Boks set for clean bill of health for World Cup opener


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 07 Sep 2015

South Africa's Jean de Villiers attempts to avoid the tackle by Argentina's Marcelo Bosch (L) during their Championship rugby union test match in Durban, August 8 2015. REUTERS/Rogan Ward

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa's treatment room is emptying as their World Cup opener against Japan looms in 12 days with team doctor Craig Roberts predicting a clean bill of health for the squad.

The Springboks' year to date has been dominated by injuries to key players, creating much uncertainty for coach Heyneke Meyer in selecting his final 31-man squad.

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