Uncertainty on Nkosi, Van Staden joining Springboks
The call-up of Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi and flank Marco van Staden has been delayed until the results of medical scans are available following rib injuries suffered by the pair in the United Rugby Championship on Sunday.
The Bulls registered a 40-27 victory against the Sharks in the clash.
Nkosi and Van Staden were named in Nienaber’s 35-man Springbok squad for the end of year tour, and were scheduled to depart for Dublin on Sunday night.
However, they were forced to remain in South Africa for scans and medical assessments to determine the extent of their injuries.
SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus said: “We’ll wait for the outcome of their medical scans and once we know how serious it is we’ll decide if they will join the squad and if so, when. Fortunately, we have sufficient cover at loose forward and among the outside backs to allow us to train fully and select a quality team.”
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The main Springbok touring group, meanwhile, arrived in Dublin late on Sunday night after their flight from Johannesburg to Dubai en route to Dublin was delayed by close to five hours.
The travelling squad joined the other 11 players (the Stormers players and the European and UK-based players) who arrived in Dublin on Sunday afternoon, while Cheslin Kolbe will join the team on Monday morning following Toulon’s 27-26 defeat against Bordeaux on Sunday night.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will announce his match-day squad to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday.
