Rugby-South Africa face injury problems ahead of Wales, Ireland tests


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 13 Jun 2024

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus speaks during a media conference held to introduce the new technical team and preview the forthcoming season, in Cape Town, South Africa, March 12, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/ File Photo

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - World champions South Africa will be missing key players for their clash with Wales in London and the first game of the two-test home series against Ireland next month.

Backs Canan Moodie, Damien Willemse and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been ruled out until after the July 6 game against Ireland in Pretoria. Cheslin Kolbe is also a doubt with a knee problem.

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