Springboks ended the year with eleven wins in thirteen.
However, with international rugby wrapping up for a few months, it’s time to divert one’s attention to club rugby.
Herschel Jantjies and veteran Willie le Roux, who is idling on 98 Springbok caps, are leaving their South African clubs – Stormers and Blue Bulls – to join European sides.
French side Bayonne have signed Jantjies, while Le Roux is reportedly heading to Premiership leaders Bath after being spotted in the city over the weekend.
Update on Rassie
Coming as a surprise to many, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus underwent surgery following his side’s rampant Autumn Series display.
Following the operation Erasmus took to social media, saying, “I’m not going to show the pictures because I don’t think it’s worth showing. All OK, I think I will be out of the hospital by the weekend.”
“I wanted to thank the fans for the amazing support this year. Even when we tried some things and things weren’t going well, you were always standing behind us.”
“To our players who made it into the Dream XV and Sacha nominated and almost got it there, we are all proud of those guys,
“I hope you have a great time over the festive season. Fortunately, we have the URC now and some of the boys are playing, to all the fans I hope you have good holidays.
“Let’s stay nice and humble, support each other and help us keep our feet on the ground. We play for you guys and for South Africa, also for those abroad who understand and see what we stand for as the Springboks – I appreciate that a lot.
“At the end of the day, it is all just a game that we are all proud of. Merry Christmas and hope you all have a lekker festive time. I will probably only hop on Twitter next (year) again. Cheers.”
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