Gerhard Steenkamp is tipped to start after his strong performances against Ireland and Australia.
Ox Nche is expected to start on the bench while Steven Kitshoff might not feature when the Springboks take on the All Blacks. Picture: Steve Haag/ Gallo Images.line up to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday, Ox Nche will be on the bench and Steven Kitshoff will be in the stands., Rassie Erasmus is poised to make bold selections for the first of two successive Rugby Championship Tests in the Republic between the Boks and All Blacks.
After suffering a knee injury in May, Kitshoff resumed service for Western Province in the Currie Cup earlier this month. However, the two-time World Cup winner will reportedly not earn his 84th Test cap this week.Steenekamp’s strong performances against Ireland and Australia have impressed Erasmus, and Nche’s impact as part of the Bomb Squad last year could see him reprise that role.
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