Nienaber makes 3 Changes for the 2nd Clash against Wallabies
Nienaber makes only three changes for the second clash with Wallabies
The Bulls’ versatile front ranker, Trevor Nyakane, was called up by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber to take over at loosehead prop from Steven Kitshoff when the South Africans will take on Australia in their second encounter of the 2021 Rugby Championship.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for continuity in selection for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, making only three changes to his matchday squad – one of which was enforced – as the Boks aim to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to the Wallabies.
In the two personnel changes in the starting lineup, Marvin Orie takes over at lock from Lood de Jager, who has started his concussion return to play protocol, and Trevor Nyakane was named at loosehead prop, with Steven Kitshoff named amongst the replacements in place of Ox Nché.
Nyakane, who boasts 48 Test caps, and Orie last ran out for the Springboks in the team’s second Test against Argentina in Nelson Mandela Bay a little over three weeks ago – and with the set pieces and contact points expected to be key areas of the game, they will look to make their presence felt.
Nienaber again opted for a six-two split of forwards on the bench where Marco van Staden, Kwagga Smith, and Jasper Wiese will add impetus along with the front row of Kitshoff, Malcolm Marx, and Vincent Koch, while Herschel Jantjies and Damian Willemse will provide cover in the backline.
“This is an experienced group of players who knows what it takes to deliver under pressure, and we all know what we need to do to bounce back from last week’s defeat.
Trevor is a Rugby World Cup-winning prop and his experience, as well as Steven’s experience off the bench, will be valuable against the Wallabies, who place a big emphasis on the scrums, much like we do.
Marvin has also been in our system for a while. He has been working hard at training, and this will be another great opportunity for him,” said Nienaber.
He said they identified the areas in which they need to be more effective this week, and they have been working hard at training to rectify the mistakes they made.
Matthew Carley (England) has been appointed the match referee, with Luke Pearce (England) and Graham Cooper (Australia) serving as the assistant referees, while Brett Cronan (Australia) will be the TMO.
The match, which kicks off at the Suncorp Stadium at 17:05 (09:05 SA time), will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
Springbok team to face Australia at the Suncorp Stadium:
15 – Willie le Roux, 14 – Sbu Nkosi (Sharks), 13 – Lukhanyo Am (Sharks), 12 – Damian de Allende, 11 – Makazole Mapimpi (Sharks), 10 – Handré Pollard (vice-captain, Montpellier), 9 – Faf de Klerk (Sale Sharks), 8 – Duane Vermeulen (Bulls), 7 – Franco Mostert (Honda Heat), 6 – Siya Kolisi (captain, Sharks), 5 –Marvin Orie (Stormers), 4 – Eben Etzebeth (Toulon), 3 – Frans Malherbe (Stormers), 2 – Bongi Mbonambi (Stormers) and 1 – Trevor Nyakane (Bulls).
Replacements:
16 – Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears), 17 – Steven Kitshoff (Stormers), 18 – Vincent Koch (Saracens). 19 – Marco van Staden (Leicester Tigers), 20 – Kwagga Smith (Yamaha Júbilo), 21 – Jasper Wiese (Leicester Tigers), 22 – Herschel Jantjies (Stormers) and 23 – Damian Willemse (Stormers).
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