Five players who were involved in the Springboks' Rugby Championship squads have been omitted from the end-of-year tour group.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus is enjoying his time off - before the upcoming end of year tour - with booze and plenty of dancing...

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus is enjoying his time off - before the upcoming end of year tour - with booze and plenty of dancing...

The Springboks will depart this weekend on a five-Test end-of-year tour, with matches against Japan, France, Italy, Ireland and Wales.

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown says the willingness to innovate from Rassie Erasmus has laid the foundation for success.

All the referees have been confirmed for the Springboks' final Tests of the year, including blockbuster games against France and Ireland.

All the referees have been confirmed for the Springboks' final Tests of the year, including blockbuster games against France and Ireland.