Duane Vermeulen will captain the Springboks for the third time when they tackle the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship opener at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
In some of the most eye-catching selections, Manie Libbok is rewarded for his great Stormers form by being named at pivot, while Linden-born former Ireland international Jean Kleyn packs down in the second row for his Bok debut.
Bulldozing Andre Esterhuizen partners Lukhanyo Am in midfield, while Marco van Staden makes his first Test start on the side of the scrum.
BREAKING! Duane Vermeulen will lead the #Springboks against Australia in Pretoria on Saturday - team announcement: https://t.co/MBDNYgjRHs 💥#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/SEbIdaiamP
— Springboks (@Springboks) July 4, 2023
