Springboks squad: Winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus looks ‘beyond’ the 2027 Rugby World Cup but resorts to ‘hope and pray’ solution with problem position

Following the announcement of Rassie Erasmus’ training squad ahead of the Nations Championship, here is our take on the key winners and losers.

Winners

Riley Norton

After featuring for the Springboks against the Barbarians, the talented lock has made a strong start to the season with the Stormers and earned a place in the Springboks squad. Norton is one of the youngsters Erasmus has selected as South Africa look to the future in the northern leg of the Nations Championship.

Yaqeen Ahmed

Another 20-year-old in the squad, with it being somewhat of a theme throughout South Africa’s selection. Ahmed was magnificent