Aphelele Fassi will start at fullback for the Springboks' Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, after Willie le Roux was ruled out with a training niggle.
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi is ready to take on a new role in the team after being identified as a possible goal-kicking solution against Australia.
Springbok prop Ox Nche and fullback Aphelele Fassi are expecting a physical encounter against Australia in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez and fullback Aphelele Fassi are relishing the chance to unleash against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town on Saturday.
Springboks Damian de Allende and Aphelele Fassi have heaped praise on rising star Ethan Hoooker, who is part of the current 45-man squad.
Aphelele Fassi's resurgence in the Springbok setup is a story of perseverance, maturity, and the right kind of coaching influence.