Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will earn his 100th Test cap this Saturday against France at the Stade de France, in a massive clash that also marks Rassie Erasmus’s 50th Test as head coach.
Erasmus has made six changes to the starting line-up, bringing back key players for the highly anticipated battle against Les Bleus.
Damian Willemse returns from injury to start at fullback, with Cheslin Kolbe shifting back to his regular spot on the wing.
Im the forwards, Eben Etzebeth, Pieter-Steph du Toit, and Thomas du Toit all return to the starting XV.
Boan Venter steps in at loosehead prop for the injured Ox Nche.
The halfback pairing of Cobus Reinach and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu remains to direct the attack.
The match, featuring eleven players from the Springboks’ narrow 2023 RWC quarter-final win over France, promises a thrilling repeat. Kick-off is at 22:10 (SA time).
