Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus seems intent on giving him a second chance, with Sharks star Afelele Fassi also one of his benefactors.
The full-back has been in great form for the Sharks despite the team's poor performance in the United Rugby Championship.
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He has more clean breaks (18) and meters (967) than any other URC player, and has also been involved in nine tries in the tournament, scoring four goals and providing five assists. .
Fassi also helped the Sharks reach the Challenge Cup semi-finals, appearing in all six games.
His form has also caught the attention of head coach Erasmus, who has reportedly invited outside participants back to the latest Springbok training camp, which was held online.
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The Boks manager had planned to have his players gather in a second camp, but plans were hampered by uncertainty over which South African-based players would be available for the Test against Wales.
South African newspapers are rapport Fassi was one of the players invited to the virtual camp, which could increase his chances of featuring in the Test match against Wales at Twickenham.
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With the URC final taking place on the same day, the Top 14 and Premiership stars will not be able to compete, so Sharks players will join the Springboks along with at least other locally based teams as manager Erasmus will select from a small pool of players. He will be able to participate. Available.
The report also notes that fellow Sharks star Fepsi Buthelezi has also received an invitation to second camp as the No. 8 option, with Jasper Wiese definitely unavailable, while Evan Roos and Cameron Hanekom , Ellie Rowe adds that he could miss the game against Wales if the Bulls win. The Stormers will then play in the URC final.
Fassi earned his first cap for the Springboks in 2021 against Georgia and added a second cap against Argentina later that year. However, his last appearance for the Springboks was against Wales in 2022.
The 26-year-old is popular with Sharks fans and could make a return to the national team, where he could compete with the likes of Damian Willemse, Willie Le Roux and potentially Warrick Guerin and Quan Horn. become.
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