DHL Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden has earned a Springbok call-up to replace the injured Salmaan Moerat ahead of South Africa’s season opener against the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 20 June.

Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasised the importance of producing a desperate performance against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday (11:55) as they look to achieve the “special” feat of registering consecutive victories down under in their second Rugby Championship clash.  The Boks opened their Rugby Championship campaign with a comprehensive