Springboks Make 12 Changes For England As Rassie Reverts Back To Traditional 5/3 Bench Split

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springboks make 12 changes for england as rassie reverts back to traditional 53 bench split

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made several changes to his team for Saturday's Test against England at Twickenham.

In all, there are 12 changes to the starting team that beat Scotland 32-15 at Murrayfield last Sunday.

Lock Eben Etzebeth, prop Ox Nche, and hooker Bongi Mbonambi are the only players who have retained their starting jerseys.

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Flanker Siya Kolisi is back in the starting XV and takes the captain's armband from Etzebeth, while tighthead prop Wilco Louw will also play his first Test since 2021.