Boks look good at halfway mark

RASSIE: AGES, PREP FOR 2027 WORLD CUP IS HIS FOCUS

- Nicholas Zaal

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said aside from issues in their game play, the team is in a good place halfway through its four-year preparation cycle for the next World Cup.

When also asked whether some senior players would still be considered for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia, he said selection would be fair - If older players are still performing, they will be there.

Erasmus was speaking to media amid their two-week training camp in Johannesburg ahead of their Rugby Championship title defence.

This begins with games against Australia in Johannesburg and Cape Town on 16 and 23 August, respectively.

Thirty-seven Test-capped players are included in the squad for those games, with eight capable Springboks acting as backup.