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

The sports media outlet Alofoke Deportes reports on the upcoming participation of South African scrum-half Cobus Reinach, who is about to reach his fiftieth appearance with the Springboks. This milestone will be celebrated in the match against Wales in Cardiff this Saturday. The Boks coach, Rassie Erasmus, has made nine changes to the team that faced Ireland in Dublin. This modification is largely due to the fact that the match is played outside the international calendar, which forces players to return to their clubs. Despite the changes, the world champion team does not present a second-rate lineup. Players like Siya Kolisi, Damian de Allende, and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will be part of the starting team.

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

Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus also highlighted Reinach’s patience and the seizing of opportunities.

He has 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, even though they have also lost several players due to commitments with their clubs. The coach added that both teams are in a similar situation regarding player availability, but Wales has a balanced team with experienced players and young players who will seek to stand out.

We hope they come out with everything and play it all for us. This is also the last match of the year for both teams, so there is no doubt that they will give their all to end their season in the best way and try to improve their world ranking with the RWC draw next week.

Rassie Erasmus

Springboks Lineup: 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.