South Africa name six uncapped players in Nation Championship squad
On November 7, South Africa's Springboks will take on Italy in Genoa as part of the inaugural Nations Championship Tests in Europe. The Boks, currently leading the South section following victories against England, Scotland, and Wales, will face France in Paris on November 13 and Ireland on November 21. The final weekend of matches is scheduled for November 27-29 in London.
The 37-player squad includes six uncapped players: Yaqeen Ahmed, Sebastian de Klerk, Luan Giliomee, Markus Muller, Riley Norton, and Emmanuel Tshituka. Notable omissions include injured players Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth, Andre Esterhuizen, and Handre Pollard. The squad features a mix of experienced players and rookies, with key positions filled by Thomas du Toit, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Cameron Hanekom, and Siya Kolisi.
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