A growing number of South African stars plying their trade in Japan - or returning home - could help Rassie Erasmus achieve the unprecedented in 2027.
The South African boss last week confirmed a squad of 56 to attend an in-person camp in Cape Town in early March and he has now confirmed the names of those who will log on for a separate online gathering.
South Africa's phenomenal depth and conveyor belt of muscular titans makes this a question worth asking.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has said that there are several unlucky players who have missed out on selection for their tour of the United Kingdom in November.
Newly crowned Rugby Championship winners South Africa have welcomed back four World Cup winners to their squad that will tour the United Kingdom next month.Â
Stormers attack coach Dawie Snyman dropped the injury bombshell on the media on Wednesday, revealing that Moerat could miss the November internationals.
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The South African kingpin knows he must rejuvenate his squad, but which ageing warriors will be cut loose?
World Cup-winning Springbok Jean Kleyn is poised to make his return to action for the first time since November last year after recovering from an eye injury.
The Springbok supremo may make the most innovative use of the bench of any coach, in any sport.