The Springboks’ burgeoning lock stocks are part of the reason for Eben Etzebeth being left out of the side to face the All Blacks, says assistant coach Duane Vermeulen.
Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White has heaped praise on Springbok duo Grant Williams and Eben Etzebeth following the recent Rugby Championship Tests in South Africa.
South Africa's most capped Springbok is ready to tell his story.
Springbok lock Lood de Jager is finally injury-free and back in the national team setup on the eve of the international season.
Bok behemoth Eben Etzebeth delivered a positive injury update ahead of the international season.
The Sharks' recent United Rugby Championship campaign was a vast improvement, but fans will undoubtedly expect more from the franchise next season.