Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up wing Makazole Mapimpi to the squad ahead of their second Rugby Championship match against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday, as captain Siya Kolisi and Kurt-Lee Arendse were released due to injury.
Kolisi and Arendse both suffered injuries in last weekend’s 38-22 defeat against Australia and are expected to be sidelined for a few weeks.
Enough cover
While there is enough cover in the squad at loose forward, Erasmus opted to call up Mapimpi as backline cover.
He will join his team-mates in Cape Town on Monday night.
The double Rugby World Cup-winner currently boasts 47 Test matches and will undoubtedly boost the experience in the Springbok backline.
The match at the Cape Town Stadium kicks off at 17:10 on Saturday, 23 August.
| Full names: Makazole Mapimpi |
| Date of birth: 26 July 1990 |
| Place of birth: Mdantsane |
| School: Jim Mvabaza |
| Springbok#897 |
| Physical: 1.87m, 90kg |
| Current age: 35 |
| Test summary: Tests: 47 Tries: 33 |
| First Test: 2 June 2018 – Left wing against Wales at RFK Stadium, Washington DC |
| Last Test: 12 July 2025 – Left wing against Italy at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth |
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