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.
There was relief but also pride that the Springbok Women executed their mandate in Madagascar at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has added Edinburgh prop Boan Venter to a group of 45 players for the forthcoming international season.
Bulls coach Jake White has likened David Kriel's skillset to that of Springboks legend Jean de Villiers.
Lock Riley Norton will retain his captaincy for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Italy, under Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote, who has confirmed his squad.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus added Stormers No. 8 Evan Roos to his squad for the matches against the Barbarians and Castle Lager Incoming Series, increasing the size of his group to 55 players.