NINE Springboks are currently out with injuries. Additionally, several other players are unavailable. Here is the full list of players currently out injured.
The Springboks have an injury list the size of more than half a starting XV. These are the players currently sidelined and unavailable for selection.
Rassie Erasmus recently announced his 31-man Springboks training squad.
Noticeably, several big names were absent. This is because there are currently nine Springboks sidelined with injury. Additionally, Bulls players were not considered to their respective URC commitments. Let’s take a look at all the injured Bok stars.
FULL LIST OF INJURED SPRINGBOKS
- Steven Kitshoff
- Lood de Jager
- Jean Kleyn
- Jaden Hendrikse
- Lukhanyo Am
- Canan Moodie
- Kurt-lee Arendse
- Damien Willemse
As a result of their injuries, none of these players are presently training. It is anticipated that the majority will return in time for the Ireland series.
But Rassie’s focus is on the upcoming first Test matchup against Wales in a few weeks. That means he will be without all of the players based in Europe, the UK, and Ireland in addition to the individuals mentioned above. Jasper Wiese has also been suspended, according to The South African. As for the Bulls, none were chosen because of their involvement in the URC. They are now the final SA team participating in the competition. On Saturday, they host Irish powerhouse Leinster at Loftus, where a berth in the URC grand final is up for grabs.
OPPORTUNITY RISES FOR RISING OPPORTUNE YOUNGSTERS
These players have been knocking on the selection door. Now, Injuries and club commitments has opened the door for them. Ultimately, several promising players have the chance to put up their hands and stake their claim for the Springbok jersey.
The likes of Neethling Fouche, Siya Masuko and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are amongst 11 potential debutants named.
SPRINGBOKS TRAINING SQUAD
Forwards: Phepsi Buthelezi (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Joseph Dweba, Ben-Jason Dixon (both DHL Stormers), Pieter-Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz), Eben Etzebeth (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Neethling Fouche (DHL Stormers), Vincent Koch (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Frans Malherbe (DHL Stormers), Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears), Bongi Mbonambi (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Ntuthuko Mchunu (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Salmaan Moerat (DHL Stormers), Franco Mostert (Honda Heat), Ox Nche (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Evan Roos (DHL Stormers), Kwagga Smith (Blu Revs), Andre-Hugo Venter (DHL Stormers), Jasper Wiese (Leicester Tigers).
Backs: Damian de Allende (Panasonic Wild Knights), Faf de Klerk (Canon Eagles), Andre Esterhuizen (Harlequins), Aphelele Fassi (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Jordan Hendrikse (Emirates Lions), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (DHL Stormers), Ethan Hooker (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Quan Horn (Emirates Lions), Cheslin Kolbe (Suntory Sungoliath) Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles), Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers), Makazole Mapimpi, Siya Masuku (both Hollywoodbets Sharks), Handre Pollard (Leicester Tigers), Morne van den Berg (Emirates Lions), Edwill van der Merwe (Emirates Lions), Grant Williams (Hollywoodbets Sharks).
