Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has unveiled a 49-man squad-including 11 uncapped players, five still in the Junior Bok ranks - for the team's first in-person alignment camp of the year, set to take place in Cape Town from 3 to 6 March.
The Springboks' full 2026 Test schedule has been confirmed, with the world champions set to kick off the season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June.
The Junior Springboks sent an early statement ahead of their 2026 campaign with a commanding 35-0 victory over Georgia Under-20 in Tbilisi on Sunday, powered by a dominant set piece and resolute defence.
The Springboks are eyeing a return to a familiar coastal venue for their final tune-up ahead of the start of the 2026 season.
The Springbok Women's Sevens finished the opening tournament of HSBC SVNS 2 in second place on the log after winning both their matches on Sunday.
Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley says there is no incentive to try get South African teams back into the competition because their games did not receive good television ratings.