When it comes to the Springboks, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT! Just when fans were processing some surprising call-ups, ANOTHER CURVEBALL has landed, and this one feels like destiny. Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden has finally been called up to the Springbok training camp following an unfortunate injury to captain Salmaan Moerat. For the 28-year-old, it’s a MOMENTOUS OPPORTUNITY. Despite a standout season with the Stormers, which included 16 appearances across all competitions and earning a spot in the Barbarians squad to face the All Blacks XV, van Heerden had yet to feel the weight of the iconic green and gold jersey.