Rugby-Springboks call up front row duo ahead of Ireland test


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  • Sunday, 16 Nov 2025

Rugby Union - South African head coach Rassie Erasmus' Press Conference - SARU House, Tygerberg Park, Cape Town, South Africa - March 5, 2025 South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus during the press conference REUTERS/Esa Alexander

(Reuters) -South Africa have called up hooker Bongi Mbonambi and prop Ntuthuko Mchunu for their final two Autumn International series matches against Ireland and Wales, with the latter fixture falling outside of the international window.

The Springboks have, however, not brought in lock cover despite losing Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert to red cards in the last two weeks, though the latter must still face his disciplinary hearing for his sending-off against Italy.

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