PORT ELIZABETH – Coenie Oosthuizen has joined the Springboks at training in Port Elizabeth ahead of Saturdays decidng test against the Irish in the Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Cell C Sharks prop has come in as cover for the injured Trevor Nyakane.
Nyakane is currently nursing an ankle injury. Warren Whitely was given the thumbs up on Tuesday, the Emirates Lions skipper will be available for selection when the team is announced tomorrow. The Boks head into third and final test level at 1-1 in the three match series. Ireland are still in search of a first series win on South African soil.
Kickoff at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday will be at 5pm.