Erasmus has handed Vusi Moyo his Test debut against Wales, and the reasoning goes beyond a simple audition. The piece draws on Erasmus's own words to paint a picture of a 10 who is unusually physical for his age, composed under pressure, and already drawing comparisons — in terms of playing style variety — to a young Handré Pollard. Erasmus specifically highlights Moyo's kicking game and ball-handling as elite traits that he now wants stress-tested in a genuine Test environment. The broader squad context matters too: Erasmus considered picking his full-strength side, including Kolisi, but chose to manage niggles with next month's away Test in Argentina firmly in mind. The Wales match is effectively a dual-purpose exercise — competitive enough to matter, but structured to blood four uncapped starters (Moyo, Jaco Williams, Ruben van Heerden, Carlu Sadie) before the heavier lifting begins.
Why Erasmus is backing Moyo to deliver at Test level — and what it means for the bigger picture
Erasmus explains the specific attributes driving his faith in Vusi Moyo ahead of the 20-year-old's Test debut, while the squad context reveals calculated rotation with Argentina away already on the radar.
- Rassie Erasmus
- Springboks
- Wales
- Handré Pollard
- Siya Kolisi
- Argentina
Boks remain top but All Blacks close gap to 2.90 points after Nations Championship opener
South Africa stay top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings at 93.94 points but New Zealand have cut the gap to 2.90 after beating France, while Scotland climb to equal their all-time high of fifth following a record 47-38 win over Argentina in Córdoba.
Kolisi treats Barbarians clash as a full Test match ahead of Gqeberha opener
Siya Kolisi insists the Springboks are treating Saturday's Barbarians clash in Gqeberha as a full Test match, with internal competition, positional battles and the season opener's importance all cited as the camp's driving forces.
So how deep is the Springbok squad?
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Rassie on Alles Ep 1 | The Barbarians in the Bay
The #Springboks kick off their season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha, a place close to the hearts of Rassie Erasmus, Mzwandile Stick, and Deon Davids. The three Bok coaches discuss why it's special to return to the Eastern Cape and what
Erasmus: winning stays non-negotiable, whatever the World Cup build-up demands
Erasmus has made his 2025 season intent explicit: rotation and World Cup-building happen inside a framework where winning remains the non-negotiable baseline. The piece breaks down what that means for squad management, the veterans' standing, and why the All Blacks series carries extra weight.