Springboks name 11 uncapped players in 49-man squad for camp
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- •Rassie Erasmus, head coach, selected the 49-man squad on February 25, 2026.
- •The squad includes 11 players who have not yet played for the Springboks at the senior level.
- •The alignment camp is the first of the year and serves as a training and assessment period.
- •The inclusion of Junior Boks players reflects a strategy to integrate younger talent.
- •The squad size of 49 allows for broad evaluation before finalizing selections for matches.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Rassie Erasmus promotes several uncapped players to the matchday squad the Springboks could refresh their team dynamics and potentially improve performance with new talent.
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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Rassie Erasmus' alignment camp: Why invitations don't equate to Springbok selectionAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Erasmus includes Junior Boks for first alignment camp as he casts net wideAFRICAIOL (South Africa)Rassie Erasmus casts net wide with 49-man squad for Springboks’ first alignment campAFRICA