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South Africa Rugby Names Star-Studded Springbok Roster For Nations Championship

See the full South Africa Nations Championship roster, featuring Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx and more.

Oct 28, 2026 by Allen Catour

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South Africa Rugby is bringing a powerful mix of proven international stars, explosive playmakers and emerging talent to the Nations Championship.

Headlined by Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx and Damian de Allende, the roster features experienced Springboks alongside players competing for professional clubs in South Africa, Japan and France.

With depth across the forward pack and plenty of attacking options in the backline, South Africa will have a versatile group to draw from throughout the series. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Manie Libbok, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Damian Willemse are among the players who could make an impact as the squad prepares for the challenge ahead.

South Africa Rugby Nations Championship Roster

Props

Thomas du Toit (Sharks)
Ox Nche (Sharks)
Wilco Louw (Stormers)
Ntuthuko Mchunu (Stormers)
Zachary Porthen (Stormers)
Gerhard Steenekamp (Bulls)

Hookers

Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears)
Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Bulls)

Locks

Lood de Jager (Wild Knights)
Salmaan Moerat (Stade Rochelais)
Ruan Nortje (Kubota Spears)
Riley Norton (Stormers)
Franco Mostert (Honda Heat)

Loose Forwards

Paul de Villiers (Stormers)
Siya Kolisi (Stormers)
Cameron Hanekom (Bulls)
Emmanuel Tshituka (Sharks)
Jasper Wiese (Urayasu D-Rocks)

Utility Forwards

Pieter-Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz)
Marco van Staden (Bulls)

Scrumhalves

Cobus Reinach (Stormers)
Morne van den Berg (10bet Lions)
Grant Williams (Kobe Steelers)

Flyhalves

Yaqeen Ahmed (Stormers)
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (Stormers)
Luan Giliomee (Bulls)
Manie Libbok (Kintetsu Liners)

Centres

Damian de Allende (Wild Knights)
Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles)
Markus Muller (Stormers)
Canan Moodie (Bulls)

Outside Backs

Sebastian de Klerk (Bulls)
Aphelele Fassi (Sharks)
Ethan Hooker (Sharks)
Edwill van der Merwe (Sharks)
Kurt-Lee Arendse (Mitsubishi Dynaboars)
Damian Willemse (Stormers)

Key Springboks To Watch

South Africa's roster combines proven international experience with depth across the field. Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit provide leadership and versatility among the forwards, while Marx offers experience at hooker.

In the backs, de Allende and Kriel bring international experience to the midfield. Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Libbok give South Africa options at flyhalf, while Arendse, Fassi and Willemse add versatility and attacking potential to the outside backs.

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