THE experienced Morne Steyn looks set to be on his way to join the Springbok squad in Johannesburg.Following the concussion to pivot Pat Lambie in the Boks' 20-26 defeat to Ireland at Newlands Stadium on Saturday‚ SA coach Allister Coetzee has sent out an SOS call for cover for the injured Lambie‚ who will not take part in this coming weekend's clash at Ellis Park.Elton Jantjies‚ who replaced Lambie when he was stretchered off following a dangerous tackle by Ireland's CJ Stander‚ is set to be named as the starting No10 in Saturday's second match of the three-test series between the two sides.Coetzee is likely to confirm Steyn's recall to the Bok side either late on Monday or early on Tuesday.The delay is said to be surrounding Steyn's contract with his French Top 14 side‚ Stade Francais‚ and his insurance cover.“I'm definitely going to call up another flyhalf‚” Coetzee announced at a press conference on Monday.“In fact‚ I have spoken to two of them. We are just looking at availabili...
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