Johannesburg – Hougard, De Jongh and Jesse Kriel starting in the new look Bok Backline. Lourens Adriaanse will earn his first start for the Boks.
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The Castle Lager Rugby Championship will see Eben Etzebeth become the youngest Springbok to reach 50.
Springbok team :
15. Johan Goosen
14. Bryan Habana
13. Jesse Kriel
12. Juan de Jongh
11. Francois Hougaard
10. Elton Jantjies
9. Faf de Klerk
8. Warren Whitely
7. Oupa Mahoje
6. Francois Louw
5. Lood de Jäger
4. Eben Etzebeth
3. Lourens Adriaanse
2. Adriaan Strauss (capt)
1. Beast Mtawarira
Substitutes: 16. Bongi Mbonambi, 17. Steven Kitshoff, 18. Trevor Nyakane, 19. Francois Mostert, 20. PS du Toit, 21. Jaco Kriel, 22. Morne Steyn, 23. Lionel Mapoe
