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Rassie Names Boks Team to Face Australia in Perth
Erasmus made 13 changes and rested several regulars to manage workloads and give Esterhuizen his first chance to lead the side.
On Tuesday, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named Andre Esterhuizen as captain for Saturday's one-off Test against Australia, marking a significant leadership change for the team.
Erasmus made 13 changes to the starting team, with only lock Eben Etzebeth and wing Ethan Hooker retaining their places from the 43-28 victory over the All Blacks just over a week ago.
Jasper Wiese will earn his 50th Test cap off the bench, while Herschel Jantjies and Handre Pollard return as the new halfback pairing for the revamped Springboks squad.
Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende were released from camp to rest with their families after carrying heavy workloads over recent months of competition.
Following two days of training in Terrigal, the Springboks prepare for Saturday's clash against Australia, aiming to maintain momentum after their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry title victory.