Bulls captain Ruan Nortje is in the running to wear the Springbok No 5 jersey in the Tests against Australia.
Former Bok veteran Matfield believes the Bulls man is the best suited to take over as Etzebeth's lock partner.
squad there is an opportunity for Bulls captain and lock Ruan Nortje to win a second Test cap in the matches against the Wallabies in the next few weeks.
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