Rugby Championship: South Africa make eight changes in second clash with Australia | News about Rugby Union
Sky Sports will once again bring you the Rugby Championship live this weekend with New Zealand v Argentina from (8.05am) before Australia face South Africa again (10.35am) ) in Round 4 of the matches on Saturday, September 3
Last Updated: 30/08/22 12:05 pm
Several injuries, plus suspensions, have resulted in eight changes being made to the South African team that lost to the Wallabies last week.
South Africa made eight changes to their team in their second clash with Australia after they were beaten 25-17 by the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship last weekend.
Due to a number of injuries, including Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Pieter-Steph du Toit being sidelined, Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber decided to switch Damian Willemse to half kick and put Jesse Kriel in center .
Willie le Roux came in to fill the full-back position, while Faf de Klerk was replaced by Jaden Hendrikse in the scrum-half, making his debut for Canan Moodie on the flank, adding changes to the backline.
The front row will also have a different look, Steven Kitshoff and hooker Malcolm Marx move into the starting line-up with Frans Malherbe as Jasper Wiese takes 8th place.
Nienaber admits his picks have been hampered by injury and is curious to see how his players will handle the opportunity and test what Australia has to offer.
15 Willie le Roux, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Damian Willemse, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Franco Mostert, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Steven Kitshoff
Subs: 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Trevor Nyakane, 19 Kwagga Smith, 20 Duane Vermeulen, 21 Cobus Re Spinach, 22 Frans Steyn, 23 Warrick Gelant
“We have chosen a team that we think is the best for this game because we have a number of injured players and are keeping an eye on how we want to play,” Nienaber said.
“Handre, Lukhanyo, Elton and Pieter-Steph are all injured in some places.
Please use Chrome browser for more accessible video player
Highlights of the Rugby Championship clash between Australia and South Africa at the Adelaide Oval
“With both halves injured, Damian was the natural choice at No. 10, where he’s helped us a lot. He’s also becoming a steady player in our team. with more than 20 caps.
“It will also be a great test for Canan, who was Vodacom Bulls standout player this season in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. He’s a very talented player who will enjoy. this chance.
“His best Cobus is world class and after seeing what he brings to us in training we think he’s close to that. With him, Warrick (Gelant) and Frans Steyn are on the bench, we can cover the defenders.”
Live Rugby Championship
September 3, 2022, 10:30 am
Live on 
Despite the force of change, the Springboks coach hopes his team will fix the loss to the Wallabies.
“We’ve been scrutinizing our performance against Australia last week, and the most disappointing aspect is we’re dominating in some areas of the game, but we’ve struggled to keep up. show that on the scoreboard,” he added.
“This week is the final for us to continue playing and we are expecting Australia to be just as desperate, but so are we.
“We’ve let ourselves down in the last two games and we’re determined to fix that this week and change our destiny in Australia. We’ll be as prepared as possible this week. to continue the title hunt.”
How to watch the 2022 Rugby Championship
Sports sky will once again give you live coverage with New Zealand vs Argentina from (8.05am) before Australia face South Africa again (10.35am) in Round 4 of the matches on Saturday, the day September 3.
