The Springboks have unveiled a bold lineup for their Rugby Championship clash against Australia this Saturday at Ellis Park. Coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for a dynamic selection, signalling an attacking philosophy with several key positional shifts and fresh talent on display.
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Captain Siya Kolisi starts at number eight for the first time in his Test career, a role he’s excelled in during the United Rugby Championship. He’s joined in the back row by Pieter-Steph du Toit and Marco van Staden, with Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager in the second row. Ox Nche, Wilco Louw, and Malcolm Marx form a formidable front row.
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Manie Libbok links up with Grant Williams at 10/9, while the back three feature Aphelele Fassi, Kurt-Lee Arendse, and Edwill van der Merwe. Coach Rassie Erasmus has gone with a 5-3 bench split, signalling his intent to control possession and momentum.
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The side blends Test-hardened experience with tactical freshness, though Damian de Allende (injury) and Cheslin Kolbe (selection caution) are absent. South Africa will be chasing a fifth straight win over the Wallabies after winning both clashes last season.
Springbok Team vs Australia
15. Aphelele Fassi (Hollywoodbets Sharks)
14. Edwill van der Merwe (Hollywoodbets Sharks)
13. Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles)
12. Andre Esterhuizen (Hollywoodbets Sharks)
11. Kurt-Lee Arendse (Vodacom Bulls)
10. Manie Libbok (Kintetsu Liners)
9. Grant Williams (Hollywoodbets Sharks)
8. Siya Kolisi (captain, Hollywoodbets Sharks)
7. Pieter-Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz)
6. Marco van Staden (Vodacom Bulls)
5. Lood de Jager (Wild Knights)
4. Eben Etzebeth (Hollywoodbets Sharks)
3. Wilco Louw (Vodacom Bulls)
2. Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears)
1. Ox Nche (Hollywoodbets Sharks)
Replacements:
16. Bongi Mbonambi (Hollywoodbets Sharks)
17. Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Vodacom Bulls)
18. Asenathi Ntlabakanye (Lions)
19. Franco Mostert (Honda Heat)
20 .Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs)
21. Cobus Reinach (DHL Stormers)
22. Canan Moodie (Vodacom Bulls)
23. Damian Willemse (DHL Stormers)
