The Springboks have already headed on tour without several star players who are sidelined with injury, but Rassie Erasmus does still have a strong 37-man squad to choose from.

However, there is another new concern after Bulls star Cameron Hanekom was replaced at half-time in the Bulls’ 54-26 win over Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday due to a back problem.

Although Bulls coach Johan Ackermann did say it was mostly precautionary, it could mean that Hanekom won’t be risked for this Saturday’s Test against Italy.

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“He struggled a little bit with his lower back quite early in the game, and

Read the full article from The South African Rugby here.