Renzo du Plessis is banking on a strong Currie Cup campaign to put himself back in Springbok contention, with the Lions loose forward openly targeting a return to the national setup.
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Du Plessis targeting Springbok recall with Lions Currie Cup push
Lions loose forward Renzo du Plessis says a strong Currie Cup campaign is his route back into Springbok contention.
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