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Rassie Erasmus said it would be “stupid” not to start Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu against the All Blacks after being asked whether he is throwing the Test rookie in the deep end at Ellis Park. Feinberg-Mngomezulu has retained the No 10 jersey and will face the All Blacks for the first time in his career in Johannesburg

Rassie Erasmus says Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks is Aphelele Fassi’s time to shine, after backing the fullback to start ahead of veteran Willie le Roux. Fassi has retained his place at fullback after helping the Springboks claim a bonus-point victory over the Wallabies in Perth two weeks ago. MORE: Boks to spring Eben

Aphelele Fassi has retained his place at fullback for the Springboks, while Jasper Wiese is set to make his first appearance of the season as Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Erasmus made nine changes to the team that defeated the Wallabies in Perth

Victor Matfield says the Springboks can expect an “ultimate test” of their all-round ability when the world champions and New Zealand renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday. The first of two Tests between the traditional rivals in the Rugby Championship will be played in Johannesburg, and at Cape Town Stadium a week later. Following