
Springbok loose forward Cameron Hanekom says he is determined to repay the faith shown in him by the national team's coaches, acknowledging that his place in the squad is far from guaranteed. He pointed to the number of quality players emerging through the ranks and the healthy competition within the Springbok setup as reasons he cannot take his selection for granted.
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