Rassie Erasmus has expressed satisfaction with how Embrose Papier has settled back into the Springbok environment following the Bulls' defeat to Leinster in the URC final. Erasmus noted the scrumhalf has slotted in really well since returning to the national camp.
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Rassie pleased with Papier's reintegration into Springbok set-up
Rassie Erasmus says Embrose Papier has integrated smoothly back into the Springbok set-up after the Bulls' URC final loss to Leinster.
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