The Springboks' latest squad selection for the end-of-year tour has once again highlighted there is an ongoing changing of the guard.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has unveiled the squad for the end-of-year tour, which includes an unexpected call up.

Here is the list of Springbok players who have been ruled out of consideration for the end-of-year tour due to injury.

The Springboks have started to phase out a number of veteran players who have contributed to their immense success over the past seven years.

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 36-man squad for their upcoming five-match end-of-year tour.

The Springboks are expected to name an unpredictable line up for this Saturday's end-of-year tour opener against Japan.

The Springboks are expected to name an unpredictable line up for this Saturday's end-of-year tour opener against Japan.

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

Rassie Erasmus has started a natural phasing out process for some Springbok stars, who may not see much more Test rugby.