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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 12: Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby) during the South Africa national rugby team training session at Johannesburg Stadium
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has invited two uncapped players to his first virtual alignment camp for players playing overseas.
Former Junior Springboks, prop Carlü Sadie and lock J.J van der Mescht, are among the 21 players from around the world who will attend the camp.
Sadie plays in France for the Bordeaux Begles, while Van der Mescht is a Northampton Saint.
The group includes 16 Rugby World Cup winners. Two of them, scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies and centre Lukhanyo Am, haven’t featured for the Springboks in more than two years.
Two uncapped former #JuniorBoks have been invited to the #Springboks virtual alignment camp along with a core of experienced players – more here: 💻#ForeverGreenForeverGold pic.twitter.com/zRjsbNGVnb
— Springboks (@Springboks) March 17, 2026
