(Reuters) - Key lock Lood de Jager has returned to South Africa’s side for their Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand in neutral Townsville on Saturday, with coach Jacques Nienaber adding an extra backline player to the bench.
De Jager missed the 30-17 defeat by Australia last weekend as he completed concussion protocols and his return will boost their line-out proficiency and ability from the rolling maul.
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