Springbok veterans Faf de Klerk and Vincent Koch added to Barbarians squad

Springbok veterans Faf de Klerk and Vincent Koch added to Barbarians squad

De Klerk featured for the Boks in their entertaining 80-31 victory over the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, coming off the bench to score a try.

However, with the production line of talent coming through South African rugby, there is no space for the pair of double World Cup winners in coach Rassie Erasmus' squad, for now.

But their loss is the Barbarians' gain, as the duo will link up with the Barbarians in London ahead of their clash against Wales this coming Saturday.

"It's great to add Faf and Vincent for the Wales week," said coach Scott Robertson.

"They are both great players with heaps of quality and experience, but most importantly, they are good men who will embrace all of the values the Barbarians stand for.

"There are a number of players coming in this week, and we will enjoy each other's company before we have a crack at Wales at Twickenham."

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