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South Africa Name Nine Uncapped Players in Expansive Squad
- Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an expanded 54-player squad including nine uncapped players for upcoming Tests starting June 28 in South Africa.
- This selection follows two alignment camps in Cape Town last month and aims to balance player workload while preparing for a challenging season.
- The squad features 31 Rugby World Cup champions and will face the Barbarians, Italy, and Georgia in Tests through July 19 before Rugby Championship and European tours.
- Erasmus expressed enthusiasm about naming a large, talented squad, noting that the expanded group supports effective training and provides valuable development opportunities for younger players.
- The squad’s composition offers opportunities for young players to learn and compete, signaling continuity and preparation for future international competitions.
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South Africa name nine uncapped players in expansive squad
CAPE TOWN :Nine uncapped players have been named in an expansive 54-man South Africa squad for the first four of the country's 14 international matches this year.Coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday retained 31 of the squad that won the 2023 World Cup in a sign of continuity but has also made clear he intended us
Rassie Erasmus names large Bok training squad ahead of Test season
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday announced 54 players in a large training squad ahead of their international season, which kicks off against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium later this month.
BREAKING: Rassie names first official Bok squad of the year!
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named the same 54 players – nine of whom are uncapped – that attended the second national alignment camp in Cape Town last month in a large training squad for the opening stages of the international season, which kicks off on 28 June against the Barbarians, followed by the Incoming Series. The squad, which was confirmed on Thursday by SA Rugby, includes 31 Rugby World Cup players. The group consist of 30 forwards a…
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