Rassie Erasmus named a shuffled Springbok team, with Eben Etzebeth as captain, for Sunday’s Test match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
FILE - Springbok head coach has explained the reasoning behind shuffling his team for Sunday’s Test match against Scotland. Photo: Phill Magakoe/AFPThere were also changes in the backline, with Jaden Hendrikse the only player from the Springboks ’ last game in the Rugby Championship who kept his place.
“We know that we are playing England in six days. With this, we’re hoping that our forwards won’t be flat when they play against England. Each pack can play in each half, so that helps with the six-day turnaround,” Erasmus said in Afrikaans during Friday’s press conference. “Kwagga is playing his 50th Test. Whenever somebody is playing on a special occasion, we try to make it special for them.
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