The rest of the Bok starting XV has reverted back to arguably their strongest line-up that battled it out against Scotland.
, with Cobus Reinach providing the only backline cover on the bench, while loose forward Kwagga Smith will also be providing emergency backline cover if it is needed.
“We know it’s going to be a grind of a match and we know we need to pitch up physically and mentally. We also need to start with intensity and stay focused until the final whistle. Etzebeth has recovered from the shoulder injury he picked up against Scotland to link back up with Franco Mostert in the second row, while the only change to the starting XV that faced the Scots sees Bongi Mbonambi at hooker, after Malcolm Marx was ruled out of the tournament last week.
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