Rassie Names Boks Team to Face Australia in Perth
Erasmus made 13 changes and rested several regulars to manage workloads and give Esterhuizen his first chance to lead the side.
- On Tuesday, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named Andre Esterhuizen as captain for Saturday's one-off Test against Australia, marking a significant leadership change for the team.
- Erasmus made 13 changes to the starting team, with only lock Eben Etzebeth and wing Ethan Hooker retaining their places from the 43-28 victory over the All Blacks just over a week ago.
- Jasper Wiese will earn his 50th Test cap off the bench, while Herschel Jantjies and Handre Pollard return as the new halfback pairing for the revamped Springboks squad.
- Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende were released from camp to rest with their families after carrying heavy workloads over recent months of competition.
- Following two days of training in Terrigal, the Springboks prepare for Saturday's clash against Australia, aiming to maintain momentum after their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry title victory.
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The two-time world champion Springboks team-mate delivered his team composition to face the Wallabies on Sunday in Perth.
Rassie names Boks team to face Australia in Perth
Rassie Erasmus has made a major reshuffle to the Springbok starting XV for Sunday’s Test against Australia in Perth, with Andre Esterhuizen handed the captaincy and Jasper Wiese set to reach a significant career milestone, Cape {town} Etc reports. Erasmus has made 13 changes to the starting team that defeated the All Blacks 43-28 in Baltimore, with only Eben Etzebeth... Read more →
André Esterhuizen to captain new-look Springboks against Australia as Rassie rings changes
Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes to his Springbok starting XV for Sunday’s Test against Australia in Perth, with André Esterhuizen set to lead the world champions and Jasper Wiese in line for his 50th cap
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