Cameron Hanekom describes dream week inside the Bok camp

The former Junior Springbok loose forward, who has been in magnificent form for the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship this season, is the only uncapped player in Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus' 35-man squad after being drafted into the group as an injury replacement for Damian Willemse.

"It's been an unbelievable experience so far, especially being with double Rugby World Cup winners and players I've looked up to for so long, so it's really a dream come true and something I can't really describe," said Hanekom.

"I've always strived to become a Springbok and although I'm not there yet, it's just fantastic to be here and to learn as much as I can from these players."

Hanekom admitted that his call-up came as a surprise: "It just shows that you never really know (when you are going to get the call). I was in disbelief when I got the call and asked if it was a joke. But that said, my goal is just to contribute to the squad as much as possible over the next few weeks."

The 22-year-old player was confident about his ability to play any position in the loose trio.

"I'm a versatile loose forward, so I wouldn't say I have a preference for any position," he said. "It's more about the mental preparation of switching between positions and knowing what your role is on the field."

The team will wrap up their on-field preparations in Jersey on Saturday before travelling to Edinburgh on Sunday. 

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