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Four ‘former’ South Africans named in Japan training squad

Utility backs Gerhard van den Heever and Shane Gates have been included in the Japan’s extended training squad ahead of the 2021 Test season.

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The Japan Rugby Football Union made the announcement in a statement on Monday.

Van den Heever and Gates have been plying their trade in the Fast East since 2016, meaning the pair qualify to play for the Brave Blossoms via World Rugby’s residency rule.

Gates previously represented the EP/Southern Kings, while Van den Heever played for the Bulls, Stormers, WP and Munster before heading to Japan.

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Their inclusion bring the total of South African-born players in the 52-man squad to four, with already-capped Wimpie van der Walt and Lappies Labuschagne also getting the nod on coach Jamie Joseph’s squad.

Van der Walt has 16 caps to his name while Labuschange has eight.

The final 35-man squad for Japan’s mid-year Tests will be announced on 24 May.

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Japan will play a Test against the British & Irish Lions the week before they head to South Africa for their much-anticipated tour.

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