”

South Africa won the first Test in Johannesburg 42-39 on Saturday.

The Boks managed to fight their way back into a content that looked like it was going to go all England's way midway through the first half. 

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Captain Siya Kolisi, some of the overseas-based players in Le Roux and scrumhalf Faf de Klerk and exciting outside back S'bu Nkosi and Aphiwe Dyantyi have received praise for their contribution to the team's impressive comeback.

The Springbok team to face England in the second Test in Bloemfontein’s Toyota Stadium will be named on Thursday.