Former Springbok flyhalf Butch James will coach the South African team at this year’s World Rugby Classic in Bermuda.

The tournament will take place from 4-10 November.

‘I’m honoured to have been invited to work with the team, it’s an awesome opportunity for us to get together and play together and remind the world who we are,’ said James.

Former Boks in the squad include prop Lawrence Sephaka, hooker Delarey du Preez, locks Hottie Louw and Marco Wentzel, flank Ryan Kankowski, wing Jongi Nokwe and fullback Conrad Jantjes.

The Classic Springboks will kick off their campaign against Canada on Sunday, 4 November.

Springbok Legends squad:

Forwards – Bian Vermaak, Darron Nell, Delarey du Preez, Edrich Linde, Hottie Louw, Jacques Muller, Justin Melck, Lawrence Sephaka, Marco Wentzel, Peter Dunkerley (Bermuda), Ryan Kankowski, Ryno Barnes, Trichardt van Tonder.

Backs – Andries Strauss, Conrad Jantjes, Helmar Breytenbach, Hennie Daniller, Jongi Nokwe, Marc Watson, Monty Dumond, Neil Cole, Sam Gerber, Tobie Botes.