The Springboks have provided a clear indication of the 'bomb squad' bench configuration they are set to deploy against England.
The countdown has already begun to the Springboks’ semi-final against England, which will kick off at 21:00 on Saturday. The winner of this match will face New Zealand or Argentina, who play on Friday night.It’s clear that the Springboks will be looking to mix up their selections for the battle against England, which they expect to be dramatically different to what the freestyling French offered this past weekend.
“It’s tough to weigh up the seven-one split with Manie and Handre being ready now,” Erasmus. “Giving Handre and Faf a start is very tempting, but in having Willie in the 23 may push a guy like Damian out and he’s the guy who covers 10, 12, and 15 for us.
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