Overview
- The build-up includes a late-June Barbarians warm-up before South Africa open the Nations Championship against England on 4 July.
- Injury absences for Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman are driving changes up front, with Ruan Nortje, Cobus Wiese and Ruan Venter discussed as cover and Salmaan Moerat flagged as a possible return.
- Daily Voice reports the reshuffle could favor a more mobile pack, with Siya Kolisi set to lead and Jasper Wiese expected to start at No. 8.
- Scrumhalf remains unsettled, as The South African tips Grant Williams to start with Cobus Reinach sidelined, while Daily Voice backs Faf de Klerk given reported issues for both Reinach and Williams.
- Flyhalf competition stays open, with The South African projecting Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as first choice as Handre Pollard and Manie Libbok push for game time, and backline pecking orders place Damian Willemse, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel and Damian de Allende as leading starters.