Salmaan Moerat may not always grab the headlines, but according to Nick Mallett, he makes a valuable contribution to the Springboks' engine room.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has used over 47 players so far in 2025, but his squad for the two home matches against Australia in the Rugby Championship will only be 36-strong.
Springbok number eight Jasper Wiese has been banned for four matches following his red card in the victory over Italy in Gqeberha.
The match officials for the upcoming Rugby Championship have been announced, including the much-anticipated Eden Park clash between the All Blacks and Springboks.
Joseph Suaalii is in doubt for the British and Irish Lions series in July after it was revealed that he will miss the remainder of the Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific season due to injury.
Fixtures for the 2025 Rugby Championship have been confirmed, with match venues and kick-off times now officially set in stone.