Rugby-Bok coach relishing challenge of returning Wales wing North


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 14 Jun 2022

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - England v South Africa - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 20, 2021 South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber says facing fit-again Wales back George North will be a challenge for his side as they plot ways to expand their own game with an eye on the defence of their Rugby World Cup title in France next year.

The Springboks face Wales in three home tests on consecutive Saturdays from July 2, with North set to return after a year on the sidelines with knee ligament damage, which meant he missed the British & Irish Lions series loss in South Africa last year.

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