Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a revamped side for their match against Georgia in Mbombela on Saturday, July 19, headlined by the return of captain Siya Kolisi and three debutants in the front row: Boan Venter, Marnus van der Merwe and Neethling Fouche.

The new trio joins a team featuring only five starters from last week’s win over Italy. Kolisi slots into a loose trio with Pieter-Steph du Toit and Cobus Wiese, while Eben Etzebeth partners Ruan Nortje in the engine room.

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Backline changes include Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly half and Edwill van der Merwe in a dynamic back three with Kurt-Lee Arendse and Aphelele Fassi.

Erasmus said the mix of youth and experience aims to build depth while preparing for the Rugby Championship.

“They’ve earned their chance, and we’re excited to see them perform.”

Kick-off is at 17:10. There are still tickets available at Ticketmaster for the clash at Mbombela Stadium.

Here’s the full team:
1. Boan Venter
2. Marnus van der Merwe
3. Neethling Fouche
4. Eben Etzebeth
5. Ruan Nortje
6. Siya Kolisi (captain)
7. Pieter-Steph du Toit
8. Cobus Wiese
9. Grant Williams
10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
11. Kurt-Lee Arendse
12. Damian de Allende
13. Canan Moodie
14. Edwill van der Merwe
15. Aphelele Fassi.

Replacements:
16. Bongi Mbonambi
17. Thomas du Toit
18. Vincent Koch
19. RG Snyman
20. Kwagga Smith
21. Faf de Klerk
22. Handré Pollard
23. Damian Willemse.