Rassie Erasmus’ verdict on snubbed Springboks’ veterans: ‘We want to look at everybody before the World Cup’

Rassie Erasmus has explained that Faf de Klerk’s absence from the Springboks squad for the Nations Championship is part of the coaching team’s World Cup preparations.

South Africa open their 2026 Test season with a clash against England at Ellis Park after defeating the Barbarians 80-31 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

Following the double-header last weekend, Erasmus has named his Springboks squad for the first full international of the year, which includes six uncapped players, including Junior Boks Riley Norton, Jaco Williams and Vusi Moyo. Paul de Villiers, Ruben van Heerden and Carlu Sadie are the other three