Springboks trim squad for trip to Argentina

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Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has named a squad of 28 players for the visit to Argentina, where they will face the Pumas in Mendoza on Saturday.

South Africa and Argentina meet on Saturday, 25 August, for the second time in as many weeks in the opening stages of the Rugby Championship.

The Springboks defeated the Pumas 34-21 in a bonus-point win in the first encounter between the sides in Durban at the weekend.

Erasmus trimmed the forwards by three players, namely Jean-Luc du Preez (loose forward), Sikhumbuzo Notshe (loose forward) and Marvin Orie (lock). Uncapped flanker Cyle Brink underwent surgery earlier in the week to repair damage suffered to his injured knee.

Squad members Ross Cronje (scrum-half), Jesse Kriel (centre) and Lwazi Mvovo (wing) are the three backs not travelling to South America.

The Springboks had a recovery day on Sunday in Durban, while captain Siya Kolisi and the squad are due to fly out to Argentina on Monday morning.

Erasmus will announce his matchday squad on Thursday.

Springbok squad:

Forwards: Thomas du Toit, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Steven Kitshoff, Siya Kolisi (c), Francois Louw, Wilco Louw, Frans Malherbe, Malcolm Marx , Bongi Mbonambi, Franco Mostert, Tendai Mtawarira, RG Snyman, Akker van der Merwe, Marco van Staden, Warren Whiteley

Backs: Lukhanyo Am, Faf de Klerk, Aphiwe Dyantyi, André Esterhuizen, Elton Jantjies, Willie le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, Lionel Mapoe, Embrose Papier, Handré Pollard, Ivan van Zyl, Damian Willemse

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