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Boks’ coach Rassie Erasmus during training
Springboks’ coach Rassie Erasmus, has sprung a surprise by taking a conservative approach and making minimal changes to his team for South Africa’s Rugby Championship test match against Argentina in Durban on Saturday.
He made only two changes to the starting 15 that secured a record 43-10 victory against the All Blacks in Wellington less than two weeks ago.
The experienced Eben Etzebeth replaces the injured Lood de Jager at lock, while Damian Williemse moves from inside center to fullback in place of Aphelele Fassi whose season has been cut short with a fractured leg.
As a result, Damian de Allende returns to the midfield alongside Canan Moodie.
The replacement bench also shows two personnel changes but remains a five-three split in favour of the forwards.
Minor tweaks to the #Springboks team for Saturday’s clash against Argentina in Durban 💛💚
Limited tickets still available: 🎟#ForeverGreenForeverGold
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 23, 2025
