39-year-old called up to Springboks squad

AFP10 Aug, 2026 09:40 PMQuick ReadDeon Fourie last played for South Africa at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Photo / AFPDeon Fourie last played for South Africa at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Photo / AFPSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up veteran utility forward Deon Fourie for South Africa’s four-test series against the All Blacks kicking off this month, SA Rugby announced.

Fourie, 39, who is a loose forward and hooker, is returning to the game following a lengthy spell on the sidelines because