Springboks Named to Face Ireland

Photo (sarugby.net)

Starting 

1. Tendai Mtawarira 
2. Adriaan Strauss (captain) 
3. Frans Malherbe 
4. Eben Etzebeth 
5. Pieter-Steph du Toit
6. Francois Louw 
7. Siya Kolisi
8. Duane Vermeulen 
9. Faf de Klerk 
10. Elton Jantjies 
11. Lwazi Mvovo
12. Damian De Allende 
13. Lionel Mapoe 
14. JP Pietersen 
15. Willie le Roux 

Replacements

1. Bongi Mbonambi
2. Trevor Nyakane 
3. Julian Redelinghuys 
4. Franco Mostert
5. Warren Whiteley 
6. Rudy Paige  
7. Morne Steyn
8. Ruan Combrinck 

A couple of changes as South Africa bulk up their side ahead of their game on Saturday. Lood De Jager is replaced by Pieter-Steph du Toit who was a good impact player off the bench last weekend, scoring a nice intercept try in the second half. 

Elton Jantijes comes in for the injured Patrick Lambie. Jantjies replaced Lambie early on in last weekends game and played well under the circumstances. His start will be vital for him to stake his claim on the 10 jersey. 

Photo (www.sarugbymagazine.co.za)

Player to Watch
Siya Kolisi, will have an influence this game. He was solid last weekend with a couple of good breaks and some hard defence. His game has yet to stand out above the rest but this weekend provides a good chance for him to prove himself and stand out in what will be an emotional game as the Springboks try to redeem last weekends poor performance.