Bok fulcrum Lukhanyo Am eager to get fighting fit in World Cup season: 'It's a big year'
Lukhanyo Am was in the definite conversation for being the best player in the world in 2022 before his knee injury against Australia in the Rugby Championship.
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Lukhanyo Am was in the definite conversation for being the best player in the world in 2022 before his knee injury against Australia in the Rugby Championship.
Springbok behemoth Eben Etzebeth believes they are heading to an "open" Rugby World Cup in France later this year, with the hosts, Ireland and New Zealand, among his strongest contenders.
Springbok rugby players Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi were announced as ambassadors for Mercedes-Benz South Africa, joining captain Siya Kolisi as the German automaker's Friends of the brand.
He might not be able to lobby Springbok team management directly anymore, but Swys de Bruin is clearly sold on the Sharks' midfield pairing of Lukhanyo Am and Rohan Janse van Rensburg replicating their partnership at international level.
Springboks Lukhanyo Am and Rohan Janse van Rensburg’s bourgeoning midfield partnership has impressed Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell following their stunning victory over the Bulls at Kings Park on Saturday.
Neil Powell made numerous changes to his Sharks team as Lukhanyo Am starts at No 13 and Siya Kolisi drops to the reserves in a team led by Phendulani "Phepsi" Buthelezi for the Lions visit to Kings Park on Friday.
Springbok star Lukhanyo Am returns to the bench for the Sharks' Champions Cup encounter against Bordeaux Bègles on Friday at Stade Chaban-Delmas.
Three Springboks cracked the nod in the World Rugby Team of the Year named on Sunday evening.