So why not rest the Beast ....Houwig asks

Good question. If Mostert was rested for the Aussie test away, why not give Kitshoff a shot against Oz at home. After all it's the softest scrumming test in the RC. Houwig makes this point because he fears Kitshoff, Bongi and Nyakane may be undercooked when they are really needed. . The Beast would come back refreshed against the ABs....same logic as that used for Mostert.