All Blacks legend Kieran Read believes the Springboks’ willingness to rotate could open the door for the northern hemisphere nations, just like it did for the Wallabies.

Back-to-back world champions South Africa are currently in Italy for their game with the Azzurri this weekend before they face France and Ireland in their final two Nations Championship group matches.

While the countries are technically competing to win the competition, Erasmus has admitted that squad development is much more important as they look towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Springboks youngsters selected

He has named four rising stars in his wider 37-man training

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