South Africa have chosen brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse to begin their closing autumn worldwide conflict with ailing Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, the primary time the siblings will play collectively for the Springboks.
Scrum-half Jaden is already a Rugby World Cup winner after serving to South Africa to the trophy in France final 12 months, however fly-half Jordan earns a 3rd take a look at cap having debuted in opposition to Wales at Allianz Stadium Twickenham in June.
The remainder of the backline is unchanged from Saturday’s 29-20 victory over England, with Aphelele Fassi retaining his place at fullback, and wings Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cheslin Kolbe to provide Wales’ defenders loads to consider. Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel are the centre pairing.
Prop Ox Nche has recovered from a gash above his knee to begin alongside Thomas du Toit and hooker Johan Grobbelaar within the entrance row.
Jean Kleyn performs his first Check this 12 months subsequent to fellow lock Franco Mostert, whereas Siya Kolisi captains the aspect from flanker with Elrigh Louw and No. 8 Jasper Wiese the opposite loose-forwards.
South Africa have stacked their 6-2 bench with expertise, bar loose-forward Cameron Hanekom, who may debut in opposition to a Wales aspect for whom he’s additionally eligible to play worldwide rugby.
“We chosen a squad that exhibits a great mixture of expertise and youth, which is essential as we glance to take care of some consistency in choice, whereas on the identical time giving guys like Jordan and Cameron, who’ve been distinctive at coaching on tour, an opportunity to point out us what they’ll do,” South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus mentioned.
“Jordan performed in opposition to Wales in June, and we’re very excited to see how he dictates play with Jaden alongside him, and we’re additionally delighted that Cameron is getting an opportunity to play after exhibiting his class at coaching all through the tour.
“Cameron additionally gives us a couple of choices at free ahead as he can play No. 6, No. 7 and No. 8, and that will likely be beneficial with two locks on the bench.”
Hanekom would be the 52nd participant South Africa have utilized in Exams this 12 months.
South Africa workforce:
Aphelele Fassi, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Jordan Hendrikse, Jaden Hendrikse, Jasper Wiese, Elrigh Louw, Siya Kolisi, Franco Mostert, Jean Kleyn, Thomas du Toit, Johan Grobbelaar, Ox Nche.
Replacements: Malcolm Marx, Gerhard Steenekamp, Vincent Koch, Eben Etzebeth, RG Snyman, Cameron Hanekom, Cobus Reinach, Handre Pollard.
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