Erasmus Picks Four Uncapped Players For Barbarians Clash

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named four uncapped players in his 23-player match-day squad for Saturdays match against the Barbarians in Cape Town.

Its the defending Rugby World Cup Champions opening match of the international season.

Tighthead prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye and flanker Vincent Tshituka have both been named in the starting lineup.

Hooker Marnus van der Merwe and another tighthead prop, Neethling Fouche, will feature alongside a few Rugby World Cup-winners and seasoned campaigners on the replacements bench.

Another notable inclusion in the starting team is Lood de Jager wholl partner Jean Kleyn at lock.