Boan Venter joined the Springbok squad after earning his first national team call-up Sunday. The Edinburgh prop previously played for Toyota Cheetahs before moving to Scotland. Coach Rassie Erasmus added Venter to replace injured players from the original 55-man group. Six players left the squad due to various injuries and health concerns. The team finished their first training week at Johannesburg headquarters.
Erasmus released several key players from the training camp roster. Gerhard Steenekamp and Ntuthuko Mchunu suffered prop injuries during practice sessions. Centers Lukhanyo Am and utility forward Pieter-Steph du Toit also face recovery time. Number eights Cameron Hanekom and Juarno Augustus cannot participate due to fitness issues. Five additional players returned to their home clubs for regular season duties.
Most squad members will return to Johannesburg Sunday afternoon for continued preparation. Vodacom Bulls players arrive Monday evening after competing against Leinster Saturday. RG Snyman plans to join teammates Tuesday afternoon following his club commitments. Handre Pollard and Thomas du Toit report for duty on different Monday schedules. Venter officially joins the national team camp June 29th.
South Africa begins international competition against Barbarians June 28th in Cape Town. The team faces Italy twice during July home matches in Pretoria and Gqeberha. Georgia visits Nelspruit July 19th for the final summer test match. Erasmus praised Venter for consistent Edinburgh performances throughout the rugby season. The former Junior Springbok brings experience from South African developmental programs.
Erasmus released several key players from the training camp roster. Gerhard Steenekamp and Ntuthuko Mchunu suffered prop injuries during practice sessions. Centers Lukhanyo Am and utility forward Pieter-Steph du Toit also face recovery time. Number eights Cameron Hanekom and Juarno Augustus cannot participate due to fitness issues. Five additional players returned to their home clubs for regular season duties.
Most squad members will return to Johannesburg Sunday afternoon for continued preparation. Vodacom Bulls players arrive Monday evening after competing against Leinster Saturday. RG Snyman plans to join teammates Tuesday afternoon following his club commitments. Handre Pollard and Thomas du Toit report for duty on different Monday schedules. Venter officially joins the national team camp June 29th.
South Africa begins international competition against Barbarians June 28th in Cape Town. The team faces Italy twice during July home matches in Pretoria and Gqeberha. Georgia visits Nelspruit July 19th for the final summer test match. Erasmus praised Venter for consistent Edinburgh performances throughout the rugby season. The former Junior Springbok brings experience from South African developmental programs.
