RUGBY: Nienaber continues to show single-minded clarity with five changes for All Blacks backlash

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The Springboks will unleash No 8 Duane Vermeulen on the All Blacks for the Freedom Cup decider at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber continued to display the single-mindedness that has made this side successful by making five changes to a winning combination for the second Test against the All Blacks.

, drops to the bench. But the All Blacks can’t breathe a sigh of relief because striding into the starting line-up is Duane Vermeulen. “Duane has a massive presence on the field and there is no bigger game for him to make his comeback from injury than facing the All Blacks,” said Nienaber. Loose head prop Ox Nche also returns after sitting out the first Test with Trevor Nyakane dropping out of the 23 altogether in another familiar rotation by Nienaber. Again, Nche will have about 45 minutes to empty the tank before the bomb squad is unleashed.

“Frans’ work ethic is fantastic and although he is quiet off the field, he certainly makes his presence felt on the field.” Arendse has been suspended for four weeks, ruling him out of all but the final match of the Rugby Championship against Argentina. Bulls utility back Canaan Moodie was called up to the squad and is expected to tour Australia and Argentina.

 

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