Cameron Hanekom of the Bulls will look to put in another big shift against the Glasgow Warriors in the URC semi-finals to push for a Springbok recall ahead of the new Test season.
This weekend’s United Rugby Championship semi-finals could present a number of Stormers and Bulls players with a final opportunity to put their hands up for Springbok selection ahead of the international season.
South Africa will kick off their 2026 campaign in a couple of weeks with a clash against the Barbarians in Gqeberha, before hosting England in the first Nations Championship Test two weeks later.
On Saturday, the two South African sides will face defending champions Leinster and former winners the Glasgow Warriors in their respective semi-finals.
As a result, the matches in Dublin for the Stormers and Edinburgh for the Bulls could prove to be a last-chance saloon for several Bok fringe players looking to make a statement.
