May302018

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Rassie Erasmus has named seven uncapped players in his starting 23 to face Wales in Washington on Saturday night.

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Ox Nche, Jason Jenkins, Kwagga Smith, Ivan van Zyl Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi and Travis Ismaiel will all get their first run out in the green and gold.

Akker van der Merwe, Thomas du Toit, Marvin Orie, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Embrose Papier as well as Robert du Preez are all set to earn their first caps off the bench.

Chiliboy Ralepelle makes his comeback as he starts at hooker whilst Elton Jantjies has been charged with controlling a backline that only boasts 53 test caps.

Springbok team to face Wales:

1. Ox Nche
2. Chilboy Ralepelle
3. Wilco Louw
4. Jason Jenkins
5. Pieter-Steph du Toit (C)
6. Kwagga Smith
7. Oupa Mahoje
8. Dan du Preez
9. Ivan van Zyl
10. Elton Jantjies
11. Makazole Mapimpi
12. Andre Esterhuizen
13. Jesse Kriel
14. Travis Ismaiel
15.  Curwin Bosch
16. Akker van der Merwe
17. Steven Kitshoff
18. Thomas du Toit
19. Marvin Orie
20. Sikhumbuzo Notshe
21. Embrose Papier
22. Robert du Preez
23. Warrick Gelant

Author: Steve

Stephen Pettitt is a young sports journalist and the Editor of Forever Sports. He has had articles published in several other organisations which include Fox Sports Asia. A life long Manchester United and South Africa sports fan, he has been in love with sport since his first kick of a ball and tries to be a part of any sport in any way he can! Follow the latest sports updates on Twitter @StevePettittZA