Notshe right fit to step into Whiteley’s shoes
Springbok coach Erasmus believes Stormers eighthman plays similar type of game to injured former skipper
Port Elizabeth -Stormers No8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe has a golden chance to lay down a marker in Test rugby when he makes his run-on debut for the Springboks against Australia on Saturday. Notshe gets his opportunity because regular No8 Warren Whiteley has been ruled out of the crunch Rugby Championship clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium by a groin strain. The inclusion of Cheslin Kolbe on the right wing and Notshe in the pack are two of four changes to the Bok starting team that beat the All Blacks two weeks ago in Wellington. The elusive Kolbe made his Springbok debut in Brisbane three weeks ago and was sent on as an early replacement against the All Blacks the following week, scoring a try early in the second half. Jesse Kriel, who started at right wing in Wellington, moves back to outside centre. Kriel is set to partner strong-running André Esterhuizen in a revamped midfield as a result of the injuries to Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am. In the pack there is a rotation at loosehead...
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