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Springboks Poised for Thrilling Rugby Championship Showdown Against Wallabies

The Springboks have named their matchday 23 for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Brisbane, featuring several changes and a youthful injection. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Elrigh Louw are set to make their first Test starts for South Africa, as the team looks to integrate young talent and build towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

byQuorra Ashenfall

August 6, 2024

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Springboks Prepare for Rugby Championship Clash Against Wallabies

Brisbane, August 10 – BBC Rugby Union

The Springboks have named their matchday 23 for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Brisbane, featuring several changes and a youthful injection.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Elrigh Louw are set to make their first Test starts for South Africa, with the 22-year-old utility back Feinberg-Mngomezulu slotting in at fly-half and the powerful Louw starting at number eight.

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus emphasized the importance of integrating young talent as the team builds towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup. “Sacha has made a notable impact off the bench in all four Tests he has played so far, and he’s slotted into the system with ease, so we are excited to see what dynamic he adds to the team as a starter,” Erasmus said.

The match-day 23 also sees the return of experienced scrum-half Cobus Reinach and the inclusion of utility forward Ben-Jason Dixon on the bench, while Siya Kolisi will captain the side.

Erasmus acknowledged the challenges of facing the Wallabies at their Brisbane fortress, where the hosts have won 12 of the last 13 games against the Springboks. “They are a well-coached team with good playmakers, so they’ll definitely be charged up for Saturday’s match-up,” the coach warned.

The Springboks will be eager to start their Rugby Championship campaign on a high note, with a grueling schedule of away games against Australia and New Zealand followed by clashes with Argentina in the coming weeks.