Springboks Squad Update: Lood de Jager Replaces Franco Mostert
Rugby Championship: Springboks squad gets boost with Lood de Jager's inclusion ahead of Rugby Championship match against Argentina.
“We all feel deeply for Franco and wish him strength during this challenging time, and we’ll support...”
The Springboks have added experienced lock Lood de Jager to their squad for the Rugby Championship finale against Argentina at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday. This move comes after Franco Mostert stayed behind in South Africa due to a family bereavement, with coach Rassie Erasmus extending his sympathies to Mostert and his family.
De Jager, who recently recovered from an injury sustained during the record 43-10 win over New Zealand, has been deemed fit to play and will join the team in London. Erasmus believes De Jager's experience and leadership will be invaluable in the high-stakes match. The team's priority is to retain the Rugby Championship title, and they currently hold a one-point lead over New Zealand.
The Springboks will face off against Argentina on Saturday, with the outcome determining the championship winner. Coach Rassie Erasmus will announce the final team lineup on Tuesday.
“We all feel deeply for Franco and wish him strength during this challenging time, and we’ll support him as well as we can,” Erasmus said.
“Fortunately, Lood has recovered from his injury, and his experience and leadership will be valuable in such an important week for the team.”
The Springboks are currently leading the Rugby Championship table with 15 points from five matches, thanks to their dominant 67-30 win over Argentina in Durban. This impressive victory has set them up nicely to defend their title.
Lood de Jager will join the #Springboks in London on Monday as cover for Franco Mostert, who remained behind in South Africa due to a family bereavement 🔀#ForeverGreenForeverGold
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 29, 2025
Current Rugby Championship Standings:
Here's the current standings breakdown:
- South Africa: 15 points, 3 wins, 2 losses
- New Zealand: 14 points, 3 wins, 2 losses
- Australia: 11 points, 2 wins, 3 losses
- Argentina: 9 points, 2 wins, 3 losses
With Australia and New Zealand set to face off in Perth, the outcome of this match will provide clarity on what the Springboks need to do to secure the championship. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is currently the second-highest points scorer in the competition with 41 points, while Cheslin Kolbe and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are joint-third in tries scored with 3 each.
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