Two standby forwards are set to join the Springbok squad in Europe on Sunday ahead of next Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin.
According to Rapport, Bongi Mbonambi has been called up.
The experienced hooker recently turned out for the Barbarians against an All Blacks XV in London after missing on out selection for Boks’ end-of-year tour.
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Erasmus is also expected to bring in a tighthead prop, with Neethling Fouche tipped as the frontrunner.
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Fouche’s call-up prospects have improved following an injury to seasoned tighthead Vincent Koch, who is expected to be sidelined for up to a month.
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