South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has released two senior Springboks from the squad ahead of the team's Test against Australia, according to Rugby365. The players were sent home rather than stayi
The outlet did not name the two players in its headline. SA Rugby magazine also reported the move under the framing that Erasmus had sent "Bok champs home."
The Springboks have arrived in Australia for the fixture, Cape Town ETC reported. Erasmus has described the Wallabies Test as "massive," according to The Citizen.
Captain Siya Kolisi said the Australia match represents a "big challenge" for South Africa, TimesLIVE reported.
Further details on which players left the squad, and the reasons behind the decision, were not available in the source material.
What to watch next: confirmation of the two players involved and the Springboks' matchday selection for the Perth Test.
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has released two senior players from the squad ahead of the Springboks' Test against A