SPRINGBOK TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT | WHAT WE THINK | RUGBY RUNDOWN

The first Springbok squad of 2026 has been named and the Barbarians are in town. MW Welman and Jan de Koning go live to break it all down before the conversation moves on. Jan de Koning was also on the ground at the Barbarians media engagements today. First impressions on the squad, straight takes on the selection, and the build-up to a Springbok fixture that opens the season. In this episode: The Springbok squad broken down as soon as the dust settles The SA A selection and what it signals for the depth picture Inclusions and omissions worth talking about Jan on the ground with the Barbarians in South Africa If you enjoy the show, the best thing you can do is LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL so you never miss an episode. On this episode of Rugby Rundown, MW Welman and Jan de Koning react to the first Springbok squad of 2026 and Jan reports from the Barbarians media engagements.