The Junior Boks have made two notable changes to their 30-man squad to contest the upcoming U20 World Championship in Georgia after two of their players were called up to the Springbok squad.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick was pleased with the maturity and effort of his young guns in the SA 'A' side that trounced Zimbabwe on Saturday.
After being left out of the Springboks' Nations Championship squad, Faf de Klerk and Vincent Koch are picking up with the Barbarians.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship.
All Black TJ Perenara will captain the Barbarian F.C. side that features Stormers baller Warrick Gelant to take on the Springboks in the YesPlay Cup in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams revealed he will be joining Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the 2026/2027 Japan League One season.