Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced trio of Lood de Jager, Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for Saturday’s 100th test match against New Zealand in Townsville, Queensland, as they look to rebound from successive defeats against Australia.
Nienaber has made five changes to the match-day squad, two of those in the starting fifteen.
De Jager has completed his return-to-play protocol after suffering a concussion against the Wallabies two weekends ago, and reunites with Eben Etzebeth in the second row.
Marvin Orie drops out of the match-day squad.
The other change in the starting line-up is at flank where Kwagga Smith is promoted from the bench in a direct switch with Franco Mostert.
?? Boks boosted by experience for big @AllBlacks Test
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?️ “Strong defence and accurate execution will be key”
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