Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Lukhanyo Am among the experienced players back in the squad after missing the recent Wales game
and one off fixture against Portugal next month, including Siya Kolisi, fit again winger Cheslin Kolbe and centre Lukhanyo Am.may blood young players for the eagerly anticipated clash with World Cup quarter-finalists Ireland have been put aside, though with an expanded group of 39, several could play against Portugal.
Erasmus has also named an additional 14 players who will train with the squad with an eye on the future.
"They will bring experience and calm heads to the team. Over and above that, some of the young players who were part of our travelling squad to London really impressed us over the last two weeks."
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