South Africa continues. After a brief squad review during the Test win over Wales, Rassie Erasmus is going back to basics. The Springboks have named the 39 players selected to prepare for the two shocks against Ireland in Pretoria on July 6, Durban on July 14 and Portugal on July 20. The world champions are back in a big way, with Sia Kolisi and Kobus Reinach back in the Top 14 after the season ended.

A reserve team was called

Also look out for the return of Cheslyn Kolbe. As Razi Erasmus justified in a press release, the decision was made to call up 14 more players for use at a higher level: “We have selected the best available squad and as squad depth is one of our key pillars heading into the 2027 World Cup, we thought it would be beneficial to name a reserve squad with a few players who will join us in training from time to time. In the coming weeks”. The Springboks will be looking to continue their momentum and establish their dominance.

South Africa Group

Hookers: Johann Grobbelaar, Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi, Jan-Hendrik Wessels.
Pillars: Thomas du Toit, Vincent Koch, Franz Malherbe, Aux Enche, Trevor Nykane, Gerhard Steenkamp.
Second Row: Eben Etzebat, Salman Morath, Franco Moster, RG Snyman.
Third row: Fepsi Butelizzi, Ben-Jason Dixon, Peter-Steph du Toit, Sia Colisi, Evan Roos, Quagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Jasper Wies.
Scrumhalves: Faf de Klerk, Cobus Reinach, Grant Williams, Mon van den Berg.
Fly halves: Manny Libbock, Handre Pollard.
Centers: Lukhanyo Am, Damian D'Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Jesse Creel, Sacha Feinberg-Mangomezulu.
Wingers/Backs: Kurt-Lee Arendse, Afelele Fassi, Cheslin Kolbe, Willy Le Roux, Makasol Mapimpi, Edwil van der Merwe.