Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus is sweating over the fitness of two key men ahead of the Nations Championship, in the form of Handre Pollard and Andre Esterhuizen.

The pair both suffered injuries in URC action this past weekend, which now leaves the Boks boss with a nervous wait ahead of next month’s Tests against Italy, France and Ireland before their finals weekend placement fixture.

South Africa are yet to name their extended training squad for the campaign, but come into the Tests top of the Southern Hemisphere pool following three successive wins in July.

Rassie Erasmus sweats over key duo

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