South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi scores his sides first try during the 2019 Rugby World Cup match at the City of Toyota Stadium, Toyota City, Japan.
Springboks boosted by return from Covid-19 isolation of key forward trio
The Springboks have received a much-needed boost by the return from Covid-19 isolation of hookers Bongi Mbonambi and Scarra Ntubeni as well as No 8 Dan du Preez.
South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi scores his sides first try during the 2019 Rugby World Cup match at the City of Toyota Stadium, Toyota City, Japan.
The Springboks have received a much-needed boost by the return from Covid-19 isolation of hookers Bongi Mbonambi and Scarra Ntubeni as well as No 8 Dan du Preez ahead of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday, 24 July.
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The SA ‘A’ side – comprising 23 members of the Springboks squad – were unimpressive and deserved losers against a make-shift Bulls side on Saturday, going down 17-14 at the Cape Town Stadium.
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According to the SuperSport Blitz Twitter account, the trio have completed their self-isolation period following their Covid positive test results.
There was no further news on a number of other Springboks still recovering from Covid-19 infections, including captain Siya Kolisi, Makazole Mapimpi, Handre Pollard, Frans Malherbe, Lood de Jager and Frans Steyn.
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