Jesse Kriel’s departure has severely limited Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’s midfield options for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup (RWC).

Kriel, who injured his hamstring against the All Blacks, was expected to return to the team for this Friday’s crucial clash against Italy in Shizuoka but the muscular centre aggravated the injury during training...

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