Malcolm Marx could slot in on the flank for the Springboks as Rassie Erasmus reveals his plans for No 8 Marco van Staden and a revamped front row on Sunday.
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus revealed that hooker Malcolm Marx could potentially play on the flank during Sunday's match against the Wallabies at Optus Stadium in Perth. Marx was named on the bench, while Marco van Staden starts at No. 8 alongside loose forwards Elrigh Louw and Paul de Villiers.
Erasmus highlighted the breakdown battle as critical, noting that Van Staden's main role focuses on scrummaging and breakdown disruption. Front-row starters include Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Zachary Porthen, and Johan Grobbelaar, with Erasmus emphasizing the importance of building squad depth and managing player workload during the campaign.
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