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Rassie has ‘full faith’ in Bok youngsters

Rassie Erasmus has explained when the six uncapped players in the Springbok squad could get game time during the European leg of the Nations Championship.

By Simon Borchardt · SA Rugby Mag

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:59 PM

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Rassie Erasmus stated he has full faith in six uncapped Springboks and plans to give them opportunities later on tour.
Erasmus selected an experienced match-day 23 for Saturday's Test against Italy in Turin.
The six uncapped players are Riley Norton, Emmanuel Tshituka, Yaqeen Ahmed, Markus Muller, Sebastian de Klerk, and Luan Giliomee.

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has expressed full confidence in the six uncapped players called up for the European leg of the Nations Championship. While selecting an experienced match-23 to face Italy in Turin, Erasmus plans to integrate the newcomers into team structures before granting them opportunities later during the tour.

The six uncapped players include Riley Norton, Emmanuel Tshituka, Yaqeen Ahmed, Markus Muller, Sebastian de Klerk, and Luan Giliomee. Following the Italy clash, South Africa will travel to play France in Paris on November 13 and Ireland in Dublin on November 21 as they pursue a spot in the Nations Championship final.

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