Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus will announce his squad today for the double Tests in Australia during the Rugby Championship that kicks off next month.
Erasmus admitted after the Portugal Test that several debutants and youngsters had put their hand up for selection. But he will likely rely on his experienced campaigners to do duty, especially in the first Test in Brisbane August 10, while hopefully mixing things up for the second one in Perth August 17.
takes a look at the players at Erasmus disposal and those who could have sneaked in through the back door.
The front row
Theres an abundance of picks that wont let the Bok pack down in any Test. With Malcolm Marx out injured after fracturing his leg, it opens the door for youngsters Johan Grobbelaar and Andre-Hugo Venter, who were both excellent on their debuts against Portugal.