The Springboks should not hesitate to make some key strategic modifications to the team forward of Saturday’s all-important conflict towards Australia.
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The Springboks embarrassingly went down 25-17 towards Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday, which adopted on from a 35-23 defeat in their earlier encounter towards New Zealand in Johannesburg two weekends in the past.
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The Boks at the moment are below immense stress to bounce again strongly in their final three video games of the competitors, beginning with this Saturday’s rematch towards Australia in Sydney.
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South Africa will then meet Argentina – who beat the All Blacks in Christchurch on Saturday – in their final two Rugby Championship clashes in Buenos Aires and Durban respectively.
The Bok coaches received’t need to panic in phrases of team choice, nevertheless it’s very clear that the squad does want to be freshened up with some new blood.
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This Saturday’s recreation is an ideal alternative for the calming affect and expertise of Willie le Roux to come to the fore. The veteran deserves to begin at fullback, whereas permitting Damian Willemse to transfer to inside centre and afford Damian de Allende an overdue relaxation.
On the proper wing, a courageous name could be to hand gifted teenager Canan Moodie his debut, whereas Jaden Hendrikse ought to be backed to reclaim the No 9 jersey.
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At flyhalf, regardless of the struggles of Handre Pollard, there’s little or no choice however for the Boks to proceed backing the 28-year-old contemplating that Elton Jantjies can be battling with kind.
In the pack, Jasper Wiese ought to return at No 8 in the place of out-of-sorts Duane Vermeulen, whereas Malcom Marx should come in as the beginning hooker.
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Frans Malherbe might be due a relaxation, with Trevor Nyakane deserving of a return at tighthead prop. On the different aspect of the scrum, Steven Kitshoff ought to begin in place of Ox Nche in an all-new entrance row.
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Coach Jacques Nienaber will title his 23-man squad on Tuesday, 30 August at 11:00 (SA time).
Ahead of him doing so, The South African web site’s Craig Lewis, Garrin Lambley and Dean Boyle have chosen the beginning XVs they imagine the Springboks’ brains belief will learn out.
Kick-off for the Test in Sydney on Saturday, 3 September is at 11:35 (SA time) and, as all the time, the finest place to comply with the motion LIVE is on The South African web site.
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SPRINGBOK TEAM PREDICTIONS
CRAIG LEWIS’ EXPECTED SPRINGBOKS STARTING XV
15 Willie le Roux, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Damian Willemse, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Steven Kitshoff
GARRIN LAMBLEY’S EXPECTED SPRINGBOKS STARTING XV
15 Willie le Roux, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Elrigh Louw, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Franco Mostert, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Steven Kitshoff
DEAN BOYLE’S EXPECTED SPRINGBOKS STARTING XV
15 Willie le Roux, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Kwagga Smith, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Steven Kitshoff