Overview
- Evan Roos was left out of the 36-man Springboks touring group and placed on a 10-player standby list for the five November Tests.
- Rassie Erasmus responded on X to fan queries, calling Roos a world-class player and saying he will play many Tests, possibly from 2027.
- Erasmus said incumbents Jasper Wiese and Kwagga Smith are currently delivering at a higher level in the No. 8 role.
- Roos has started the URC strongly with four tries in four matches but has only one Test appearance this year and eight caps since 2022.
- The tour schedule lists Japan, France, Italy, Ireland and Wales, with No. 8 cover coming from Wiese, Smith and Siya Kolisi.