Five URC stars who could force their way into Bok squad

THE Springboks will embark on a tough year-end tour in a couple of weeks, and while they’ve had a fairly settled squad to select from this season, there are still a few fringe players knocking on the selection door.

- LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

VINCENT Tshituka has been in good form for the Sharks in the opening stages of the URC and will look to put in more strong performances to crack a nod for the Springboks' November Tests.

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These players will be keen to use the United Rugby Championship (URC) matches currently under way as a platform to remind head coach Rassie Erasmus and his management team of their abilities.

We look at five URC players who will be hoping to break into the Bok tour squad for the five Tests in November.

The Sharks flanker showed plenty of promise in his Springbok debut and will be hungry for more international opportunities.