Overview
- Clubs confirmed their Round 2 matchday 23s on Thursday, with multiple Springboks named across the Stormers, Sharks and Lions squads for URC fixtures in Scotland, Ireland and at home in Johannesburg.
- Siya Kolisi will start for the Stormers in Edinburgh, earning his 119th cap for the club as John Dobson reshuffles the pack and brings fresh halfback options onto the bench.
- The Sharks named six returning Springboks in their match 23 for the Leinster game, with André Esterhuizen installed as captain and big names such as Eben Etzebeth and Ox Nché available from the bench.
- The Lions included Morné van den Berg and Quan Horn on the bench for their clash with Ospreys while the Bulls adjusted their matchday 23 after tighthead Mornay Smith returned home with an ankle injury.
- Separately, Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami has lodged an appeal against a four-match suspension for a high tackle, a disciplinary development that could affect availability for upcoming Australia fixtures.