Young wing merits a shot

Ethan Hooker is the youngest and least experienced player to be named in the 36-man Springbok squad to tour New Zealand this Rugby Championship.

- with Nicholas Zaal

While Bok coach Rassie Erasmus previously said he sees the 22-year-old as a centre, Hooker had a breakout season for the Sharks on the wing this year and may feature there after injuries sustained by Kurt-Lee Arendse and Edwill van der Merwe.

Hooker made his Test debut in the second match against Italy in Gqeberha in July. He came off the bench for Canan Moodie at outside centre but made little impact with just 24 minutes to play.