Lukhanyo Am has underlined the benefits of South Africa’s overseas selection policy, insisting it has been a “real advantage” in building the Springboks’ strength in depth – in contrast to England’s continued restriction on picking players based abroad.

The double World Cup winner, currently playing in Japan’s Rugby League One for Mitsubishi Dynaboars, says the freedom for players to develop overseas and return to the international fold has helped elevate standards across the squad.
Am, 32, points to the impact that exposure to different leagues can have on players, both physically and tact...