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Springboks recall Jantjies and Papier for Nations Championship squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Springboks recall Jantjies and Papier for Nations Championship squad

Summary

South Africa announced a 46-player squad for the Nations Championship, recalling scrumhalves Herschel Jantjies and Embrose Papier. The announcement follows victories where the Springboks defeated the Barbarians 80-31 and South Africa A beat Zimbabwe 40-0. Jantjies last played for the national team in 2023, while Papier’s last cap was in 2018. Coach Rassie Erasmus expressed confidence in their performances this season. The Springboks will begin their Nations Championship campaign against England at Ellis Park on July 4.

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By the Numbers

•Jantjies and Papier return to the Springboks squad.
•South Africa won its opener against the Barbarians 80-31.
•Jantjies last played in 2023; Papier last played in 2018.
•The Springboks' next match is against England on July 4.

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Springboks bring back scrumhalves Jantjies and Papier for Nations Championship

What they're saying

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Scrumhalves Herschel Jantjies and Embrose Papier earned recalls from South Africa in its Nations Championship squad on Saturday. A squad of 46 players was announced after the Springboks won their season-opener against a Barbarians side 80-31 in Gqeberha and South Africa A defeated Zimbabwe 40-0 in the doubleheader. Papier goes even further back; his seventh and last cap was in 2018.
— Yahoo Sports

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