South Africa call up Grant Williams to Rugby Championship squad

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has called up Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams to the Rugby Championship squad.

The decision follows after Jaden Hendrikse has been ruled out of the remainder of the competition after sustaining a leg fracture during the second round clash against Argentina after coming off the bench in the 65th minute.

While Cobus Reinach starting at scrumhalf for the Springboks in the game, Faf de Klerk and Herschel Jantjies, who were injured are on track to be available for the clashes against Australia and New Zealand with Williams providing more depth in the squad.

“It is sad to lose a player like Jaden who was really beginning to find his feet in the system and starting to make his mark in Test rugby, but unfortunately injuries are part of the game,” Nienaber.

“We are lucky to have a handful of talented scrumhalves in the country, and as coaches we have been impressed with Grant’s form this season.

“He will certainly benefit from being in the squad and being exposed to our structures and systems, and we are looking forward to seeing what he has to offer.”

South Africa currently hold the top place in the Rugby Championship table with back to back wins over Argentina in the opening two rounds and now await a decision from SANZAAR as they decide the venue for the remainder of the competition.