The Springboks could be forced into another late change ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld.
According to Rapport, Canan Moodie is an injury doubt for the Pretoria showdown, raising the possibility of another last-minute change to Rassie Erasmus’ match 23.
If Moodie is ruled out, Ethan Hooker is expected to slot in on the left wing.
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The Springboks were dealt two major injury blows on the eve of their 45-21 victory over England last week, when Siya Kolisi (hamstring) and Eben Etzebeth (concussion) were both withdrawn.
That forced Erasmus into a significant reshuffle, with Pieter-Steph du Toit moving to lock and taking over the captaincy, while Paul de Villiers and Cameron Hanekom started on the flanks.
According to Rapport, Kolisi is expected to return for next Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Wales in Durban.
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Earlier this week, Erasmus indicated that Hooker was on track to be fit for the Wales Test after recovering from a shoulder injury suffered while playing for the Sharks against the Ospreys in April.
However, if Rapport’s information proves correct, the 23-year-old could be called into action a week earlier.
Hooker last played for the Springboks against Wales in Cardiff on 29 November, where he featured on the right wing.
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