 Coach White (left) and captain Smit oversaw a Tri-Nations triumph |
South Africa coach Jake White has named six uncapped players in the 33-man squad for the end-of-season tour of Britain, Ireland and Argentina. The biggest surprise was the inclusion of 22-year-old winger Jonghikaya Nokwe.
Scrum-half Michael Claassens, centre Bryan Habana, flankers Tim Dlulane and Solly Tyibilika and prop Gurthro Steenkamp were also picked.
"We brought Jonghi into the squad because we have looked to create opportunities out wide," said White.
The squad includes five black players - the most ever in a Springbok touring squad - and five other non-whites.
The basis of the squad remains the starting 15 that beat Australia 23-19 in the final match of the Tri-Nations series on 21 August.
Backs: De Wet Barry, Gcobani Bobo, Michael Claassens, Jean de Villiers, Fourie du Preez, Gaffie du Toit, Bryan Habana, Marius Joubert, Wayne Julies, Percy Montgomery, Jonghikaya Nokwe, Breyton Paulse, Brent Russell, Jaco van der Westhuyzen, Ashwin Willemse, Jaque Fourie
Forwards: Eddie Andrews, Bakkies Botha, Gerrie Britz, Schalk Burger, Jacques Cronje, Tim Dlulane, Os du Randt, Victor Matfield, Danie Rossouw, Solly Tbilika, Hanyani Shimange, John Smit (capt), Juan Smith, Gurthro Steenkamp, CJ van der Linde, Joe van Niekerk, AJ Venter
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