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The Springbok coaching staff won t complain if Sale Sharks, who boast a number of national players, progress so far in the English Premiership that their stars can t be considered for the opening Test against Georgia.
Rassie Erasmus, national director of rugby, noted that Sale are one of the foreign clubs with a great relationship with SA Rugby and allow them to consistently engage with their Boks.
He also said that SA Rugby will in future advise players on whether overseas offers would be good for their Springbok prospects.
Springbok management won t have any complaints if a large chunk of their overseas-based players only enter the national camp less than a week before the first Test against Georgia on July 2.
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