Salmaan Moerat will lead a Springboks matchday squad featuring 10 changes, including a possible first run-out at hooker off the bench for the versatile Jan-Hendrik Wessels.
FILE - The Bulls’ Jan Hendrik Wessels, right, fight for the ball with Lyon’s Theo William during a European Champions Cup match. Wessels has been selected on the Springboks ’ bench as hooker cover for the Test against Argentina . Picture: Phill Magakoe / AFPOnly five players retain their starting places from the team that defeated the All Blacks in Cape Town,with Ox Nche , Ruan Nortje , Jasper Wiese , Handre Pollard and Jesse Kriel all selected for the clash in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.
Wessels, who has featured at loosehead prop for the Boks so far this season, comes onto the bench as a replacement hooker. This is definitely a selection for the future, as Bok stalwarts Marx and Bongi Mbonambi are both in their 30s. The Bok coach said it was important to not deviate from his policy of giving his wider squad game time as they continue to balance playing time and expose the younger players to top quality opposition as they build toward the Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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