Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is expected to execute a couple of selection surprises for the upcoming Test against the All Blacks.
The Springboks will line up against the All Blacks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday 31 August and then in Cape Town on 7 September, with the two arch-rivals meeting for the first time since last year’s epic World Cup final.
Nche will return to the ‘bomb squad’, while fit-again Steven Kitshoff is not expected to be part of the matchday 23 just yet.has effectively leapfrogged his way into a promising position after impressing in his first few Springbok appearances, with Erasmus entrusting him with two starts at flyhalf in the recent back-to-back Tests against Australia.
Who do you think the Springboks should play at flyhalf against the All Blacks? Let us know by leaving a comment at the end of this article.The Springboks regrouped on Thursday to begin preparing for next week’s first Test against New Zealand., Erasmus said: “They are one of the best teams in the world and they tend to deliver top drawer performances against us time and time again, so we have to be charged up physically and mentally for the challenge ahead.
“That said, it’s vital for us to continue building on the momentum that we gained in our first two games.
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