Elton Jantjies omitted from South African squad

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has omitted fly-half Elton Jantjies from the 26-man squad that will travel to Argentina for the Rugby World Cup warm-up game.

The 32-year-old was not part of the final round of the Rugby Championship game against the Pumas and now misses out on the selection for next weekend's game with Damian Willemse fully fit.

“Next week’s match is the last opportunity for the players to make a strong statement for selection before we name our Rugby World Cup squad, and we are excited to see what those players will deliver in what is going to be a testing encounter in Buenos Aires,” said Nienaber.

“It’s extremely tough to play there, and Argentina enjoys massive support from their vocal home crowd, so it’s not only going to be a physical test for the players, but a mental one as well.

“Many of these players have received some game time in the last few weeks, while a few could get their first run such as Jean-Luc (du Preez) and Herschel (Jantjies), and we know how important it is for them to grab this opportunity with both hands.”

Following the game against Argentina, the Springboks will also face Wales and New Zealand before heading to the showpiece event in France.

South Africa squad for game against Argentina:

Thomas du Toit, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Gerhard Steenekamp, Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi, Joseph Dweba, Lood de Jager, Jean Kleyn, Marvin Orie, Jean-Luc du Preez, Evan Roos, Jasper Wiese, Deon Fourie, Franco Mostert, Jaden Hendrikse, Herschel Jantjies, Cobus Reinach, Manie Libbok, Lukhanyo Am, Andre Esterhuizen, Jesse Kriel, Makazole Mapimpi, Canan Moodie, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Damian Willemse