Cape Town - Lions coach Johan Ackermann says centre Lionel Mapoe would be a valuable asset to the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup later this year.
The midfielder has been on song for the Lions in Super Rugby this year and his form has been recognised by Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer, who included him in both Bok training squads named over the weekend.
Ackermann spoke to Netwerk24 after his side’s 34-29 Super Rugby win over the Cheetahs in Johannesburg last Saturday.