Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has made sweeping rotational changes to his side for Thursday’s second-round Junior World Championship clash against hosts Georgia in Tbilisi.
Stellenbosch FC have further strengthened their squad after completing the transfer of right-back Thabiso Lebitso.
Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw has been called up to the national squad for the Nations Championship as additional forward cover and will join his teammates in Johannesburg.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has highlighted the physical demands of modern football and stressed that South Africa needs to improve in key areas such as "power and speed".
Springbok backs Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse will mark the opening Test of the season against England in the inaugural Nations Championship competition by celebrating their 50th Test caps eight years after making their international debuts in an experienced team named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.
Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena reflected on a sombre dressing room atmosphere following their World Cup exit, admitting the squad was left heartbroken after a narrow defeat.
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has expressed immense pride in his teammates despite South Africa's World Cup exit.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admits he is still undecided about his future after South Africa's impressive FIFA World Cup campaign.
Bafana Bafana's journey in the World Cup came to an end after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Canada in the Round of 32 at the SoFi Stadium in California.
Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon says the squad is driven not only by personal pride and family, but also by a strong sense of responsibility to represent the entire nation as they continue their World Cup journey.