Springboks

It’s been a dream season for Sharks wing Sbu Nkosi, who received a Springbok call-up following impressive performances during Super Rugby and the Currie Cup.

Experienced flank Francois Louw and the uncapped Cell C Sharks duo of S’busiso Nkosi (wing) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf) were on Wednesday included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining home matches of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship.

Handré Pollard (flyhalf) and Damian de Allende (centre) are amongst seven Springbok players released to play in the Currie Cup this coming weekend, it was confirmed on Monday.

The Springboks are bitterly disappointed with the 57-0 loss they suffered against the All Blacks in North Harbour and coach, Allister Coetzee, has vowed that his side will work extremely hard to bounce back in the two remaining home matches of the Rugby Championship.

Scrumhalf Ross Cronje has been withdrawn from the Springbok team to face the All Back on Saturday in Albany because of illness and is replaced by Francois Hougaard, who was initially named on the bench.

The Springboks are looking forward to measure themselves against the best team in the world when they meet the All Blacks on Saturday in Albany, according to Springbok coach Allister Coetzee.

Franco Mostert and Jean-Luc du Preez are back in the Springbok starting team for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Albany, north of Auckland.

Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen suffered a broken arm in Saturday’s enthralling 23-23 draw between the Springboks and the Wallabies in Perth and he will be replaced by uncapped Wilco Louw of the DHL Western Province.

Springbok head coach Allister Coetzee said he couldn’t fault the players’ effort against Australia during the 23-all draw in Perth.

MyPlayers takes a look at all the important stats and facts ahead of the Springboks’ Test against the Wallabies on Saturday.