South African rugby union player, World Cup winner
South Africa has named a partially revamped XV for the Nations Championship clash with Wales in Durban, with four uncapped players in the squad and captain Pieter-Steph du Toit leading the side. Erasmus cites squad depth and a plan to give everyone a chance, while Wales aim to respond after a mixed campaign.
Scotland has Finn Russell starting at fly-half in Loftus Versfeld against the Springboks as Townsend reshapes the pack to meet a physical, altitude-charged challenge. Scotland seeks a first win in South Africa since 2014 after a win over Argentina; the match tests ball retention, set-piece strength and mental resilience.