Overview
- Ruben van Heerden was officially added to the Springbok training group on Wednesday and will join the squad in Johannesburg as an injury replacement for Salmaan Moorat.
- Salmaan Moerat was released from camp with a persistent neck problem described as wear and tear around the C4–C5 area, and his short‑term return is uncertain.
- Coach Rassie Erasmus played down broader injury alarm and confirmed only RG Snyman and Kwagga Smith are out for the year while saying players such as Eben Etzebeth, Malcolm Marx and Grant Williams should be available for the England test.
- The June 20 double‑header in Gqeberha — Barbarians v Springboks and SA 'A' v Zimbabwe — will be used to trial fringe and younger players, with matchday XIs to be named next week and the Nations Championship squad to be announced on June 21 after URC commitments are resolved.
- An expanded 50‑plus player camp is being used to fast‑track uncapped talent and build cover for the 2026 season and the 2027 World Cup, giving prospects like Riley Norton concrete chances to stake a claim for senior selection.