Boks release duo to English clubs ahead of Australia showdown


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 20 Sep 2018

Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - New Zealand vs South Africa - Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand - September 15, 2018 - South Africa's Willie le Roux runs to score a try. REUTERS/Ross Setford

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa will be without fullback Willie le Roux and loose-forward Francois Louw for the Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Port Elizabeth on Sept. 29 after the pair were released to their English clubs.

Le Roux will return to Wasps and Louw to Bath after the duo featured in the first four matches for the Springboks in the southern hemisphere championship.

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