Fresh Faces and Familiar Names in Rassie Erasmus’ 51-Man Springbok Squad
Erasmus said the large group will help prepare for the Barbarians double-header and the SA A match against Zimbabwe, while building depth for future tests.
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Springboks pick 21 newbies in squad for first game of the season
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting 51-man squad – featuring 21 uncapped players – on Saturday evening for the team’s first training camp of the season, starting in Johannesburg on Monday, with an eye on the double-header between the Boks and the Barbarians, as well as the clash between the SA ‘A’ team against Zimbabwe, in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June. Click HERE to purchase tickets. With the Bulls players unavailable for selection…
Rassie Names 51-Man Springbok Squad With 21 Uncapped Players For Gqeberha Double-Header
[Image: Springboks Rugby / Facebook] Dr Rassie Erasmus (and freshly minted OIG), named a 51-man training squad on Saturday evening, with 21 uncapped faces joining the green and gold armoury for pre-season camp in Johannesburg. The group converged with one eye on the double-header at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on 20 June. SA A take on Zimbabwe at midday, then the Springboks face the Barbarians at 15:00 for what should be an epic conte…
Fearless Rassie Erasmus invests in youth for Boks
Rassie Erasmus is building for the 2031 World Cup, as much as he is selecting for the 2027 World Cup. The Boks coach is fearless in his national call-ups, with 11 of the 21 uncapped players 20 years old and younger. Rassie Erasmus backs young Boks The Junior Springboks won the 2026 Sanzaar Rugby Championship title and Erasmus has rewarded several of the winners with their first Springboks squad selection. Most will feature for South Africa ‘A’ a…
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