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Deon Fourie recalled by Springboks for series against New Zealand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:31 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Deon Fourie recalled by Springboks for series against New Zealand

Summary

Deon Fourie has been recalled by the Springboks ahead of their four-match test series against New Zealand, beginning August 22. The 39-year-old flanker and hooker last played for South Africa three years ago and is making a comeback following a series of injuries, including a ruptured ACL. After performing well for the Stormers, where he scored a try and made crucial turnovers in a recent match, Fourie caught the attention of Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus. He is set to join the squad in Johannesburg for preparations next week.

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•Fourie last played for South Africa three years ago
•He has overcome multiple injuries, including a ruptured ACL
•The test series against New Zealand starts on August 22
•Fourie impressed during his recent performance for the Stormers
•He joins the Springboks for training in Johannesburg next week

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6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Deon Fourie’s stunning comeback: 39-year-old recalled by the Springboks after injury woes

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Three years after his last cap for South Africa and two years after an ACL injury he thought would end his career, Deon Fourie is back in the Springboks. Fourie, turning 40 next month, was summoned by South Africa on Monday and set to join the squad on Tuesday in Johannesburg to prepare for the four-match Greatest Rivalry test series against New Zealand starting on Aug. 22. Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus was swayed to recall Fourie after he rolled back the years for the Stormers in New Zealand's tour opener in Cape Town on Friday.
— Yahoo Sports

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