Riley Norton, the Junior Springboks captain, is one of six uncapped players named in the Springboks' 46-man squad for the Nations Championship. The squad also sees two scrumhalves return after extended absences, with Embrose Papier among those coming back into the setup.
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Norton among six uncapped players as Papier and Engelbrecht return in 46-man Nations Championship squad
Riley Norton and five other uncapped players are included in the Springboks' 46-man Nations Championship squad, alongside the return of scrumhalf Embrose Papier.
- SA Rugby Maghttps://www.sarugbymag.co.za/riley-stays-with-boks-embrose-returns/
- Planet Rugbyhttps://www.planetrugby.com/news/springboks-squad-winners-and-losers-as-rassie-erasmus-calls-up-forgotten-world-cup-winner-and-talented-youngsters-while-veteran-trio-miss-out
- Rugby365https://rugby365.com/countries/south-africa/scott-robertson-snaps-up-discarded-springbok-world-cup-winners/
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