Thomas du Toit has been called up to provide front row cover for the Springboks and is set to join the tour squad on Monday in Cardiff, Wales.
Tendai Mtawarira sustained a groin injury in Saturday’s 35-6 victory over Italy in Padova, and while the experienced front ranker will be afforded the maximum time to recover, it was decided to call up Du Toit as extra cover.
Thomas du Toit has been called up to the Bok squad in Cardiff to provide front row cover following the injury to Tendai Mtawarira in Padova on Saturday. "Beast" will be given maximum time to recover before a call on his involvement against Wales will be made.
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Meanwhile, the Springbok squad arrived in Cardiff on Sunday afternoon following their victory over Italy. The match in Cardiff is the final Test of the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour.