"I thought some of the execution today was excellent, " said McGeechan, who insists he will not pick the Test XV until after Tuesday's final warm-up against Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth.

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The execution of the deal was excellent, and we are excited to announce its completion well within the six-month time frame we communicated.

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