How does this plodder get onto the pitch? It is not clear if is just for organising the defence or what.
AM is going to be rested or be put on the bench.
According to this except, the Boks are starting with the same backline- with just 2 changes.
So that means Willemse is starting when we all know that is a mistake.
Esteruizen at the very least better be on the bench, with a 4/3 split.
The other expected change to the backline will see Jesse Kriel start in his 60th Test match.
Kriel was part of the group that was sent to New Zealand in advance of the Test, but was left out of the matchday squad and has yet to see any minutes in this Rugby Championship.
The 29-year-old will start at outside centre, replacing Lukhanyo Am, who has started in both Bok Tests this season.
