Junior Boks rewarded as Rassie Erasmus maps out post-2027 Springbok future

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: South Africa

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Junior Boks rewarded as Rassie Erasmus maps out post-2027 Springbok future

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus included 21 uncapped players in his first expanded squad of 2026, rewarding several Junior Boks and URC performers. Players like Bathobele Hlekani, Sibabalwe Mahase (Lions), Imad Khan, Paul de Villiers, Jaco Williams (Stormers), Emmanuel Tshituka (Sharks) and Siphosethu Mnebelele (Bulls) were selected. This move signals the national team's focus on the post-2027 Rugby World Cup future.

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