Springbok Pieter-Steph du Toit cemented his place in history by becoming the first South African to be named the World Men's 15s Player of the Year for a second time.
Four Springbok stars have been named among the nominees in two of the eight categories at the upcoming 2024 World Rugby Awards in Monaco next week.
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi said players such as Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit inspired him immensely to further his international career after becoming a regular in the squad this season.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that veterans Pieter-Steph du Toit and Steven Kitshoff will be ready for the first Test of the Rugby Championship.
Rassie Erasmus has revealed a lengthy injury list after Saturday's bruising encounter against Ireland that includes Malcolm Marx, Franco Mostert and Pieter-Steph du Toit.
Rassie Erasmus named the most experienced team in Springbok history when he retained the exact same 23-man matchday squad to face Ireland in the second Test in Durban on Saturday.