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Thirteen of his twenty test caps were earned as a substitute. His most productive year was in 2008, receiving award nominations for his performances at Super Rugby and provincial level and was subsequently rewarded by being part of the
Springboks Incoming Tour, their Tri Nations squad and their end
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Outgoing Tour. He was also part of the Springbok squad selected to play three tests against the
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567:22 January
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492:References
485:Currie Cup
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