Rassie Erasmus says Saturday's 80-31 victory over the Barbarians answered many of his selection questions, but a potential lock injury threatens to cloud the result. The nature and identity of the injured player have not been confirmed, though Erasmus's concern points to a meaningful setback in a position that has already seen attrition in the Springbok camp.
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Rassie fears lock injury setback after Barbarians rout
Rassie Erasmus welcomed the Springboks' 80-31 win over the Barbarians but expressed concern over a possible lock injury sustained during the match.
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