The Springbok coaches, management and a group of 14 players will kick off the 2023 season with a three-week physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town – from Sunday until Friday, 10 March – in the first team activity of the year as the side gear up for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France in September and October.
Georgia have secured their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after all remaining games involving Russia in the Rugby Europe Championship 2022 were abandoned, World Rugby announced on Thursday.
Jacques Nienaber says he is actively on the lookout for players in their prime as the Springboks plan for what is expected to be a challenging 2022 season.
After a tough 2021 campaign, this year presents the Springboks with the chance to address depth concerns, but which position needs the most urgent attention – with the 2023 Rugby World Cup on the horizon?