
Springboks pick 11 uncapped players for first alignment camp
The Springboks have revealed a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players for the team’s first in-person alignment camp of the year.
THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026, 07:22

The Springboks have revealed a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players for the team’s first in-person alignment camp of the year.

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