Overview
- The squad announcement, made Saturday, June 27, names 30 players for two Tests against the USA at Ellis Park on July 4 and Loftus Versfeld on July 11.
- Twenty-two of the selected players are returnees from South Africa’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal squad to preserve cohesion and experience.
- Seven players — Nadine Roos, Sinazo Mcatshulwa, Lindelwa Gwala, Aseza Hele, Donelle Snyders, Naima Hlatshwayo and Chumisa Qawe — were omitted while they complete return-to-play medical protocols.
- Coach Swys de Bruin said he will announce a new captain ahead of the first Test to replace Nolusindiso Booi, who retired last year.
- SA Rugby has laid out a busy home programme including a September 5 FNB Stadium doubleheader with New Zealand and an October two-Test Ireland visit to expand high-level match exposure and accelerate player development.