But for the pandemic Scholtz could have made her debut for the Springboks already – she took part in a training camp with South Africa before the onset of Covid-19.
Alongside players from famous South African club names such as the Sharks, Western Province and the Bulls, Guernsey’s Scholtz is the only Europe-based player to be picked in the squad which will play France on 6 November and the Barbarians at Twickenham on 27 November as part of a four-game tour.
“I’m hoping I get capped and be able to play a game, but it’s just a privilege and an honour just to join them and be named in the squad,” says Scholtz.
“I’ve got no expectations, but I’m going to give it my best shot and do everything I can to make the team.
“I want women in Guernsey and around the world to know that you can play rugby, you can be successful, you can be as tough and as good on the rugby pitch as men.
“I’m very excited and I hope that I can inspire some of the girls in our team to keep at it.”