Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has released nine players not involved in Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Durban to their unions.
Image: SA Rugby website Image: SA Rugby websiteto their provincial unions on Wednesday afternoon, as they look ahead to next week’s closing match of the series against Portugal in Bloemfontein.They are Trevor Nyakane , Makazole Mapimpi, Edwill van der Merwe , Andre Esterhuizen, Lukhanyo Am and Aphelele Fassi .
“This will not only keep them sharp as individuals, it will also assist our cause if we do well against Ireland this week and decide to mix things up in terms of team selection against Portugal.”Erasmus praised the players for their hard work and dedication at training since joining the squad and he was confident that most of them would make their Springbok debuts at some stage this season as the team builds toward to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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