Cloete back in SA ‘A’ squad for French Barbarians

June 07, 2017
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South African Rugby

Southern Kings flank Chris Cloete has been drafted back into the SA ‘A’ team following Jean-Luc du Preez’s elevation to the Springbok squad.

Du Preez, who was invited to train with the Springboks at their training camp in Plettenberg Bay last week, will now remain with the squad throughout the Incoming Series after Duane Vermeulen was forced to withdraw from the 31-man group with a shoulder injury.

Cloete is currently suspended and was replaced in the SA ‘A’ squad by Ruan Ackermann. He will now join the squad again when they get together in Durban today, but will not be available for the first match, next Friday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Earlier, Seabelo Senatla and Lwazi Mvovo had been drafted into the SA ‘A’ squad in place of Jamba Ulengo (injured) and Lionel Mapoe (called up to the Springbok squad) respectively.

Updated SA ‘A’ squad:

Forwards (14):

Ruan Ackermann (loose forward), Emirates Lions

Ruan Botha (lock), Cell C Sharks

Uzair Cassiem (loose forward), Toyota Cheetahs

Chris Cloete (loose forward), Southern Kings

Thomas du Toit (prop), Cell C Sharks

Andries Ferreira (lock), Emirates Lions

Jason Jenkins (lock), Vodacom Bulls

Wilco Louw (prop), DHL Stormers

Franco Marais (hooker), Cell C Sharks

Ox Nche (prop), Toyota Cheetahs