Springboks recall Papier and make 10 changes for Scotland Test
Rassie Erasmus said the changes reflect squad depth and injuries, with seven Bulls in the starting side and Embrose Papier back at scrum-half.
- Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus made 10 changes to the starting line-up for Saturday's Nations Championship Test against Scotland in Pretoria, reshuffling the squad after last Saturday's 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park.
- Erasmus aims to build squad depth before a demanding international season, fulfilling a promise to give players meaningful Test opportunities while managing player fitness and availability.
- Scrum-Half Embrose Papier makes his first appearance for South Africa in eight years, partnering fly-half Handre Pollard, while Aphelele Fassi, Edwill van der Merwe, and Canan Moodie rejoin the starting backline.
- Despite the extensive changes, the team retains five starters from the England match, including stand-in captain Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jesse Kriel, Damian Willemse, Paul de Villiers, and Ruan Nortje, ensuring continuity.
- Scotland enters the match confident after their 47-38 victory over Argentina, and Erasmus noted the team must remain accurate across all departments to secure the desired result.
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Boks make 10 changes as Rassie names team to face Scotland
The Springboks will field a significantly reshuffled side for Saturday’s Nations Championship showdown against Scotland, with head coach Rassie Erasmus continuing his plan to build squad depth ahead of a demanding international season, Cape {town} Etc reports. Fresh off an impressive victory over England, Erasmus has resisted the temptation to stick with a winning combination, instead making ten changes to... Read more → The post Boks make 10 c…
Springboks recall Papier and make 10 changes for Scotland Test
The 29-year-old had an outstanding United Rugby Championship season and is one of seven Bulls in the starting line-up for Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria. Papier will form a Bulls half-back partnership with fly-half Handre Pollard, who has struggled lately with both his goal kicking and general play. Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to the line-up that started a 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park in Johannesbur…
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