Sharks star Phepsi Buthelezi and Bordeaux Begles behemoth Carlu Sadie have been called up to the Springboks training squad in Johannesburg.
Following the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown will return home to take up a coaching position with the New Zealand Rugby Union in 2028.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 51-man training squad featuring 21 uncapped players as the world champions begin preparations for a bumper international season.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has no doubt that this year's Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks is sure to be something truly special.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has once again urged the sport's stakeholders to reach agreement on a unified global rugby calendar.
Springbok Lood de Jager is set to return to the field in Japan this weekend after seven months off due to hip surgery.