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Rhule rejoins Bok squad in Cape Town

Cape Town - Raymond Rhule, Wilco Louw, Dan du Preez and S’busiso Nkosi have rejoined the Springbok squad in Cape Town where the group got its preparations underway for this weekend’s final Rugby Championship fixture against the All Blacks.

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The Test, scheduled for a 17:05 kick-off on Saturday, will take place at Newlands in Cape Town.

The four joined the rest of the Springbok squad on Sunday evening in the Mother City following their involvement in the weekend’s Currie Cup and PRO14 competitions.

Louw (prop) played off the bench for Western Province on Sunday afternoon, Rhule (wing) was in action for the Cheetahs on Friday evening, and Du Preez (loose forward) and Nkosi (wing) ran out for the Sharks on Friday evening.

A number of Springbok supporters watched the Bok squad’s open training session on Monday afternoon at the Cape Town Stadium.

The Springboks will announce their match-day 23 on Thursday.

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