South Africa Springboks Roster 2025: What To Know
South Africa Springboks Roster 2025: What To Know
The South Africa Rugby roster has a mix of veterans and newcomers as the squad begins summer international play.
South Africa Rugby has named a 46-man national roster to begin its 2025 international campaign, featuring a mix of Rugby World Cup winners, returning veterans and four uncapped players.
The Springboks remain ranked No. 1 in the world and enter the season as back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions.
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The squad is headlined by experienced leaders, including Siya Kolisi (92 caps), Damian de Allende (87), Eben Etzebeth (131) and Handré Pollard (80), as well as emerging contributors like Kurt-Lee Arendse, Canan Moodie and Manie Libbok.
The Springboks’ depth is spread across all positions, with players returning from international clubs and the domestic United Rugby Championship campaign.
"We have the opportunity to see first-hand how a few of the newer players in the squad perform at this level, so we are excited to see what this group can do." Rassie Erasmus has named his squad to face the @Barbarian_FC 🇿🇦#RSAvBAB #Springbokshttps://t.co/51n1NBhxHS
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 24, 2025
Four players — Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Vincent Tshituka, Marnus van der Merwe and Neethling Fouche — are seeking their first international caps.
Lood de Jager also returns to the squad following a prolonged injury absence, rejoining the second row after last appearing in a test in July 2023.
South Africa's upcoming international schedule includes a non-cap match against the Barbarians, followed by three test matches in July: two against Italy and one against Georgia.
All four matches, as well as all Rugby Championship fixtures starting in August, will stream live in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
South Africa Springboks Roster
- Bongi Mbonambi, Hooker
- André-Hugo Venter, Hooker
- Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Hooker
- Johan Grobbelaar, Hooker
- Malcolm Marx, Hooker
- Marnus van der Merwe, Hooker
- Frans Malherbe, Prop
- Gerhard Steenekamp, Prop
- Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Prop
- Neethling Fouche, Prop
- Ntuthuko Mchunu, Prop
- Ox Nche, Prop
- Thomas du Toit, Prop
- Trevor Nyakane, Prop
- Vincent Koch, Prop
- Wilco Louw, Prop
- Eben Etzebeth, Lock
- Franco Mostert, Lock
- Jean Kleyn, Lock
- Lood de Jager, Lock
- Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg, Lock
- RG Snyman, Lock
- Ruan Nortje, Lock
- Salmaan Moerat, Lock
- Siya Kolisi, Loose Forward
- Pieter-Steph du Toit, Loose Forward
- Kwagga Smith, Loose Forward
- Marco van Staden, Loose Forward
- Jean-Luc du Preez, Loose Forward
- Jasper Wiese, Loose Forward
- Elrigh Louw, Loose Forward
- Evan Roos, Loose Forward
- Ben-Jason Dixon, Loose Forward
- Cameron Hanekom, Loose Forward
- Phepsi Buthelezi, Loose Forward
- Ruan Venter, Loose Forward
- Vincent Tshituka, Loose Forward
- Faf de Klerk, Scrumhalf
- Cobus Reinach, Scrumhalf
- Grant Williams, Scrumhalf
- Jaden Hendrikse, Scrumhalf
- Morne van den Berg, Scrumhalf
- Handré Pollard, Flyhalf
- Manie Libbok, Flyhalf
- Jordan Hendrikse, Flyhalf
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Flyhalf
- Damian de Allende, Centre
- Jesse Kriel, Centre
- André Esterhuizen, Centre
- Lukhanyo Am, Centre
- Cheslin Kolbe, Wing
- Makazole Mapimpi, Wing
- Kurt-Lee Arendse, Wing
- Canan Moodie, Wing
- Edwill van der Merwe, Wing
- Willie le Roux, Fullback
- Aphelele Fassi, Fullback
- Quan Horn, Fullback
International Rugby Fixtures 2025 On FloRugby
June 28
July 4
July 5
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
- 3:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
July 12
- 12:30 a.m. ET: NZ Black Ferns vs. Wallaroos
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
- 3:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
July 18
July 19
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Georgia
- 3:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. Uruguay
Aug. 16
Aug. 23
Sept. 5
Sept. 6
Sept. 13
Sept. 27
Oct. 4
Nov. 1
Nov. 8
Nov. 15
Nov. 22
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