Boks have closed gap on All Blacks
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Springbok training squad members Eben Etzebeth and Steven Kitshoff is set for a period of 'strategic rest' in another example of how South Africa have closed the gap on New Zealand.
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee revealed on Monday that the two hard-working forward will be rested in the next three weeks, although he still has to make a final call on when and for how long.
Speaking at the start of his team's build-up to their Super Rugby encounter with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday, Coetzee said the improved co-operation between the franchises and the national team have allo…
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee revealed on Monday that the two hard-working forward will be rested in the next three weeks, although he still has to make a final call on when and for how long.
Speaking at the start of his team's build-up to their Super Rugby encounter with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday, Coetzee said the improved co-operation between the franchises and the national team have allo…
