# Rugby: The injured World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit was released on Sunday from the South Africa squad preparing for their first four matches of the season. The 32-year-old flanker is among six injured players who will not feature against the Barbarians, Italy and Georgia. The Springboks will also play two Rugby Championship tests each against Australia, New Zealand and Argentina between August and October. Tour matches against France, Italy, Ireland and Wales in November complete their schedule, although additional fixtures are not excluded.
Rugby: Pieter-Steph to miss start of Springboks season