Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed Benhard Janse van Rensburg was keen to play for South Africa before he committed his international future to England. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated Test between the two nations, Erasmus explained a prior agreement with World Rugby ultimately prevented the Springboks from pursuing the centre, who plies for the Bristol Bears in the English Premiership.

Although the 29-year-old is in the England squad, he is not eligible to play for his adopted nation against his home country this coming weekend because he only becomes eligible for

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