Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has unveiled a 36-man squad for five upcoming Test matches on the end-of-year tour.
The squad includes 21 forwards and 15 backline players, while a standby list features seven forwards – Juarno Augustus (No 8), Neethling Fouche (prop), Bongi Mbonambi (hooker), Salmaan Moerat (lock), Asenathi Ntlabakanye (prop), Evan Roos (No 8), and Vincent Tshituka (utility forward) – and three backs in Lukhanyo Am (centre), De Klerk (utility back), and Makazole Mapimpi (wing).
Although some players are on the so-called standby list, it’s hugely significant that someone like Bongi Mbonambi has not been included in the touring
