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Springboks Make 13 Changes for Australia Test in Perth
Erasmus kept only two starters from the win over New Zealand as South Africa prepares a new half-back pairing and hands Andre Esterhuizen the captaincy.
- On Tuesday, South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look Springbok team featuring 13 changes for Sunday's one-off Test against Australia at Perth Stadium.
- Erasmus rotated the squad to develop leadership, allowing veterans Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende to rest after heavy workloads and spend time with families.
- Centre Andre Esterhuizen becomes the 68th South African captain, while lock Eben Etzebeth extends his Springbok record to 147 Test caps.
- Flyhalf Handre Pollard returns from injury to partner scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies, while props Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Zachary Porthen join hooker Johan Grobbelaar in a new front row.
- Australia poses a "completely different threat" to New Zealand, Erasmus said, noting the Wallabies have won four of their last five matches.
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