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Springboks reveal Nyakane's replacement

By Online Editors
Monday 23 Sep 2019

SQUAD UPDATE: Thomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement to the Springbok World Cup squad.

The 24-year-old Sharks prop replaces the unfortunate Trevor Nyakane who tore his right calf in the 13-23 defeat by New Zealand in Yokohama on Saturday.

Du Toit, who was on a short-term loan to Toulouse, was on standby and had been involved in preparations right up until the team’s departure for Japan.

READ: Boks face front row crisis

He is expected to join the squad in Nagoya on Tuesday afternoon.

"It’s very tough on Trevor," said Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby. "He has had a great season and added value whenever he took the field. It’s a blow to him and the team, but it’s also an opportunity for Thomas and for Vincent [Koch] who now have the chance to step up."

The Springboks continue their Rugby World Cup campaign against neighbours Namibia in Nagoya on Saturday.

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