Damian Willemse's return to form has been cut short by a groin injury, forcing his withdrawal from the Springboks' November Test schedule. The double World Cup winner's setback opens doors for Fassi and Le Roux in the upcoming Northern Hemisphere tour.
Leighton Koopman is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in sports reporting. With a focus on local sports teams, particularly the Stormers rugby team, Leighton provides insightful analysis and coverage of their matches and performance in various tournaments. His work has been featured in Business Report, Cape Times, and Cigalah Group.