Flyhalf Damian Willemse is one of three uncapped players in South Africa's squad for the Rugby Championship.

The 20-year-old Willemse was joined by uncapped flankers Cyle Brink and Marco van Staden in a squad of 35 announced Monday by coach Rassie Erasmus.

Rushed up: Damian Willemse with ball in hand for Stormers. Credit:Chris Ricco

Erasmus also recalled hooker Malcolm Marx, No.8 Warren Whiteley, scrumhalf Ross Cronje and centre Lionel Mapoe, all members of the Lions team that reached Saturday's Super Rugby final.

They did not play a part in South Africa's series win over England in June, Erasmus' first assignment in charge.