Vusi Moyo Headlines Four Springbok Debutants Against Wales

Flyhalf Vusi Moyo will make his Springbok debut this Saturday after Rassie Erasmus named the exciting playmaker in his starting XV for the Rugby Championship clash against Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.

Moyo is one of four players set to earn their first Springbok caps, alongside winger Jaco Williams, lock Ruben van Heerden, and prop Carlu Sadie, in a much-changed side as Erasmus continues to rotate his squad.

Erasmus Rewards Squad Depth

The Springbok coach said the selection reflects the commitment made to the wider squad at the beginning of the season.

“We told the players from the start of the season that if everything played out well, we would give everyone in the squad a chance to play in the competition, and we are excited to see what the uncapped players, as well as those who have not been in the mix for a while, bring to the team,” said Erasmus.

“This squad shows an exciting mix of youth and experience, and while we are under no illusions about the threat Wales poses, we are looking forward to seeing what these players can do.”

Springboks Starting XV

15. Aphelele Fassi
14. Jaco Williams
13. Jesse Kriel
12. Damian de Allende
11. Kurt-Lee Arendse
10. Vusi Moyo
9. Cobus Reinach

Forwards

8. Jasper Wiese
7. Pieter-Steph du Toit
6. Paul de Villiers
5. Ruben van Heerden
4. Cobus Wiese
3. Carlu Sadie
2. Malcolm Marx
1. Gerhard Steenekamp

Replacements

16. Andre-Hugo Venter
17. Jan-Hendrik Wessels
18. Wilco Louw
19. Ben-Jason Dixon
20. Marco van Staden
21. Herschel Jantjies
22. Manie Libbok
23. Damian Willemse

The match marks another opportunity for Erasmus to test the depth of his squad, with several experienced campaigners combining with exciting new talent as the Springboks continue their Rugby Championship campaign.