Rassie Erasmus and Damian De Allende | Springbok Team Announcement | 29 June 2026
The Springbok team for the first Test of 2026 was announced on Monday, 29 June. Check out what Rassie Erasmus had to say about his selections and the opposition, while Damian De Allende, who is closing in on his 100th Test cap, also had a f
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