Veterans like Andre Venter and Rassie Erasmus were rewarded for their CurrieCup form by being included, but Straeuli pointed out there was still hope for any players who missed out.
The 23-year-old winger, who set the record for the most tries scored in a season in South Africa's domestic CurrieCup competition this year, won the third of his four caps in the 23-21 win against Ireland.