Nick Mallett is concerned about the lack of hooker cover in the Springboks squad named for the November leg of the Nations Championship.
Malcolm Marx and Jan-Hendrik Wessels were the two names listed as hookers in Rassie Erasmus’ 37-man squad, with the latter seemingly focusing solely on the role after previously doubling up as a loosehead prop. Bulls forward Marco van Staden has been named among the utility forwards for the end-of-year tour, and he is bound to cover the hooker position as he has done previously in Green and Gold and for his club.
Nick Mallett wary of Springboks hooker
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