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Springboks Call Scrumhalf De Klerk Into Squad for New Zealand Tests

Faf de Klerk joins as additional scrumhalf cover due to original squad omission; hooker Bongi Mbonambi remains in South Africa for family reasons, SA Rugby confirmed.

  • Faf De Klerk will join the Springboks for two Rugby Championship matches against New Zealand, as confirmed by SA Rugby.
  • SA Rugby stated that De Klerk will provide additional cover in the scrumhalf position for the upcoming tests.
  • Bongi Mbonambi did not travel with the Springboks to New Zealand due to family matters, according to SA Rugby.
  • Rassie Erasmus will announce the team for the first test at Eden Park on Thursday.
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The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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