At the start of this week, the Springboks named a new-look team to face Scotland, and revealed that at least a few changes had been enforced by injuries – including the continued absence of Eben Etzebeth.
Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi, Lood de Jager, Franco Mostert, Ox Nche, Andre Esterhuizen and Ethan Hooker all remain unavailable for selection this week due to their respective niggles.
What will be of some concern is that Etzebeth is again battling with a concussion issue, which has been a recurring concern in recent times, and led to his extended absence for much of the Sharks’ season.
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Read the full article from The South African Rugby here.
