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WATCH: Springbok players sing and dance at Heathrow after flight cancellation

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WATCH: Springbok players sing and dance at Heathrow after flight cancellation

The two-time rugby world champions are in England after their match against Wales on Saturday at Twickenham where they won 41-13.

In true South African style, the Springboks’ spirits were not dampened after their flight home was canceled as they sang and danced inside the UK’s Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom).

The two-time rugby world champions are in England after their match against Wales on Saturday at Twickenham where they won 41-13.

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In posts shared by author Shanthini Naidoo on her team. team in song.

The team didn’t seem upset by the delays, as they took photos and mingled with some people at the airport.

Team changes expected

The Springboks were due to name their squad for the upcoming series against Ireland and Portugal on Sunday evening or Monday morning, but the flight delay could have stalled those plans.

Changes are expected to the 35-man training squad that was named for the Wales game, which included 11 uncapped players, with that number now down to seven after four of them made their debuts.

UK and European based players such as Kolisi, Steven Kitshoff, Cobus Reinach, Jean Kleyn and Trevor Nyakane could be selected, while some injured players like Lukhanyo Am and Damian Willemse could make a return if they are fit enough. shape.

A host of Bulls players like Willie le Roux, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Canan Moodie, Marco van Staden, Elrigh Louw, Cameron Hanekom, Wilco Louw, Johan Grobbelaar and Gerhard Steenekamp could also be brought into the squad.

“We will announce the team for the Irish series on Sunday evening or Monday morning. “It will be a team of 35-40 players, but we could call on (more) guys here and there, depending on how the Irish series goes, who we will give a chance against Portugal,” he said. Bok coach Rassie Erasmus.

“One week we might have four or five extra guys training with us to get the experience of being part of the team. Like André-Hugo Venter and Neethling (Fouché), as well as a few guys from the Bulls who haven’t had this experience yet.

“So it won’t be a whole different team training with us, it will just be a slightly expanded team. We just have to take care of the injuries,” Erasmus said.

Additional reporting by Ross Roche

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