US EditionWillie Le Roux Set for Bok Century as Rassie Rings the Changes for Second Italy Test
GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 8 – Coach Rassie Erasmus makes 11 lineup changes to test new players and build squad depth as Willie Le Roux becomes the eighth Springbok to earn 100 test caps.
- The Springboks have made major changes for the second test against Italy, featuring three debutants: Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Kobus Wiese, and Ethan Hooker.
- Willie Le Roux will earn his 100th test cap, becoming the eighth Springbok to reach this milestone.
- Rassie Erasmus emphasized the need to rotate the team, stating, 'We said from the outset that we would rotate the team as we have a large and very talented squad.'
- Erasmus noted, 'Thirteen players in this squad have won a World Cup before,' highlighting the team's depth as they prepare for upcoming tournaments.
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Ton up for Le Roux against Italy as Springboks pick three new caps
South Africa fullback Willie le Roux will earn his 100th cap when he starts in Saturday’s second test against Italy in Gqeberha, with Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus also naming three uncapped players among the replacements. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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