World Cup winner recalled into Springboks squad following injuries
Rugby veteran Deon Fourie has been recalled to the Springboks squad to provide cover following a series of injuries to key players. The 39-year-old returns to the international stage after a three-year hiatus from the team.
Why it matters
The recall of a veteran player highlights the depth challenges facing top-tier rugby teams during intense international series.
Stormers flanker and Springbok Deon Fourie has been called into the Springboks ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series according to a report by SA Rugby Mag .
The 39-year-old was industrious for the Stormers against the All Blacks on Friday night playing openside flanker and will now potentially take on the Test team.
He provides loose forward and hooker cover for the Springboks who are awaiting scans on captain Siya Kolisi who was forced off the field early in Buenos Aires against Argentina.
The 13-cap veteran debuted in 2022 at age 35 and went on to play hooker for the Springboks during the 2023 Rugby World Cup following an injury crisis at the position.
A spate of serious injuries has prevented Fourie from featuring for the Boks with his last game the 2023 Rugby World Cup final nearly three years ago.
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