Watch VideoSpringbok hopefuls under the spotlight in Dublin and Edinburgh URC semi-finals

Cameron Hanekom of the Bulls will look to put in another big shift against the Glasgow Warriors in the URC semi-finals to push for a Springbok recall ahead of the new Test season. This weekend’sUnited Rugby Championshipsemi-finals could present a number ofStormersandBullsplayers with a final opportunity to put their hands up for Springbok selection ahead of the international season. South Africa will kick off their 2026 campaign in a couple of weeks with a clash against the Barbarians in Gqeberha, before hosting England in the first Nations Championship Test two weeks later.

On Saturday, the two South African sideswill face defending champions Leinster and former winners the Glasgow Warriorsin their respective semi-finals. As a result, the matches in Dublin for the Stormers and Edinburgh for the Bulls could prove to be a last-chance saloon for several Bok fringe players looking to make a statement. While their primary focus will be on contributing to their teams’ cause, there will no doubt be added pressure on certain players to put their best foot forward against the Irish and Scottish internationals standing in their way. For Stormers loose forwards Evan Roos and Paul de Villiers, the stakes could hardly be higher.