Sharks tighthead prop Thomas du Toit may not get another opportunity to add to his 12 Test caps in the immediate future after the Springboks’ recent withdrawal from the Rugby Championships due to Covid-19.

Player welfare‚ safety concern and Covid-19 travel restrictions were among factors that led to the South Africans pulling out of the event. The physical‚ but ever philosophical front-ranker‚ understands the reasoning in the decision to pull out and is looking forward to making an impression in Super Rugby Unlocked instead...

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