Springboks name 43-man group for RGR build-up and Argentina match

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has adopted a strategic approach for the next leg of the international season by naming a group of 43 players who will gather in Johannesburg on Sunday to begin their preparations for the Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires, and the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR) series against New Zealand.

Springbok squad to gather in Johannesburg on Sunday Props: Thomas du Toit, Wilco Louw, Ox Nche, Zachary Porthen, Carlu Sadie, Gerhard Steenekamp, Boan Venter Hookers: Johan Grobbelaar, Malcolm Marx Locks: Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Ruan Nortje Loose forwards: Paul de Villiers, Ben-Jason Dixon, Cameron Hanekom, Siya Kolisi, Elrigh Louw, Jasper Wiese Utility forwards: Pieter-Steph du Toit, Franco Mostert, Vincent Tshituka, Marco van Staden, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Cobus Wiese Scrumhalves: Herschel Jantjies, Cobus Reinach, Morne van den Berg, Grant Williams Flyhalves: Manie Libbok, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Vusi Moyo, Handre Pollard Centres: Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Jesse Kriel Outside and utility backs: Kurt-Lee Arendse, Aphelele Fassi, Ethan Hooker, Quan Horn, Cheslin Kolbe, Canan Moodie, Edwill van der Merwe, Damian Willemse Players released to play for their franchises in RGR Forwards: Ntuthuko Mchunu, Evan Roos, Andre-Hugo Venter Backs: Jaco Williams, Embrose Papier Standby: Ruben van“Some players are returning from injury and need some valuable game time, so depending on how they progress from their injuries during next week’s training camp, we will decide who we will take to Argentina, while the other guys in the 43-man squad will remain behind in Johannesburg with a group of coaches and management to begin preparing for the Tests against New Zealand.