Koch desperate to play part in Boks resurgence

By NEALE HARVEY
SARACENS prop Vincent Koch would relish doing battle with the “enemy” from within his own club this summer after revealing he has held talks with South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus over a return to national colours.
Koch, one of the best tight-heads in the Premiership, won the last of nine caps against Italy in November 2016, since when a ‘30-cap’ rule introduced for overseas based players has precluded him from selection.
However, with new boss Erasmus set to cut through the red tape in a bid to restore South Africa to the pinnacle of Test rugby,...

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