REACHING 100 caps for the Springboks is not the immediate thought on Willie le Rouxs mind, but it is a reality that is creeping ever closer for the double World Cup winner.
Yesterday against Ireland, he played Test number 94, and if he can keep up his form and fitness, match number 100 will be well within his reach this season, with the Boks set to play more than 10 Tests in 2024.
Its been a rewarding journey in the national team for the Bolander, but there were times when he had to graft to get that breakthrough and to stay in the national side.
Often branded as a cavalier type of rugby player, Le Roux has brought another dynamic to the Springbok backline since his debut in 2013, and there has been more evidence of him still producing match-winning performances than ones that could sound his final moments in the Bok set-up.
The 34-year-old Le Roux said he would be taking things game-by-game because if he looked too far ahead, things might turn out otherwise. But, he added, he is definitely not close to thinking about retiring from the game yet.
