Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has gone into his squad guns blazing and made a staggering, though not totally unexpected nine changes to the starting XV.
Meanwhile, up-front Jasper Wiese returns to the starting XV ahead of the off-the-pace Duane Vermeulen, and will be joined by Franco Mostert amongst the loose-forwards, who takes up the No 7 jumper ahead of Du Toit. Said Nienber: “Cobus at his best is world class and having seen what he offers us at training we think he’s close to that form. He’s a very talented player, who will enjoy this opportunity.”
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We’ll prepare as well as possible this week to stay in the hunt for the title," he added. "This week is a final for us to stay in the competition and we are expecting Australia to be just as desperate, but so are we." He’s a very talented player, who will enjoy this opportunity."
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The remaining change in the backline is at scrumhalf where Jaden Hendrikse takes over from Faf de Klerk. The starting lineup features eight changes in response to Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Pieter-Steph du Toit being ruled out due to knee injuries, while Elton Jantjies is out with a hand complaint. Among the backs, Cobus Reinach will serve as backup for Hendrikse at scrumhalf, with Frans Steyn providing cover at flyhalf and centre, while Gelant will offer options on the wing and fullback.
Canan Moodie will make his debut on the wing and Damian Willemse starts at fly-half for the Springboks' Test with Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
We’ll prepare as well as possible this week to stay in the hunt for the title.” “This weekend we opted to make a few switches with Ox and Trevor playing off the bench along with Deon Fourie. “Cobus at his best is world class and having seen what he offers us at training we think he’s close to that form. Nche and Trevor Nyakane will be the back-up props while Deon Fourie has been named as the replacement hooker. He’s a very talented player, who will enjoy this opportunity.” “This week is a final for us to stay in the competition and we are expecting Australia to be just as desperate, but so are we.
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On the bench there are a further 264 Win % 28,6%. We’ll prepare as well as possible this week to stay in the hunt for the title,” he added. “This weekend we opted to make a few switches with Ox and Trevor playing off the bench along with Deon Fourie. Nienaber added: “Cobus at his best is world class and having seen what he offers us at training we think he’s close to that form. He’s a very talented player, who will enjoy this opportunity.”
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We’ll prepare as well as possible this week to stay in the hunt for the title.” DM “The external pressure will always be there, and this week it will be on us. We focus on the things we want to get right, and that is the pressure. That will come, and it comes with the territory. If you lose two games, there is going to be external pressure on you.” “This weekend we opted to make a few switches with Ox and Trevor (Nyakane) playing off the bench along with Deon Fourie. Willemse has been in good form and now is a settled member of the team. Nienaber admitted there was pressure on him and the team but his focus was never on external voices. “We all feel pressure because you want to produce for your country, and you’re representing your country. Fourie had an excellent URC season for the Stormers as a flank, which earned him a deserved Test debut against Wales in July. [ one of the best young players he has ever coached](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-08-15-boks-set-to-unleash-versatile-canan-moodie-on-wallabies/). Malcolm Marx, after two appearances on the bench behind Dweba despite being the form hooker in world rugby, finally starts again.
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We’ll prepare as well as possible this week to stay in the hunt for the title. Willie Le Roux makes a welcome return at fullback while at right wing, Moodie replaces Warrick Gelant, who’ll take up a place amongst the substitutes. “With both flyhalves injured, Damian was the natural choice at number 10 where he has slotted in for us a lot.
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He’s a very talented player, who will enjoy this opportunity.” Damian de Allende retains his place at midfield and is joined by Jesse Kriel. “This will also be a great test for Canan, who was a stand-out player for the Vodacom Bulls this season in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.