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Several Springboks released from duty for Currie Cup fixtures
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The Springboks arrived back on home soil yesterday, having been on the road for the previous two weeks, away to both Australia and New Zealand.
It was confirmed today by SA rugby that a number of players would be permitted to take part in The Currie Cup this coming weekend.
Handre Pollard is one of the several players released, having come on of the bench in Saturdays 57-0 drubbing at the hands of New Zealand. In doing so made his first test start for the Springboks since the 2015 World Cup.
Other players to be released for action in their respective provinces are Damian de Allende, Chilliboy Ralepelle, Dan du Preez, Dillyn Leyds, Wilco Louw and Rudy Paige.
The squad will reassemble Sunday in Bloemfontein, in preparation for their penultimate game against the Wallabies at Toyota Stadium on September the 30th.
South Africa's championship will then culminate with a rematch against the All Blacks in Cape Town, which will be seen as an opportunity at redemption for many of the team.
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Lawrence/Slade is a settled combination - Slade is just not in great form atm, and given his age is unlikely to be at his best in 2027.
I think for the 6N, Lawrence/Slade is likely the best combo, but in the summer when Lawrence goes to the Lions we need to try out a young 12 or two with a view to replacing Slade long term.
Go to commentsNo disrespect to Wales intended, but Australia played the equivalent of a poor club team.
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