Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up prop Ntuthuko Mchunu to the national squad for their preparations for the one-off Test against Argentina and the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR) series, as the team returns to Test action following a week-long break.

Ntuthuko Mchunu believes his impressive resurgence with the Stormers has prepared him to make the most of his latest Springbok opportunity, with the loosehead prop determined to build on the confidence gained during a standout United Rugby Championship campaign.

Stormers prop Ntuthuko Mchunu says he has quickly felt at home in Cape Town since joining the franchise from the Sharks, embracing both the culture and the high standards expected within the squad.

Bongi Mbonambi (hooker) and Ntuthuko Mchunu (prop) will join the Springboks in Ireland on Sunday as national coach Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team prepare for their final two clashes of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour, against Ireland and Wales.

Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree has expressed his disappointment at the departure of prop Ntuthuko Mchunu at the end of the season.

Springbok loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu has signed with the DHL Stormers and will join the squad at the end of the current season.