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Springbok star ruled out of crucial 3rd Test

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Rassie Erasmus has confirmed Springbok fullback Damian Willemse will miss next Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks in Soweto through injury.

Also see: Springboks make late changes for All Blacks clash in Cape Town

Willemse limped off in the final play of the first half of the Boks’ 33-26 win over New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, replaced by Manie Libbok.

“Damian Willemse? Ja, he’s injured his hamstring; he’s out for next week,” Erasmus said after the match.

The result levelled the four-match series 1-1 and returned the Boks to the No 1 world ranking, with Man of the Match Cheslin Kolbe contributing 18 points off the kicking tee.

Also see: “He should never have been dropped”: Fans relieved as Siya Kolisi returns to lead Springboks

Originally published by SA Rugby Magazine.

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