Springboks: Full list of players left out of traveling squad

The Springboks squad has undergone a significant revamp following the team’s poor performance in their final Rugby Championship game against Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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The squad wrapped up their 2023 Rugby Championship campaign in disappointing fashion as they clung on for a sloppy 22-21 win over Michael Cheek’s Argentina in Johannesburg.

There will of course be a rematch between the sides next weekend, when they clash in a Rugby World Cup warm-up, which will be the first of the Springboks’ three pre-RWC friendlies.

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In selecting his squad for the trip to Argentina, coach Jacques Nienaber opted to go primarily with World Cup hopefuls while resting the vast majority of the Springboks’ first-choice players.

Included in the omitted gang is Siya Kolisi, Handre Pollard and Grant Williams, who are all nursing injuries at the moment.

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It should also be noted that Elton Jantjies is not in the travelling squad nor among the rested playing members, as he has been released by the Springboks.

Below is the full list of 16 players who remained in South Africa, as the squad of 26 selected players departed for Buenos Aires on Sunday morning.

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PLAYERS REMAINING IN SOUTH AFRICA:

Forwards: Pieter-Steph du Toit (loose forward), Eben Etzebeth (lock), Siya Kolisi (loose forward), Frans Malherbe (prop), Malcolm Marx (hooker), Ox Nche (prop), Kwagga Smith (loose forward), RG Snyman (lock), Marco van Staden (loose forward), Duane Vermeulen (No 8).

Backs: Damian de Allende (centre), Faf de Klerk (scrumhalf), Cheslin Kolbe (wing), Willie le Roux (fullback), Handre Pollard (flyhalf), Grant Williams (scrumhalf).

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