Springboks Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, and Ethan Hooker have been nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Awards for 2026, it was announced on Tuesday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed on Monday that Siya Kolisi was one of four players injured in Saturday's defeat to the Wallabies in Johannesburg.
Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit has rejoined his Japanese club, Toyota Verblitz, after recovering from shoulder surgery that has sidelined him since January.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus invited a group of 26 players consisting mainly of overseas-based players to the first virtual Springbok alignment camps of the year.
Although Pieter-Steph du Toit is expected to miss the bulk of the Japan Rugby League One season with a shoulder injury, he should be back in time for the first Springbok Test of the year.
The nominees have been revealed for the 2024 SA Rugby Awards, including an incredible cast of contenders for the Men's Player of the Year.