Rassie selects 17 World Cup winners in his Springboks squad to face Wales
11/19/2024 10:17 AM
The Springboks play Wales in their last match of the Outgoing Tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday evening.
Boks coach Rassie Erasmus has made seven changes to the team that beat England 29-20 this past weekend. Vodacom Blue Bulls Loose Forward Cameron Hanekom could make his Springbok debut after he was named in the 23-man squad to face the Welsh side.
Springboks play their last match of the year against Wales
"This is our last match of the season, and we are determined to finish the year on a positive note," said Erasmus.
Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will both start for the Springboks against Wales and Rassie explained why he opted to name the brothers in the starting 15.
"We selected a squad that shows a good mix of experience and youth, which is crucial as we look to maintain some consistency in selection, while at the same time giving guys like Jordan and Cameron, who have been exceptional at training on tour, a chance to show us what they can do,” hre said.
"Jordan played against Wales in June, and we are very excited to see how he dictates play with Jaden alongside him, and we are also delighted that Cameron is getting a chance to play after showing his class at training throughout the tour and for the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
"Cameron also offers us a few options at loose forward as he can play No 6, No 7 and No 8, and that will be valuable with two locks on the bench," Eramsus said as per SA Rugby.
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