The one position where there is no shortage of depth at the Springboks is at scrumhalf, where Rassie Erasmus and the national coaches are truly spoilt for choice.

Faf de Klerk, Herschel Jantjies, Jaden Hendrikse, Haashim Pead and Embrose Papier currently can’t get into the squad, but those talented players all offer viable back up options.

For most of last year, Grant Williams and Cobus Reinach were the two players clearly at the top of the scrumhalf pecking order, with Van den Berg serving as the third-choice halfback.

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