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Three Players Who Could Be Surprise Springbok Call-Ups This November

With the Boks preparing to head North for the final leg of the Nations Championship, all eyes will soon turn to Rassie and the squad he selects for the November tour. With fixtures against Italy, France and Ireland, followed by…

By Nicholas Halsey · The Rugby Punt-it

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:30 AM

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Nicholas Halsey argues Hacjivah Dayimani, Riley Norton, and Luan Giliomee could earn surprise Springbok call-ups in November.
The writer highlights Dayimani's improved physicality and explosive athleticism following his return to the Stormers.
Norton is viewed as a contender after injury prevented his potential Test debut earlier in the year.

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Writer Nicholas Halsey argues that Hacjivah Dayimani, Riley Norton, and Luan Giliomee could be surprise call-ups for the Springboks' upcoming November tour. With head coach Rassie Erasmus preparing fixtures against Italy, France, Ireland, and a match at Twickenham, Halsey believes the tour offers an opportunity to test depth ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Halsey highlights Stormers loose forward Dayimani's improved physicality, lock Norton's prior consideration before injury, and 19-year-old fullback Giliomee's rapid rise. Lions players Erich Cronjé and Ethan Adams were also noted as potential future prospects.

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Three Players Who Could Be Surprise Springbok Call-Ups This November

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