Embrose Papier may show class if unleashed for Springboks
Erasmus only made two enforced changes, which indicates how highly rated the Scots are
Embrose Papier will make his first Test start when the Springboks take on Scotland at Murrayfield this weekend after coach Rassie Erasmus awarded the youngster the No 9 jersey. Faf de Klerk’s unavailability due to club commitments allows the 21-year-old Papier to win his sixth cap. Lock RG Snyman is the only other change to the starting lineup from the side that beat France 29-26 in Paris last weekend. Snyman replaces Pieter-Steph du Toit in the second row‚ with the latter moving to flank due to Warren Whiteley falling out with a calf muscle injury. Lock Eben Etzebeth has not overcome a foot injury and was not considered. Duane Vermeulen returns to No8, while Du Toit is back to a position where he shone this year. Scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl and lock Lood de Jager return to the bench after both missing the France clash after featuring in the 12-11 loss to England two weeks ago. "Unfortunately Eben is still not fully fit and this gives RG Snyman another great opportunity to start against ...
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