Decimated by Covid-19, Springboks authorized to train

The South African team, decimated by Covid-19 a week ago, can resume training. The rugby director of the federation, Rassie Erasmus will lead the sessions pending the return of the coach, Jacques Nienaber, positive for the coronavirus.

The Springboks will resume training without their coach, Nienaber (left) and their captain, Kolisi, positive for Covid-19.

The Springboks can resume training, after six days of quarantine and anti-Covid tests for the players of the selection and the members of their management. The South African Rugby Federation has, in fact, announced the news this Sunday, July 11.

Thus, the South African team can continue the preparation of its tests against the British and Irish Lions, scheduled for late July (24 and 31) and early August (7). Last weekend, a dozen players and as many members of the management were affected by the Covid-19. Captain Siya Kolisi and coach Jacques Nienaber, in particular, are among those affected.

Erasmus in charge

Training will continue with players who test negative. Positive cases will always be in isolation. While awaiting the return of their coach, the Springboks will be led by Rassie Erasmus, the director of rugby at the South African federation.

South Africa was due to face Georgia for the second time on Friday (June 9th). The meeting was canceled. The two teams met on July 2 and the Boks had the upper hand 40-9.

The games scheduled against the Lions are not threatened, but the South African preparation will be disrupted with the many absences, according to The team, which gives all this information.

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