The Springboks have shed light on the extent of Siya Kolisi’s injury following the double World Cup-winning captain’s withdrawal from the clash against the Barbarians.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel says he is hugely honoured and ready to accept the responsibility of being Springbok captain against the Barbarians on Saturday.
Debutant Marnus van der Merwe knows he is scrumming amongst legends when the Springboks face the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has heaped praise on scrumhalf Morne van den Berg, comparing him to All Blacks legend Aaron Smith.
Ireland great Peter O'Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when they take on South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday.
Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez and fullback Aphelele Fassi are relishing the chance to unleash against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town on Saturday.