Springboks and SA A double header: Six standout youngsters

The Springboks have begun their 2026 international rugby season with a double-header featuring the senior team and the SA A squad. The matches provided an opportunity for young players to showcase their skills ahead of the upcoming Nations Championship and series against New Zealand.
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It tracks the development of emerging talent in professional rugby and sets the stage for major international tournaments.
Springbok utility back Quan Horn tries to bust through the Barbarians defence at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday. Picture: Richard Huggard/Gallo Images
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