WELCOME RETURN: Returning Springboks will boost SA rugby in the short and long term
Several World Cup winners are heading back to South Africa after their lucrative stints in Japan and will boost the local franchises.
Six former Springboks who played abroad are returning to South Africa, boosting the local rugby scene. Malcolm Marx, Kwagga Smith, Pieter-Steph du Toit, and Damian de Allende have committed to the Bulls, Stormers, and Boland Kavaliers respectively. Manie Libbok will join the Sharks, while West Coast Elands are expected to welcome Franco Mostert and Lood de Jager soon.
These seasoned players will likely accept salary cuts of at least 50% to return to South Africa. Their return is partly due to the lucrative opportunities that come with the country's successful rugby teams, but also to settle their families in the country. Despite the exodus of younger players, the addition of these veterans will undoubtedly enhance squad depth and mentorship opportunities.
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