Monday Afternoon Round Up
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Jantjies, who fractured his finger while playing for the Lions in the Super Rugby competition, has not been involved in any contact training with the Springboks ahead of the three-Test series against Ireland.
Bok team doctor Conrad von Hagen told a media briefing on today that Jantjies will only start taking contact in training on Thursday.
However, he would not commit to whether Jantjies would be considered for selection.
The first Test is at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday (June 11), followed by encounter at Ellis Park (June 18) and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (June 15).
Saracens sign Koch and Maitland
Premiership and European Champions Cup winners Saracens have signed South Africa prop Vincent Koch and Scotland winger Sean Maitland.
Koch and Maitland will both join on two-year deals ahead of the 2016/17 season.
Te'o misses England training session
Rugby league convert Ben Te'o missed today's training as England continue to prepare for Saturday's first Test against Australia in Brisbane.
The uncapped Leinster centre sat out the action with "muscle soreness".
"It was on the advice of the medical department," said England defense coach Paul Gustard. "He's all good and has settled in really well."
The 29-year-old is competing with Luther Burrell and Owen Farrell to make his debut at inside centre.
