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Coach Rassie Erasmus is turning chaos into opportunity, building depth for the Springboks by fielding two squads on the same day—one against the Barbarians, another against Zimbabwe—amid injuries and player commitments. This unconventional setup is a strategic move to unearth future leaders for the 2027 World Cup, with young talents like Riley Norton and Vincent Tshituka stepping into captaincy roles. Even as veterans like Siya Kolisi remain key, Erasmus is fast-tracking promising players and rotating leadership, knowing injuries can strike at any moment. It’s a bold, forward-looking rebuild with one clear goal: ensuring the team never runs out of options.

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