Mchunu called up to Bok camp

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has called up Stormers prop, Ntuthuko Mchunu, to the national squad as the world champions resume preparations for next month’s Test against Argentina and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks following a week-long break.

The squad assembled in Johannesburg on Sunday evening and resumed their on-field preparations on Monday, where they will be joined by Mchunu, who earned his fourth Test cap against Scotland during the Nations Championship earlier this month.

Mchunu joins the team as cover for Ox Nche who is still carrying a niggle.

His inclusion in the group increases Erasmus’ training squad in Johannesburg to 44 players.

Erasmus is expected to name his travelling squad for the Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, 8 August, later in the week. The group of players and management will depart for Argentina in two groups on Saturday.

The remaining players will stay in Johannesburg to continue preparation for the matches against New Zealand under the guidance of the Springbok coaching, medical and management teams.

Rassie Erasmus has called up Ntuthuko Mchunu to join the #Springboks squad at their training base in Johannesburg – more here: https://t.co/tLFet8D6ha 💪#ForeverGreenForeverGold pic.twitter.com/6fw2luzKql

— Springboks (@Springboks) July 27, 2026

Written by: Ntsako Mukhari