Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 18 Rugby World Cup winners in a strong South Africa 'A' team captained by Lukhanyo Am for their clash against the the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday. Uncapped Joseph Dweba (hooker) and Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg (lock) were also among the 25 named - including 10 replacements from which the final eight will be confirmed closer to kick off. The five players who started against Georgia are Willie le Roux (fullback), Pieter-Steph du Toit (flank), Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth (both locks) and Trevor Nyakane (prop) - all World Cup winners. The coach is set to make the final call on which players will serve as the replacements in the next two days. Nienaber has handed over the coaching reigns to Erasmus as he continues to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19.

Source: News 24 July 12, 2021 11:47 UTC