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Springboks Omit Big Names for Wallabies Tests
SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 23 – South Africa's 37-man squad includes 24 Rugby World Cup winners and five recent debutants as coach Rassie Erasmus builds depth for the 2027 World Cup preparation.
- South Africa named a 37-player squad on July 23, 2025, for Rugby Championship Tests against Australia next month in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Coach Rassie Erasmus chose a smaller squad to build depth and expose younger players, excluding veterans Lukhanyo Am, Faf de Klerk, and Makazole Mapimpi.
- The squad features utility forward Cobus Wiese, rested Bath prop Thomas du Toit, suspended number eight Jasper Wiese, and invites three Under-20 World Cup players to train for experience.
- Erasmus acknowledged the difficulty in trimming down the squad size but highlighted the importance of developing depth, having utilized nearly 50 players across three Tests this year.
- This squad selection signals a focus on preparing for future competitions while defending their Rugby Championship title starting next month against Australia.
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