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My opinion is to always try and get your best side on the park and measure fitness as a combination of things, not just missing out on a set 2km run by 18 seconds. There is more involved in being a professional athlete than that.
From what we've heard, Dane also made a great effort to improve her fitness so put that in the equation as well. She is not someone who hasn't been putting a shift in.
I know you have to look at the bigger picture but I always feel it should be about whether you are a better side with or without that person and I feel South Africa are better with Dane van Niekerk playing and leading. She is a captain that wants to win.
It is a big decision for South Africa to have made.