SA Rugby, overseeing the reigning world champions, the Springboks, aims to double sponsorship revenue for the 2027 World Cup, valuing its commercial rights at $375 million.
Pieter-Steph du Toit has been withdrawn from the Springbok squad after a scan revealed on Monday that he has suffered a grade two hamstring tear over the weekend.
Adriaan Strauss will become the 57th Springbok captain after the Vodacom Bulls hooker was named to lead South Africa in the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Ireland.