Salmaan Moerat will captain a much-changed South Africa side that will try to clinch the Rugby Championship crown against Argentina this weekend in Santiago del Estero. The Springboks lineup underwent 10 changes on Tuesday after beating New Zealand 18-12 in Cape Town 10 days ago to remain the only unbeaten team.
New Zealand ’s Sevu Reece left, is to late to prevent South Africa’s Malcom Marx from scoring a try during a rugby championship test match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium South Africa, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Salmaan Moerat will captain a much-changed South Africa side that will try to clinch the Rugby Championship crown against Argentina this weekend in Santiago del Estero.
The only starters to hold their places were prop Ox Nche, lock Ruan Nortje, No. 8 Jasper Wiese, flyhalf Handre Pollard and center Jesse Kriel. Coach Rassie Erasmus also turned over his team against Australia after winning the first test 33-7. He wanted to build squad depth and spread test experience. They won the second 30-12.
“The only way we can do that is to expose the younger players to tough opposition under difficult circumstances, and so far, all of them have risen to that challenge.
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