Rassie Erasmus: Springboks 'desperate' for top-quality game time but hurdles remain

There remain a number of hurdles before South Africa will commit to play in the Rugby Championship

Rassie Erasmus

World champions South Africa are “desperate” to play in the Rugby Championship this year, but there remain a number of hurdles before they will commit to the competition, according to director of rugby Rassie Erasmus.

The Southern Hemisphere competition will be staged in Australia from November 7 to December 12, but the defending champion Springboks face being woefully under-prepared, which Erasmus believes could make participation dangerous for the players.