The Springboks have five more Tests in 2025, and would love nothing more than to go through an unbeaten end-of-year tour to cement their place as the No 1 side in the world.

An extended squad of 36 players has been named for the November Tests, with 21 forwards and 15 backline players picked in the touring group, which includes one uncapped youngster in former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen.

Once again, Rassie Erasmus is expected to rotate with his selections during the outgoing tour, which includes games against Japan at Wembley Stadium (1 November), against France at