Overview

• South Africa sealed back-to-back titles for the first time with a 29-27 win over Argentina at Twickenham, edging the All Blacks on points difference after both finished on 19 log points.
• Rassie Erasmus deployed 36 players across six Tests as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Ethan Hooker, Canan Moodie, Jan‑Hendrik Wessels and Wilco Louw enhanced their Test credentials.
• Cobus Reinach and team leaders acknowledged fluctuating form, with a shock 38-22 loss to Australia and a record 43-10 win in Wellington highlighting work needed on consistency.
• International stars are rejoining URC clubs, with Handré Pollard, Moodie and Louw boosting the Bulls, Ethan Hooker returning to the Sharks, and Feinberg‑Mngomezulu, Reinach and Damian Willemse linking up with the Stormers.
• The tour schedule features Japan in London followed by France, Italy, Ireland and Wales, with some injured Boks expected back and others still sidelined, influencing selection plans.