Rassie Opts for Young Gun Porthen, Selects Strong Bok Line-up to Face Japan

Zachary Porthen to make Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley

Rassie opts for young gun Porthen, selects strong Bok line-up to face Japan

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has selected a strong squad to face Japan at Wembley on Saturday, with young Stormers prop Zachary Porthen named at tighthead prop.

Springboks team to face Japan at Wembley Stadium - Autumn Nations Series

Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Rassie Erasmus has named a largely settled squad for the opening match of the Autumn Series, with 16 players retained from the Rugby Championship finale triumph over Argentina at the Allianz Stadium. Porthen, who captained the Junior Boks last year, will become Springbok #953 and the youngest prop to debut in the professional er…

Rassie backs Porthen's natural athleticism

Rassie Erasmus has thrown his weight behind uncapped Stormers tighthead Zachary Porthen, who’s already made a big impression on the Bok coach. Porthen, a former Junior Springbok captain, will become the youngest prop to debut for South Africa in the professional era, with Erasmus confident the 21-year-old has the temperament to thrive on the big stage. “I don’t know him that well personally but [scrum coach] Daan [Human] has worked with him a lo…

Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus makes intriguing Bomb Squad tweak as rookie prop set for historic debut against Japan

Zachary Porthen will become the youngest prop to debut for the Springboks in the professional era after being named in the XV to face Japan.