Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad for November's three Tests against Scotland, England and Wales.
Franco Mostert, centre, is back in the Bok squad for next month’s tour of Europe, after a lengthy injury layoff. Eben Etzebeth , left, and Pieter-Steph du Toit, right, will also tour to the northern hemisphere. Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images
The Boks will take on Scotland , England and Wales on consecutive weekends next month after winning this year’s Rugby Championship title. The players ruled out due to injury are Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Salmaan Moerat , Steven Kitshoff and Lood de Jager . Erasmus’ squad includes 18 forwards and 16 backs.The Bok coach admitted that selecting the squad was challenging given the depth they had built up this year. A total of 49 players have taken the field for the Boks in 2024 and 35 played in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship.
“That said, this squad includes a healthy mix of youth and experience, with most of these players having made a strong statement in the Springbok jersey this year.
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