Rassie Erasmus has provided an update on Springboks’ full-back Damian Willemse following his injury in the Stormers’ victory over Benetton.
The double Rugby World Cup winner was the only ‘out-and-out’ option at 15 included in the touring squad, with his absence in the Springboks matchday squad providing an opportunity for Cheslin Kolbe to start in the role for just the second time at Test level.
Stormers boss John Dobson said that Willemse ‘put his tour at risk’ in the URC clash in Treviso as he soldiered through and finished the match despite carrying an injury, but Erasmus has eased concerns over
