Jesse Kriel will captain the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday after Siya Kolisi was forced to withdraw with a late niggle.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has heaped praise on scrumhalf Morne van den Berg, comparing him to All Blacks legend Aaron Smith.
The Springboks have unveiled their first match-day squad of the year, with Rassie Erasmus naming an exciting lineup to face the Barbarians in Saturday's mouthwatering curtain-raiser to the 2025 season.
Aphelele Fassi's resurgence in the Springbok setup is a story of perseverance, maturity, and the right kind of coaching influence.
This week, coaches Rassie Erasmus, Felix Jones and captain Siya Kolisi all expressed their eagerness for an exciting yet challenging 2025 international season.
With a plethora of injuries and an ageing forward pack, the 2025 international season will undoubtedly see some new front row forwards donning the Springbok jersey.