Who's rising – and who's falling – ahead of the November tour

AS ANTICIPATION builds ahead of Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus naming his touring squad for the November Tests in Europe, we take a look at five United Rugby Championship (URC) players hoping to make the cut.

- LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

A few familiar names have made strong cases for a Springbok recall ahead of the year-end tour. But while some players are surging, others may find themselves stuck on the fringes due to their teams’ struggles.

Here are the standout contenders - and the ones who might just miss the cut.

Evan Roos - Back to his bulldozing best

The Stormers No 8 looks every bit the player who once stormed into Bok contention at a young age.

Roos has rediscovered his trademark power game — busting over the gainline, breaking tackles, and working tirelessly on defence.

What's stood out this season is his maturity: he’s making smarter decisions with ball in hand and has improved his breakdown work, an area the Bok selectors have previously flagged.

If he maintains this form, he could easily slot back into the Bok loose trio mix, especially with the team still seeking a settled backup for Jasper Wiese.

Vincent Tshituka - The dynamic workhorse