The Springboks will begin preparations to defend their World Cup title in France later this year with a 14-man training camp expected to take place in March.
Sunday newspaper Rapport reveals the players who have already been invited by Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, and which includes a host of 2019 World Cup winners – but only from the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Sharks.
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Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi will reportedly lead the group from the Sharks, the others being Eben Etzebeth, Lukhanyo Am, Ox Nche, Thomas du Toit, Jaden Hendrikse, Bongi Mbonambi and Makazole Mapimpi.
Breakout stars Canan Moodie and Kurt-Lee Arendse are believed to be the only players invited so far from the Bulls, although it is uncertain who the Stormers quartet will be.
It is understood that injuries and performance will impact the makeup of those invited to a second camp.
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