2023-08-08 18:22:33
South African Handré Pollard will not take part in the Rugby World Cup which begins in France in a month (September 8 – October 28) due to a calf injury, the South African Federation announced on Tuesday. .
The opening half, 29, is not part of the selection of 33 players called up by coach Jacques Nienaber. Handré Pollard had scored, all on foot, 22 of South Africa’s 32 points in the final of the last World Cup against England, which the Springboks had beaten 32-12 to be crowned.
Center Lukhanyo Am, injured with a knee, will also be unable to participate in the World Cup, and second line Lood de Jager, ill, will also miss the appointment.
The Springboks have better news with the return of future Racing 92 signing captain Siya Kolisi, who is set to play again this month after recovering from a serious knee injury.
“It was one of the toughest selections we’ve ever had to make,” Nienaber said. Injuries played a role in the final selection and unfortunately time ran out for some champions.
“We said from the start that we wanted to name the 33 best players for the World Cup, and after giving 38 players a chance in the last four tests, we are happy with the composition of the group. he continued.
The Springboks begin their title defense against Scotland on September 10, before facing Romania, Ireland and Tonga in Group B.
The 33 South African players selected for the World Cup in France (8 September-28 October)
BEFORE
Pillars : Vincent Koch, Ox Nche, Steven Kitshoff, Frans Malherbe, Trevor Nyakane
Heels: Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi
Back rows: Jean Kleyn, RG Snyman, Eben Etzebeth, Marvin Orie
Third lines: Siya Kolisi (cap.), Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese
Versatile forwards: Deon Fourie, Franco Mostert
ARRIERES
Demis de mêlée: Jaden Hendrikse, Grant Williams, Faf de Klerk, Cobus Reinach
Demi d’ouverture : Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse
Ailiers: Kurt-Lee Arendse, Canan Moodie, Cheslin Kolbe, Makazole Mapimpi
Centers: Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Jesse Kriel
Back: Willie le Roux
Coach: Jacques Nienaber (RSA)
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