Imposing Springboks No 8 Duane Vermeulen will return to the starting line-up for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa take on Australia on Sunday.
Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images
The vastly experienced No 8, who joined the Springbok squad at the start of the Lions Series in August but has yet to play a match, has fully recovered from an ankle injury he sustained earlier this year. The two changes in the backline are on the right wing where Sbu Nkosi replaces Cheslin Kolbe, who took a knock to the leg at training, and at scrumhalf, where De Klerk returns for the first time since the second Test against the British & Irish Lions in place of Cobus Reinach.
“We have been following the progress of the injured players on a daily basis, so we knew that we would be in a position to select most of them for this match,” said Nienaber. “Australia pose a strong threat with their running rugby and they like to keep the ball in play. They will also be playing in front of a charged-up home crowd, so it will be good to have these experienced players back as they know what it takes to perform in big matches.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Duane Vermeulen, Faf de Klerk return for Springboks’ Rugby Championship Test against AustraliaDuane Vermeulen will make his first appearance for the Springboks since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa take on the wallabies this weekend. Springboks RugbyChampionship By WynonaLouw IOLSport
Read more »
Duane Vermeulen, Faf de Klerk return for Springboks’ Rugby Championship Test against AustraliaDuane Vermeulen will make his first appearance for the Springboks since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa take on the wallabies this weekend. Springboks RugbyChampionship By WynonaLouw IOLSport
Read more »
Coetzee hoping to emulate Loftus legends; Goosen out of Currie Cup finalPrevious Bulls players to have lifted the Currie Cup include Duane Vermeulen, Victor Matfield, Thys Lourens and Naas Botha.
Read more »
Nienaber explains why he's picked three loosies on Bok benchThe Boks will go into their Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies with three loose forwards among the replacements.
Read more »
Kolbe a big doubt ahead of Boks' match against WallabiesThe experienced wing has a leg injury and hasn't trained with his team-mates ahead of the Rugby Championship clash.
Read more »
Springbok wing Kolbe an injury doubt for Wallabies showdownStar player injured his leg and may have to sit out against the Wallabies
Read more »