South Africa have beefed up their squad with several World Cup winners for the two Rugby Championship home tests against old foes New Zealand.
The Springboks have recalled lock Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg to boost their second row options.
Prop Steven Kitshoff, No 8 Jasper Wiese, halfback Jaden Hendrikse, centre Andre Esterhuizen and utility back Canan Moodie all return from injury or suspension to bolster the side that won back-to-back tests in Australia this month.
Janse van Rensburg’s only previous test was against Argentina in 2021, but the Montpellier second row gets his chance with Franco Mostert, Lood de Jager and Jean Kleyn all sidelined through injury.
“It’s good to have Steven, Jaden and Canan back from injury, along with Jasper and Andre [who were suspended],” coach Rassie Erasmus said.