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Ruan Pienaar. (Gallo Images)
Ruan Pienaar. (Gallo Images)

Johannesburg - Perhaps as a sign of the lack of talent in the area, former Springbok scrum half Werner Swanepoel has almost sheepishly suggested that the Boks pick Ruan Pienaar as an interim halfback for their must-win series against France next month.

With many positions – the captain, hooker, tight head, prop, both flanks, number eight, scrumhalf, flyhalf, the centres, wings and fullback – unfilled, the halfback spot has also come into the spotlight due to the paucity of a standout player in that position.

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