Pairc clash a chance for Bok fringe players to stake World Cup claim

It’s about a bigger picture – of providing players with some version of rugby playing institutional memory. Some will be fringe players at Rugby World Cup 2023 and some will be on standby.

ON THE FRINGES: Jason Jenkins during South Africa rugby squad training at UCD. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Thursday's Springbok Select XV clash against Munster is both a chance to rekindle some old school 'touring' spirit but more importantly to expose some South African players to the green and gold jersey in an international arena.

It’s not a Test and the bulk of the squad chosen by Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick for this match, will not see Test action any time soon.