Springboks: Nine changes for final match vs Wales; Reinach for his 50th cap

Cobus Reinach Reaches 50 Appearances with the Springboks

South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach is about to celebrate his 50th match with the Springboks. This will occur in the match against Wales in Cardiff this Saturday. The team presents important changes compared to last week’s match. The Boks coach, Rassie Erasmus, has made nine changes to the team that beat Ireland in Dublin. This decision is largely due to the fact that the match is played outside the international window, which forces players to return to their clubs. Despite the changes, the world champion does not have a team of substitutes. Players like Siya Kolisi, Damian de Allende, and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are part of the starting team.

Cobus is a true team player and has been a standout player for us this season and over the years, so we are delighted to see him achieve this milestone.

Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus also added:

He patiently waited for his opportunities and seized each one with both hands, so seeing him achieve this at 35 makes it an even more remarkable feat.

Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus anticipates a considerable challenge from Wales, despite the fact that they have also lost several players due to commitments with their clubs. He commented that both teams are in a similar situation regarding the availability of players, but Wales has a balanced team, with experienced players and young players who will seek to stand out. In addition, Erasmus added that they expect Wales to come out strong and give it their all. This is the last match of the year for both teams, so there is no doubt that they will give it their all to end the season on a high note and try to improve their world ranking, with the World Cup draw taking place next week.Springboks: Damian Willemse, Ethan Hooker, Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Canan Moodie, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Morne van den Berg, Jasper Wiese, Franco Mostert, Siya Kolisi, Ruan Nortje, Jean Kleyn, Wilco Louw, Johan Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp.Substitutes: Bongi Mbonambi, Zachary Porthen, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Eben Etzebeth, Marco van Staden, Ben-Jason Dixon, Kwagga Smith, Cobus Reinach.