Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said his 33-strong squad were beaming with excitement for what he anticipates will be a challenging tour to Australia as they prepare to depart Down Under for the Rugby Championship on Wednesday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus' Rugby Championship squad assembled in Johannesburg on Sunday for a short camp before their departure to Australia.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the this year's Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane on 10 August.
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.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admitted his selection for the Rugby Championship would be difficult after seven debutants appeared in a commanding over Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus reduced his squad from 41 to 25 players ahead of Saturday's Test against Portugal as he looks to give several players some rest before the start of the Rugby Championship.